
Calendar of Events
Past Events

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
One event on October 24, 2020 at 9:00 am
One event on October 25, 2020 at 9:00 am
One event on October 31, 2020 at 9:00 am
One event on November 1, 2020 at 9:00 am
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
Reno, NV 89501 United States
“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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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 (Replay)
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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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. All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online. Per Washoe County guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 50 visitors at any given time. Visitors ages 5 and older are required…
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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. All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online. Per Washoe County guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 50 visitors at any given time. Visitors ages 5 and older are required…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery will be open to the public 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday, November 25 through Sunday, November 29, 2020 (closed Thanksgiving Day). 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. Per Washoe County guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 50 visitors at any given…
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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! 30% off everything in the Museum Store from 7:00am to Noon 20% off everything in the Museum Store from Noon to 5:00pm Holiday sale discounts available to museum members and nonmembers. Valid on Museum Store merchandise only. Excludes clearance items. May not be combined…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery will be open to the public 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday, November 25 through Sunday, November 29, 2020 (closed Thanksgiving Day). 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. Per Washoe County guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 50 visitors at any given…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery will be open to the public 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday, November 25 through Sunday, November 29, 2020 (closed Thanksgiving Day). 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. Per Washoe County guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 50 visitors at any given…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery will be open to the public 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday, November 25 through Sunday, November 29, 2020 (closed Thanksgiving Day). 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. Per Washoe County guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 50 visitors at any given…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
The Discovery will be open to the public 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday, November 25 through Sunday, November 29, 2020 (closed Thanksgiving Day). 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. Per Washoe County guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 50 visitors at any given…
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Museum Open – Advance Ticketing
One event on December 12, 2020 at 9:00 am
One event on December 13, 2020 at 9:00 am
The Discovery will be open to the public 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday, November 25 through Sunday, November 29, 2020 (closed Thanksgiving Day). 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. Per Washoe County guidelines, total museum capacity is currently limited to 50 visitors at any given…
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Museum Store Private Shopping
An event every day that begins at 9:00 am, repeating until December 11, 2020
One event on December 14, 2020 at 9:00 am
One event on December 15, 2020 at 9:00 am
One event on December 16, 2020 at 9:00 am
One event on December 17, 2020 at 9:00 am
Have the Museum Store all to yourself with a private shopping experience. Reservations are now available for your private shopping experience in the Museum Store at The Discovery. We are offering 30-minute, no-obligation private shopping reservations between 10:00am and 5:00pm, December 7-11 and December 14-17. Shop the biggest selection of the smartest toys, gifts, gadgets, games and more! Note: Guests are required to wear face coverings and will only have access to the Museum Store. Maximum of 2 guests from the same…
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