Past Events
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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Science Distilled: Sustainable transportation
Why is it so hard to just take the darn bus? We know it’s good for our carbon footprint, and we’re the first to advocate for sustainable options. But when the rubber meets the road, it can be hard to make our values match with our everyday transportation needs, especially in Western American cities like Reno. How can we make sustainable transportation options more practical? At this virtual edition of Science Distilled, you’ll hear from speakers designing sustainable transport solutions…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm during Washoe County School District’s fall break, October 3-11, 2020. 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. To encourage social distancing, total museum capacity will be limited to 250 visitors at any given time. To guarantee entrance to the museum without waiting, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm during Washoe County School District’s fall break, October 3-11, 2020. 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. To encourage social distancing, total museum capacity will be limited to 250 visitors at any given time. To guarantee entrance to the museum without waiting, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm during Washoe County School District’s fall break, October 3-11, 2020. 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. To encourage social distancing, total museum capacity will be limited to 250 visitors at any given time. To guarantee entrance to the museum without waiting, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm during Washoe County School District’s fall break, October 3-11, 2020. 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. To encourage social distancing, total museum capacity will be limited to 250 visitors at any given time. To guarantee entrance to the museum without waiting, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm during Washoe County School District’s fall break, October 3-11, 2020. 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. To encourage social distancing, total museum capacity will be limited to 250 visitors at any given time. To guarantee entrance to the museum without waiting, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm during Washoe County School District’s fall break, October 3-11, 2020. 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. To encourage social distancing, total museum capacity will be limited to 250 visitors at any given time. To guarantee entrance to the museum without waiting, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm during Washoe County School District’s fall break, October 3-11, 2020. 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. To encourage social distancing, total museum capacity will be limited to 250 visitors at any given time. To guarantee entrance to the museum without waiting, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm during Washoe County School District’s fall break, October 3-11, 2020. 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. To encourage social distancing, total museum capacity will be limited to 250 visitors at any given time. To guarantee entrance to the museum without waiting, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm during Washoe County School District’s fall break, October 3-11, 2020. 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. To encourage social distancing, total museum capacity will be limited to 250 visitors at any given time. To guarantee entrance to the museum without waiting, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to…
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Free Flu Vaccine Clinic
All online appointments for this clinic are full. Please call Immunize Nevada at 775-624-7117 to schedule an appointment. Make your family’s annual flu vaccinations a fun event at The Discovery! Flu vaccines will be available at low or no-cost for children and adults who qualify. Flu vaccines will be administered by Washoe County Health District and Walmart 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…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm during Washoe County School District’s fall break, October 3-11, 2020. 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. To encourage social distancing, total museum capacity will be limited to 250 visitors at any given time. To guarantee entrance to the museum without waiting, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm during Washoe County School District’s fall break, October 3-11, 2020. 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. To encourage social distancing, total museum capacity will be limited to 250 visitors at any given time. To guarantee entrance to the museum without waiting, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm during Washoe County School District’s fall break, October 3-11, 2020. 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. To encourage social distancing, total museum capacity will be limited to 250 visitors at any given time. To guarantee entrance to the museum without waiting, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm during Washoe County School District’s fall break, October 3-11, 2020. 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. To encourage social distancing, total museum capacity will be limited to 250 visitors at any given time. To guarantee entrance to the museum without waiting, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to…
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Science Distilled: Using tech to overcome 2020
“Unprecedented” will be remembered as the watchword of 2020. Together, we have faced unforeseen challenges in our education, work, business, social, and home lives brought on by the global pandemic. With life seemingly overturned, creative uses of technology to connect us and overcome these struggles have emerged in unexpected places. This Science Distilled event brings together leaders from across Nevada to share their experiences of resilience, hope, and innovation. We will explore the imaginative ways that they are using technology…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Nevada Day, Friday, October 30, 2020. 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. To encourage social distancing, total museum capacity will be limited to 250 visitors at any given time. To guarantee entrance to the museum without waiting, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to wear face covering…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery is currently open to the public 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. 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. To encourage social distancing, total museum capacity will be limited to 250 visitors at any given time. To guarantee entrance to the museum without waiting, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to wear face covering…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery is currently open to the public 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. 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. To encourage social distancing, total museum capacity will be limited to 250 visitors at any given time. To guarantee entrance to the museum without waiting, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to wear face covering…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery is currently open to the public 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. 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. To encourage social distancing, total museum capacity will be limited to 50 visitors at any given time. To guarantee entrance to the museum without waiting, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to wear face covering…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery is currently open to the public 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. 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. To encourage social distancing, total museum capacity will be limited to 50 visitors at any given time. To guarantee entrance to the museum without waiting, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to wear face covering…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery is currently open to the public 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. 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. Museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Per Washoe County guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 50 visitors at any given time. Visitors ages 5 and older are required to wear face covering while at the museum. Museum…
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Sciencecast – Televised Fundraiser
Tune in for Sciencecast, a special televised science variety show and fundraising event that showcases science education and curiosity—all at the place that has introduced more than one million visitors to the wonders of our world since opening in 2011. Watch, or set your DVR, for a very special night of exciting science demonstrations, celebrity guest performances, exclusive sneak peeks of The Discovery’s future exhibitions, and opportunities to help ensure The Discovery will continue delivering engaging, hands-on science education for…
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