
Calendar of Events
Past Events

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 as we reopen. All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online. In accordance with State of Nevada guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 100 visitors at any given time. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to wear face covering at all times while in the museum. Museum staff…
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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 as we reopen. All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online. In accordance with State of Nevada guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 100 visitors at any given time. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to wear face covering at all times while in the museum. Museum staff…
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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 as we reopen. All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online. In accordance with State of Nevada guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 100 visitors at any given time. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to wear face covering at all times while in the museum. Museum staff…
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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 as we reopen. All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online. In accordance with State of Nevada guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 100 visitors at any given time. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to wear face covering at all times while in the museum. Museum staff…
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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 as we reopen. All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online. In accordance with Washoe County guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 150 visitors at any given time. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to wear face covering at all times while in the museum. Museum staff will…
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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 as we reopen. All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online. In accordance with Washoe County guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 150 visitors at any given time. Per current CDC guidance, and for the safety of visitors and staff, masks are recommended for all unvaccinated (COVID-19) visitors…
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Back-to-School Immunization Clinic
Join us for a back-to-school immunization clinic and make sure your child is protected. Vaccines will be offered at low or no-cost for children ages 11-13 who qualify. Vaccines will be administered by Washoe County Health District and Safeway on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. Visit booking.appointy.com/immunizenevada to make your reservation.* You can also schedule an appointment by calling Immunize Nevada at 775-624-7117. All children who get a shot and one adult per family will be given…
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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 as we reopen. All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online. In accordance with Washoe County guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 150 visitors at any given time. Per current CDC guidance, and for the safety of visitors and staff, masks are recommended for all unvaccinated (COVID-19) visitors…
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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 as we reopen. All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online. In accordance with current 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…
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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 as we reopen. All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online. In accordance with current 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…
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 as we reopen. All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online. In accordance with current 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…
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 as we reopen. All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online. 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…
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College Savings Day
Celebrate 529 College Savings Day with FREE museum admission! The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office invites you and your family to The Discovery on Saturday, May 29, 2021 to inspire children to envision their educational future and learn about the variety of state-sponsored 529 college savings programs available. Visitors age 17 and under enjoy FREE museum admission all day! Adult admission is $13 per person. Advance tickets required.
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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 as we reopen. All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online. 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…
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 as we reopen. All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online. In accordance with Washoe County guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 150 visitors at any given time. Per current CDC guidance, and for the safety of visitors and staff, masks are recommended for all unvaccinated (COVID-19) visitors…
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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 as we reopen. All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online. In accordance with Washoe County guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 150 visitors at any given time. Per current CDC guidance, and for the safety of visitors and staff, masks are recommended for all unvaccinated (COVID-19) visitors…
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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 as we reopen. All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online. In accordance with Washoe County guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 150 visitors at any given time. Per current CDC guidance, and for the safety of visitors and staff, masks are recommended for all unvaccinated (COVID-19) visitors…
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2021 Scratch Code Challenge Awards Presentation
Join us as we honor the participants and announce the winners of The Discovery’s 2021 Scratch Code Challenge. All Scratch Code Challenge entrants and their families are invited to attend. To make sure we know you’re planning to attend, please RSVP using the form below.
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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 as we reopen. All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online. In accordance with Washoe County guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 150 visitors at any given time. Per current CDC guidance, and for the safety of visitors and staff, masks are recommended for all unvaccinated (COVID-19) visitors…
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 as we reopen. All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online. In accordance with Washoe County guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 150 visitors at any given time. Per current CDC guidance, and for the safety of visitors and staff, masks are recommended for all unvaccinated (COVID-19) visitors…
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Science Distilled: Advances in cancer research
When it comes to cancer research, there is power in numbers. With over 100 types of cancers, we need strong partnerships between scientists and patients – and community-based approaches – to develop personalized cancer therapies. Through large studies on genetics and cancer, clinical trials for new treatments, and patient donation of tissues for the purposes of science, researchers around the globe are making advances in cancer research that are bringing peace of mind to patients through science. Our community is…
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Member Appreciation Night
As we prepare to return the museum to normal operating hours/days, we want to thank you, the members who have supported The Discovery through the challenges the pandemic has created for this young, nonprofit organization. To express our gratitude, we invite you to a members-only evening at The Discovery filled with museum exploration, exciting new exhibits, hands-on activities, and exciting science demonstrations. We are excited to welcome you back to the museum and want to make you aware of a…
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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…
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