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Do-it-Yourself Boogie ‘Bots
Reno, NV 89501 United States
We often think of robots as designed to do menial, repetitive tasks. This activity in The Shop will challenge you to design and build a robot that takes on a much more creative task… dancing! Using a variety of materials and a small electric motor, you can build a robot that really boogies. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used…
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 »Do-it-Yourself Boogie ‘Bots
Reno, NV 89501 United States
We often think of robots as designed to do menial, repetitive tasks. This activity in The Shop will challenge you to design and build a robot that takes on a much more creative task… dancing! Using a variety of materials and a small electric motor, you can build a robot that really boogies. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used…
Find out more »Modeling Clay Creations
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Modeling clay is a great way to start a project. It’s easily malleable consistency makes it easy to use (and reuse) for creating a prototype for nearly any project. Visit The Shop to try your hand at using modeling clay to design nearly anything you can imagine. 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…
Find out more »2024 Astro-Poetry Contest Reading & Awards
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join Tahoe Star Tours and Reno Poet Laureate James Ziegler for the reading and awards presentation for this year’s winners of the Astro-Poetry Contest. Awards will be presented to the winners in three divisions: kindergarten – 2nd grade, 3rd – 6th grades, and 7th – 12th grades. The first place winner in each category will receive a Celestron telescope. For more information about the Astro-Poetry Contest, please e-mail tony@tahoestartours.com.
Find out more »Social Science: Goes Mental (Health)
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Tickets for this event are sold out. No tickets available at the door. Free your mind by learning how it works. Explore psychedelic therapy, hold a human brain in your hands, feel a rush of endorphins, manifest your worries in a doll, experience the Mental Health: Mind Matters exhibition, and more. It’s gonna be a trip! Labs, lectures and experiences at this Social Science will include: Brains! Take the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hold a human brain in your hands and discuss…
Find out more »Modeling Clay Creations
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Modeling clay is a great way to start a project. It’s easily malleable consistency makes it easy to use (and reuse) for creating a prototype for nearly any project. Visit The Shop to try your hand at using modeling clay to design nearly anything you can imagine. 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…
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 »Do-it-Yourself Boogie ‘Bots
Reno, NV 89501 United States
We often think of robots as designed to do menial, repetitive tasks. This activity in The Shop will challenge you to design and build a robot that takes on a much more creative task… dancing! Using a variety of materials and a small electric motor, you can build a robot that really boogies. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used…
Find out more »Build Your Own Pull Toy
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create a classic wooden pull toy. Choose from a variety of materials and go to work with your choice of woodworking tools to create a toy that will fondly follow you wherever you go! 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 »Science Circus with Rhys Thomas
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Come one, come all! The incomparable Rhys Thomas and his Science Circus is coming to The Discovery for one weekend only. Rhys’ fun-filled performances teach Newtonian physics using a rare blend of science, comedy and circus arts. Attendees will learn surprising things about gravity, gyroscopic stability, centripetal force, center of balance, and inertia. Rhys adds the force of levity to his performances which is what Science Circus is all about! Advance Tickets Required Seating is limited. Please use the buttons…
Find out more »Build Your Own Pull Toy
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create a classic wooden pull toy. Choose from a variety of materials and go to work with your choice of woodworking tools to create a toy that will fondly follow you wherever you go! 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 »Science Circus with Rhys Thomas
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Come one, come all! The incomparable Rhys Thomas and his Science Circus is coming to The Discovery for one weekend only. Rhys’ fun-filled performances teach Newtonian physics using a rare blend of science, comedy and circus arts. Attendees will learn surprising things about gravity, gyroscopic stability, centripetal force, center of balance, and inertia. Rhys adds the force of levity to his performances which is what Science Circus is all about! Advance Tickets Required Seating is limited. Please use the buttons…
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 »Intergalactic LED Postcards
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Following your travels through The Discovery’s space-themed exhibitions, design and construct a postcard to send to friends and family. And don’t forget to add a battery and an LED for additional intergalactic flair! 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 »$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 »TMCC Day at The Discovery
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until May 25, 2024
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Saturday in May is TMCC Day at The Discovery! Students, faculty and staff with a TMCC ID, and members of their household, get FREE museum admission all day. For additional information, please contact the Counseling Center at 775-672-7060 or counseling@tmcc.edu. Funding for free admission provided by TMCC.
Find out more »May The 4th Be With You
Reno, NV 89501 United States
The Force is strong with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day at The Discovery when you explore a variety of activities inspired by the famed movie franchise. As the ageless and wise Yoda once said, “Do. Or do not. There is no try.” Design a Zen Garden Visit Art Alcove to practice the principles of simplicity, balance and tranquility when you try your hand at the meditative art of Zen gardening. Build a Lightsaber Win the battle against the dark side…
Find out more »May The 4th Be With You
Reno, NV 89501 United States
The Force is strong with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day at The Discovery when you explore a variety of activities inspired by the famed movie franchise. As the ageless and wise Yoda once said, “Do. Or do not. There is no try.” Design a Zen Garden Visit Art Alcove to practice the principles of simplicity, balance and tranquility when you try your hand at the meditative art of Zen gardening. Build a Lightsaber Win the battle against the dark side…
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 »Science Distilled: The Story of Extremes
Reno, NV 89512
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation delving into the realm of extremes. We’ll explore the impacts and dynamics of extreme heat, flash flooding, atmospheric rivers, and even delve into the complexities of extreme human behavior. Through an analytical lens, we’ll decipher the mechanisms driving these phenomena and their far-reaching consequences on our environment and society. Discover the science behind these extreme occurrences and gain a deeper understanding of how they shape our world. Location: Desert Research Institute, Elizabeth West Stout…
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