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Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 28, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am.
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$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 28, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Starting at 4:00pm every Wednesday, admission to The Discovery is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
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Cardboard Monster Jaws
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Combine art with engineering in this design challenge in The Shop. Using cardboard and fasteners, you can create a set of “monster” jaws that chew when you activate them with your hands. Experiment with a variety of parameters during your build to see what makes the strongest set of jaws! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in…
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DIY Photo Frames
One event on February 1, 2023 at 4:00 pm
One event on February 4, 2023 at 9:30 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Develop or refine your carpentry skills when you build a custom photo frame in The Shop. Using a variety of tools and materials, you’ll create a frame perfect for your favorite photograph. Keep it for yourself or give it as a holiday gift! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Fall String Art
An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Sunday, repeating until September 18, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create the perfect decoration for fall. Using hammers and nails, you can create a autumn-inspired shape to trace with festive fall yarn. Best of all, what you make is yours to take home! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 28, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am.
Find out more »![The Discovery, Reno, NV](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BuildingFront-580x400-1.jpg)
$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 28, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Starting at 4:00pm every Wednesday, admission to The Discovery is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
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Balloon-powered Cars
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Turn a pile of trash into a toy car—and watch it go! In this activity you’ll learn some physics concepts and use recycled materials to build a toy car that is propelled by a balloon. You can even find a friend, build two cars and race them against each other. Whose car will go the fastest? Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use…
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Members-only Preview: Survival of the Slowest
Reno, NV 89501 United States
The Discovery invites you to an exclusive, members-only opportunity to see Survival of the Slowest, the exciting new featured exhibition that explores the often-overlooked species that have used their disadvantages to help them survive—and even thrive—in a world where large, strong, and fast animals are often at the top of the food chain. This world-class exhibition will allow visitors to get up close and personal with more than 15 live animals including a two-toed sloth, red-footed tortoise, green iguana, four-toed hedgehog, bearded…
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Survival of the Slowest Exhibition Opening
Reno, NV 89501 United States
The Discovery invites you to Survival of the Slowest, the exciting new featured exhibition that explores the often-overlooked species that have used their disadvantages to help them survive—and even thrive—in a world where large, strong, and fast animals are often at the top of the food chain. This world-class exhibition will allow visitors to get up close and personal with more than 15 live animals including a two-toed sloth, red-footed tortoise, green iguana, four-toed hedgehog, bearded dragon, ball python, and more! Visitors…
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Survival of the Slowest Exhibition Opening
Reno, NV 89501 United States
The Discovery invites you to Survival of the Slowest, the exciting new featured exhibition that explores the often-overlooked species that have used their disadvantages to help them survive—and even thrive—in a world where large, strong, and fast animals are often at the top of the food chain. This world-class exhibition will allow visitors to get up close and personal with more than 15 live animals including a two-toed sloth, red-footed tortoise, green iguana, four-toed hedgehog, bearded dragon, ball python, and more! Visitors…
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Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 28, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am.
Find out more »![The Discovery, Reno, NV](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BuildingFront-580x400-1.jpg)
$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 28, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Starting at 4:00pm every Wednesday, admission to The Discovery is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
Find out more »![Cardboard Monster Jaws](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Cardboard_Montster_Jaws-580x400-1.jpg)
Cardboard Monster Jaws
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Combine art with engineering in this design challenge in The Shop. Using cardboard and fasteners, you can create a set of “monster” jaws that chew when you activate them with your hands. Experiment with a variety of parameters during your build to see what makes the strongest set of jaws! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in…
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Daily Feedings & Presentations
An event every week that begins at 2:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 30, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
What does a sloth eat? What does a snake’s skin feel like? Find answers to these questions and more during live animal feedings and presentations—part of Survival of the Slowest, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. Join animal care experts to get up close and personal with some of the animals in the exhibition and see them enjoy their favorite meals and snacks. See the schedules below for each day’s feedings and presentations.
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Daily Feedings & Presentations
An event every week that begins at 2:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 30, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
What does a sloth eat? What does a snake’s skin feel like? Find answers to these questions and more during live animal feedings and presentations—part of Survival of the Slowest, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. Join animal care experts to get up close and personal with some of the animals in the exhibition and see them enjoy their favorite meals and snacks. See the schedules below for each day’s feedings and presentations.
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Open Build: Cardboard
One event on November 20, 2022 at 11:30 am
One event on January 15, 2023 at 11:30 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools to build nearly anything you can imagine out of cardboard. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Special Hours: Open Monday
Reno, NV 89501 United States
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Monday, October 3, 2022 for Washoe County School District’s fall break, October 1-8, 2022. Be sure to check out the museum’s calendar of events to find out everything that’s happening at the museum during fall break..
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Daily Feedings & Presentations
An event every week that begins at 2:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 30, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
What does a sloth eat? What does a snake’s skin feel like? Find answers to these questions and more during live animal feedings and presentations—part of Survival of the Slowest, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. Join animal care experts to get up close and personal with some of the animals in the exhibition and see them enjoy their favorite meals and snacks. See the schedules below for each day’s feedings and presentations.
Find out more »![Animal feedings and presentations](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Animal_Feedings_and_Presentations-580x400-1.jpg)
Daily Feedings & Presentations
An event every week that begins at 2:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 30, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
What does a sloth eat? What does a snake’s skin feel like? Find answers to these questions and more during live animal feedings and presentations—part of Survival of the Slowest, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. Join animal care experts to get up close and personal with some of the animals in the exhibition and see them enjoy their favorite meals and snacks. See the schedules below for each day’s feedings and presentations.
Find out more »![Small Wonder Wednesday at The Discovery in Reno, NV](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Small_Wonder_Wednesday_2022-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 28, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am.
Find out more »![The Discovery, Reno, NV](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BuildingFront-580x400-1.jpg)
$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 28, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Starting at 4:00pm every Wednesday, admission to The Discovery is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
Find out more »![Cardboard Halloween Town](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Cardboard_Halloween_Town-580x400-1.jpg)
Cardboard Halloween Town
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until October 26, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Work with fellow museum visitors in The Shop to create a spooky cardboard Halloween-themed town. Build homes, skyscrapers, churches, parks, stores—whatever you can imagine. This is an ongoing collaborative project that will grow and change throughout the month of October. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![Animal feedings and presentations](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Animal_Feedings_and_Presentations-580x400-1.jpg)
Daily Feedings & Presentations
An event every week that begins at 2:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 30, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
What does a sloth eat? What does a snake’s skin feel like? Find answers to these questions and more during live animal feedings and presentations—part of Survival of the Slowest, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. Join animal care experts to get up close and personal with some of the animals in the exhibition and see them enjoy their favorite meals and snacks. See the schedules below for each day’s feedings and presentations.
Find out more »