Past Events
DIY Bubble Wands
Get ready for one of the joys of summer when you create your own bubble wand in The Shop. Using wire and a variety of decorative materials, you can create and personalize a bubble wand to use to send soap bubbles lofting into the breeze! 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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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
We are excited to welcome you back to the museum and want to make you aware of the changes you can expect when you visit. Advance tickets for members and nonmembers are encouraged but not required. In accordance with Washoe County guidelines, museum capacity is limited to allow for social distancing. Per current CDC guidance, face coverings are not required for fully vaccinated visitors. The CDC continues to strongly recommend the use of face coverings for those who have yet to…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
We are excited to welcome you back to the museum and want to make you aware of the changes you can expect when you visit. Advance tickets for members and nonmembers are encouraged but not required. In accordance with Washoe County guidelines, museum capacity is limited to allow for social distancing. Per current CDC guidance, face coverings are not required for fully vaccinated visitors. The CDC continues to strongly recommend the use of face coverings for those who have yet to…
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Small Wonder Wednesday
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for families with children 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. Supported in part by:
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
We are excited to welcome you back to the museum and want to make you aware of the changes you can expect when you visit. Advance tickets for members and nonmembers are encouraged but not required. In accordance with Washoe County guidelines, museum capacity is limited to allow for social distancing. Per current CDC guidance, face coverings are not required for fully vaccinated visitors. The CDC continues to strongly recommend the use of face coverings for those who have yet to…
Find out more »
Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
We are excited to welcome you back to the museum and want to make you aware of the changes you can expect when you visit. Advance tickets for members and nonmembers are encouraged but not required. In accordance with Washoe County guidelines, museum capacity is limited to allow for social distancing. Per current CDC guidance, face coverings are not required for fully vaccinated visitors. The CDC continues to strongly recommend the use of face coverings for those who have yet to…
Find out more »
Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
We are excited to welcome you back to the museum and want to make you aware of the changes you can expect when you visit. Advance tickets for members and nonmembers are encouraged but not required. In accordance with Washoe County guidelines, museum capacity is limited to allow for social distancing. Per current CDC guidance, face coverings are not required for fully vaccinated visitors. The CDC continues to strongly recommend the use of face coverings for those who have yet to…
Find out more »
Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
We are excited to welcome you back to the museum and want to make you aware of the changes you can expect when you visit. Advance tickets for members and nonmembers are encouraged but not required. In accordance with Washoe County guidelines, museum capacity is limited to allow for social distancing. Per current CDC guidance, face coverings are not required for fully vaccinated visitors. The CDC continues to strongly recommend the use of face coverings for those who have yet to…
Find out more »
DIY Bubble Wands
Get ready for one of the joys of summer when you create your own bubble wand in The Shop. Using wire and a variety of decorative materials, you can create and personalize a bubble wand to use to send soap bubbles lofting into the breeze! 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 »
Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
We are excited to welcome you back to the museum and want to make you aware of the changes you can expect when you visit. Advance tickets for members and nonmembers are encouraged but not required. In accordance with Washoe County guidelines, museum capacity is limited to allow for social distancing. Per current CDC guidance, face coverings are not required for fully vaccinated visitors. The CDC continues to strongly recommend the use of face coverings for those who have yet to…
Find out more »
DIY Bubble Wands
Get ready for one of the joys of summer when you create your own bubble wand in The Shop. Using wire and a variety of decorative materials, you can create and personalize a bubble wand to use to send soap bubbles lofting into the breeze! 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 »
Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
We are excited to welcome you back to the museum and want to make you aware of the changes you can expect when you visit. Advance tickets for members and nonmembers are encouraged but not required. In accordance with Washoe County guidelines, museum capacity is limited to allow for social distancing. Per current CDC guidance, face coverings are not required for fully vaccinated visitors. The CDC continues to strongly recommend the use of face coverings for those who have yet to…
Find out more »
Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
We are excited to welcome you back to the museum and want to make you aware of the changes you can expect when you visit. Advance tickets for members and nonmembers are encouraged but not required. In accordance with Washoe County guidelines, museum capacity is limited to allow for social distancing. Per current CDC guidance, face coverings are not required for fully vaccinated visitors. The CDC continues to strongly recommend the use of face coverings for those who have yet to…
Find out more »
Small Wonder Wednesday
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for families with children 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. Supported in part by:
Find out more »
Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
We are excited to welcome you back to the museum and want to make you aware of the changes you can expect when you visit. Advance tickets for members and nonmembers are encouraged but not required. In accordance with Washoe County guidelines, museum capacity is limited to allow for social distancing. Per current CDC guidance, face coverings are not required for fully vaccinated visitors. The CDC continues to strongly recommend the use of face coverings for those who have yet to…
Find out more »
DIY Bubble Wands
Get ready for one of the joys of summer when you create your own bubble wand in The Shop. Using wire and a variety of decorative materials, you can create and personalize a bubble wand to use to send soap bubbles lofting into the breeze! 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 »
4th of July: Museum Open
The Discovery will be open 12:00 to 5:00pm on Independence Day, Sunday, July 4, 2021. To see what’s happening at the museum check out the complete calendar of events!
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DIY Bubble Wands
Get ready for one of the joys of summer when you create your own bubble wand in The Shop. Using wire and a variety of decorative materials, you can create and personalize a bubble wand to use to send soap bubbles lofting into the breeze! 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
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for families with children 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. Supported in part by:
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$5 Admission After 4pm
Every Wednesday starting at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per visitor! And best of all, The Discovery stays open until 8:00pm! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
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DIY Marble Run
Visit The Shop to build a midway classic. Using available tools and materials, you can build a classic marble run game to challenge yourself or your family and friends! 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 Marble Run
Visit The Shop to build a midway classic. Using available tools and materials, you can build a classic marble run game to challenge yourself or your family and friends! 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 »
DIY Marble Run
Visit The Shop to build a midway classic. Using available tools and materials, you can build a classic marble run game to challenge yourself or your family and friends! 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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Build a Boat
Visit The Shop to design and build your own version of a nautical vessel. Using a selection of buoyant materials and a variety of tools, you can create a boat and then test its seaworthiness on the waters of The Discovery’s Truckee Connects exhibit. 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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