Calendar of Events

Visit The Discovery on Saturday, June 16 to be one of the very first visitors to explore the brand new Curiosity Carnival. You can try your hand at your favorite carnival games while exploring probability, physics, motor skills, and other surprising concepts. They’re rarely as easy as they seem! Curiosity Carnival will challenge you to experience the thrill of victory and learn why these games are so intriguing. In a addition to the Curiosity Carnival exhibition, visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to…

Kick off your summer with a fun-filled performance by the masterful Rhys Thomas of JuggleMania. Rhys combines hilarity with dexterity in an all-ages show that features juggling, feats of strength and bravery, and comedy. You’re sure to feel the force of levity when Rhys takes the stage! Seating for each performance is limited, so purchase your tickets early so you don’t miss this exciting performance.

Visit The Shop to create your own version of the carnival favorite beanbag toss game. Using available materials, you can build a game to challenge yourself and your 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.

Visit The Shop to create your own version of the carnival favorite beanbag toss game. Using available materials, you can build a game to challenge yourself and your 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.

Join Visiting Artist Peter Hazel, who will lead visitors through the intricate process of designing a large mosaic sculpture. With Peter’s help, museum visitors will create a mosaic tile to be added to a large-scale, 3D sculpture. About Peter Hazel Peter Hazel, 3D sculpture artist, is a master craftsman known for his design expertise and creativity with color and layout.  He is inspired by nature, and seeks to create large sculptural pieces that hopes to connect the person interacting with…

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! 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.

Add some carnival fun and frivolity to your selfies with props you make yourself in The Shop! Combine a variety of materials to create your favorite carnival-themed photo props and let the fun begin! 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.

Once again, The Discovery is excited to participate in the annual Reno Midtown Art Walk. Enjoy free admission from 4:00 to 8:00pm and the opportunity to explore the entire museum including the featured exhibition Curiosity Carnival, on exhibit through August 18, 2018. For complete details on this year’s Midtown Art Walk, please visit renomidtownartwalk.com.

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! 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.

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! 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.

Use the power of centrifugal force to create an impressive work of art in The Shop. This activity is presented as part of Artown, Reno’s month-long summer arts festival that features about 500 events produced by more than 100 organizations and businesses in nearly 100 locations citywide

Explore the world of this Aboriginal art style derived from ancient origins of life and going back into the infinite past known as the Dreamtime. Subject matter varies from folklore, mythology and customs. The traditional style is painted in the dot technique using natural ocher and oxide paint. We will be using more basic paints and paper. This activity is presented as part of Artown, Reno’s month-long summer arts festival that features about 500 events produced by more than 100…

Shiny Kindness Rocks 9:30am ages 5 and up Join Debbie to create artsy, shiny word rocks that can then be left in random places in our community. Unique art materials will be used to decorate your rocks. Whomever finds your rock will be so happy! Marbled Kindness Rocks and Paper Flowers 11:00am ages 8 and up, 1:30pm ages 9 and up, 3:00pm ages 10 and up Join Debbie to create artsy, marbled word rocks that can then be left in…

Visit The Shop to create a do-it-yourself version of the classic ring toss game. Using PVC pipe and other available materials, you can design and build your own ring toss game to challenge yourself and your 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.

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! 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.

Use your imagination to cut, fold, bend, roll or curl brightly colored paper into a three-dimensional work of art. This activity is presented as part of Artown, Reno’s month-long summer arts festival that features about 500 events produced by more than 100 organizations and businesses in nearly 100 locations citywide.

Join Visiting Scientist Alan Gubanich for a look at a variety birds (taxidermy) and bird-related artifacts from around Northern Nevada. Visitors will learn about the habits of these birds and their diets. About Alan Gubanich Alan volunteers with the Lahontan Audubon Society, where he helps to preserve and improve the remaining habitat of birds and other wildlife, restores historical habitat, and educate the public, with emphasis on children, providing vision to all about our unique Nevada environments.

Celebrate Curiosity Carnival, The Discovery current featured exhibition, by creating a miniature version of the well-known Plinko game in The Shop. Using available tools and materials, you can create a tabletop version of this exciting game that explores the wonders of probability. 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.