Past Events
Secrets for Wizards in Training
As part of the annual SPELLBINDERS Festival of Magic, Emmy nominated performer and 2017 Comedy Magician of the Year, Larry Wilson, will astound museum visitors with his science-meets-magic presentation: Secrets for Wizards In Training. Wizards of all ages will learn mind-bending magic and the science that makes it possible.
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10th Annual Halloween Trick or Treat
Head to The Discovery for a hauntingly good time at the 10th annual Halloween Trick or Treat. Visit the museum in costume and trick-or-treat from gallery to gallery. There’ll be spooky decorations and delicious treats for all of the friendly or scary ghosts, ghouls and goblins who dare to attend. Advance tickets are required! A note about costumes: For the safety of all visitors, costumes with weapons of any kind are not allowed. Masks Required! Masks are required for all Trick…
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DIY Photo Frames
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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Paint on Clear Canvas
Back by popular demand, paint or draw on the Clear Canvas in Da Vinci’s Corner and then watch as the canvas is washed clean to prepare for the next amazing works of art.
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Chemistry of the Cocktail
For the health and safety of attendees, staff, and volunteers, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and a valid photo ID are required to attend this year’s Chemistry of the Cocktail event. Learn more… Parlez-vous mixology? Get ready to mix up some fun at Chemistry of the Cocktail — The Discovery’s premier annual fundraising event. Stroll Parisian street scenes while you sample French-inspired cocktails, enjoy a delicious menu created by the experts at Blend Catering, and take part in hands-on cocktail…
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Gratitude Pop-up Cards
Show someone you appreciate the nice things they do for you with a handmade pop-up card you create in The Shop. Using a variety of materials and paper engineering skills, you’ll create a card that animates when it is opened by the recipient. 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…
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Paint on Clear Canvas
Back by popular demand, paint or draw on the Clear Canvas in Da Vinci’s Corner and then watch as the canvas is washed clean to prepare for the next amazing works of art.
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Paint on Clear Canvas
Back by popular demand, paint or draw on the Clear Canvas in Da Vinci’s Corner and then watch as the canvas is washed clean to prepare for the next amazing works of art.
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Spellbinders Festival Magic Show
Join us and marvel at the talents of world champion magicians making a special one-time appearance here at The Discovery! Michael Trixx will perform his incredible combination of magic and rock n’ roll at 12:00 and 2:00pm. At 1:00pm, Dana Daniels will perform his unique comedic magic. Both shows are appropriate for all ages and are included with museum admission. Spellbinders, the International Festival of Magic, comes to Reno, November 18-21, 2021 with unbelievable, mind-boggling feats of prestidigitation taking place all over…
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Museum Store Holiday Sale
Skip the Black Friday madness and make plans to shop the Museum Store holiday sale at The Discovery where you’ll find Reno’s best selection of the smartest toys, games, gadgets, apparel, puzzles, science kits, and more!
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Paint on Clear Canvas
Back by popular demand, paint or draw on the Clear Canvas in Da Vinci’s Corner and then watch as the canvas is washed clean to prepare for the next amazing works of art.
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Giving Tuesday 2021
Our community’s investment in The Discovery has brought us to where we are today. With your continued support, The Discovery will remain a valued community asset for generations to come. This Giving Tuesday we hope you’ll take the opportunity to show your support for The Discovery. Your gift provides the financial support the museum needs to create new, engaging hands-on experiences and host world-class science exhibitions for people of all ages and interests. The Discovery is a locally founded, 501(c)3 nonprofit…
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Paint on Clear Canvas
Back by popular demand, paint or draw on the Clear Canvas in Da Vinci’s Corner and then watch as the canvas is washed clean to prepare for the next amazing works of art.
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DIY Holiday Garland
Visit The Shop to create your own version of a festive holiday decoration. Using yarn, ribbon and a variety of other festive materials, you can create garland to share the holiday spirit. 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.
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Paint on Clear Canvas
Back by popular demand, paint or draw on the Clear Canvas in Da Vinci’s Corner and then watch as the canvas is washed clean to prepare for the next amazing works of art.
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Science Distilled: Life in Miracle Country
Science and storytelling in the Great Basin The Great Basin and Eastern Sierra Nevada have inspired countless writers, artists, poets, musicians, and scientists who strive to understand the place we call home. This Science Distilled event, in collaboration with Nevada Humanities, welcomes Kendra Atleework, author of the acclaimed book and 2021 Nevada Reads selection, Miracle Country: A Memoir of a Family and a Landscape, in conversation with two Desert Research Institute scientists who have dedicated their careers to the study…
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Paint on Clear Canvas
Back by popular demand, paint or draw on the Clear Canvas in Da Vinci’s Corner and then watch as the canvas is washed clean to prepare for the next amazing works of art.
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DIY Holiday Garland
Visit The Shop to create your own version of a festive holiday decoration. Using yarn, ribbon and a variety of other festive materials, you can create garland to share the holiday spirit. 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.
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DIY Holiday Garland
Visit The Shop to create your own version of a festive holiday decoration. Using yarn, ribbon and a variety of other festive materials, you can create garland to share the holiday spirit. 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.
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Paint on Clear Canvas
Back by popular demand, paint or draw on the Clear Canvas in Da Vinci’s Corner and then watch as the canvas is washed clean to prepare for the next amazing works of art.
Find out more »
Paint on Clear Canvas
Back by popular demand, paint or draw on the Clear Canvas in Da Vinci’s Corner and then watch as the canvas is washed clean to prepare for the next amazing works of art.
Find out more »
DIY Holiday Garland
Visit The Shop to create your own version of a festive holiday decoration. Using yarn, ribbon and a variety of other festive materials, you can create garland to share the holiday spirit. 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.
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James Webb Space Telescope Launch
In celebration of the upcoming James Webb Space Telescope launch, The Discovery will explore the wonders of the universe with a variety of special hands-on activities from 12:00 to 4:00pm. And while you’re here, be sure to explore the Sun, Earth Universe exhibition in The Discovery’s Under the Stars gallery. The James Webb Space Telescope is set to launch on December 18, 2021, and will be looking farther into the cosmos than ever before. Scientists at NASA will use the…
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Open Build in The Shop
In The Shop, hands-on gets serious. During Open Build, take your pick from a variety of materials and use real tools to design and build nearly anything you can imagine. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! To maintain safety and physical distancing, capacity in The Shop will be limited to 14 visitors per half hour session. Visitors must sign up for a 30-minute session once they arrive at the museum. Sign ups are on a first come,…
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