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Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
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. Presented with support from:
Find out more »$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until January 1, 2025
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission 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 »LEGO® Robot Rumble
One event on February 17, 2024 at 10:00 am
One event on February 24, 2024 at 10:00 am
One event on March 2, 2024 at 10:00 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Register for a LEGO® Robot Rumble session and you’ll learn how to build and code the ultimate autonomous, fighting robot using using LEGO® Mindstorms. Then, test your bot’s capabilities when you pit it against your fellow participants in a head-to-head battle. Your objective? Push your competitor’s bot out of the ring to declare victory!
Find out more »Do-it-Yourself Fidget & Sensory Toys
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to use available tools and materials to create your own version of the popular fidget spinner or sensory toy. Using a range of materials, you can build something sleek and simple or intricate and elaborate. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! 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…
Find out more »Do-it-Yourself Fidget & Sensory Toys
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to use available tools and materials to create your own version of the popular fidget spinner or sensory toy. Using a range of materials, you can build something sleek and simple or intricate and elaborate. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! 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…
Find out more »Special Hours: Open Monday
Reno, NV 89501 United States
On Monday, February 26, 2024, Washoe County School District students will be out of school during WCSD’s teacher professional development day. Make plans to visit The Discovery and be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening here at the museum.
Find out more »Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
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. Presented with support from:
Find out more »$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until January 1, 2025
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission 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 »Do-it-Yourself String Art
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create a unique work of art. Using hammers, nails, and a colorful selection of yarn and string, you can create a unique piece of geometric decor. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! 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 »Do-it-Yourself String Art
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create a unique work of art. Using hammers, nails, and a colorful selection of yarn and string, you can create a unique piece of geometric decor. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! 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 »Do-it-Yourself String Art
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create a unique work of art. Using hammers, nails, and a colorful selection of yarn and string, you can create a unique piece of geometric decor. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! 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 »Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
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. Presented with support from:
Find out more »$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission 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 »3D Printing
Reno, NV 89501 United States
3D printing technology is changing the fields of design and manufacturing at a rapid rate. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to witness the layer-by-layer creation of various objects, learn about the materials and technologies involved, and understand the applications and implications of 3D printing across industries like healthcare, engineering, and art.
Find out more »Who Wears the Pants?
One event on March 9, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on March 10, 2024 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to take part in this acknowledgement of Women’s History Month where visitors can design, assemble, and sew their own miniature pair of pants! Using a variety of fabrics and decorations, you can assemble your pants using fabric glue or a sewing machine. This activity celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Attorney General’s declaration that it was acceptable for women to wear pants in public in the United States! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials…
Find out more »LEGO® Robot Rumble
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Register for a LEGO® Robot Rumble session and you’ll learn how to build and code the ultimate autonomous, fighting robot using using LEGO® Mindstorms. Then, test your bot’s capabilities when you pit it against your fellow participants in a head-to-head battle. Your objective? Push your competitor’s bot out of the ring to declare victory!
Find out more »3D Printing
Reno, NV 89501 United States
3D printing technology is changing the fields of design and manufacturing at a rapid rate. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to witness the layer-by-layer creation of various objects, learn about the materials and technologies involved, and understand the applications and implications of 3D printing across industries like healthcare, engineering, and art.
Find out more »Who Wears the Pants?
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to take part in this acknowledgement of Women’s History Month where visitors can design, assemble, and sew their own miniature pair of pants! Using a variety of fabrics and decorations, you can assemble your pants using fabric glue or a sewing machine. This activity celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Attorney General’s declaration that it was acceptable for women to wear pants in public in the United States! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials…
Find out more »3D Printing
Reno, NV 89501 United States
3D printing technology is changing the fields of design and manufacturing at a rapid rate. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to witness the layer-by-layer creation of various objects, learn about the materials and technologies involved, and understand the applications and implications of 3D printing across industries like healthcare, engineering, and art.
Find out more »Who Wears the Pants?
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to take part in this acknowledgement of Women’s History Month where visitors can design, assemble, and sew their own miniature pair of pants! Using a variety of fabrics and decorations, you can assemble your pants using fabric glue or a sewing machine. This activity celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Attorney General’s declaration that it was acceptable for women to wear pants in public in the United States! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials…
Find out more »Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
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. Presented with support from:
Find out more »$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission 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 »Open Build: Cardboard
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.
Find out more »3D Printing
Reno, NV 89501 United States
3D printing technology is changing the fields of design and manufacturing at a rapid rate. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to witness the layer-by-layer creation of various objects, learn about the materials and technologies involved, and understand the applications and implications of 3D printing across industries like healthcare, engineering, and art.
Find out more »