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Hardware Artwork
Sometimes unexpected materials can be used for artistic expression. Visit The Shop to use a variety of nuts, bolts, screws and other hardware to create a unique piece of art. 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.
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Leprechaun Traps
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day, visit The Shop to design and build your own leprechaun-trapping mechanism. Who knows, with creativity and ingenuity you might just catch him! And, best of all, what you build is yours to take home. 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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Leprechaun Traps
Just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day, visit The Shop to design and build your own leprechaun-trapping mechanism. Who knows, with creativity and ingenuity you might just catch him! And, best of all, what you build is yours to take home. 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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Irish Reels & Jigs
The Martin School of Irish Dance presents reels, jigs, and a repertoire of traditional and modern Irish dance choreography. You can even learn a step or two and impress your friends!
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Leprechaun Traps
Just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day, visit The Shop to design and build your own leprechaun-trapping mechanism. Who knows, with creativity and ingenuity you might just catch him! And, best of all, what you build is yours to take home. 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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Special Monday Hours
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Monday, repeating until March 27, 2017
During Washoe County School District’s spring break 2017, The Discovery will be open from 10:00am to 5:00pm on Mondays. Take advantage of time off from school and enjoy a visit to the museum. Check the calendar of events for a list of special activities being offered during spring break.
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Explore Earth & Space
Prepare for a interstellar exploration when you explore Earth and other parts of our solar system through a variety of hands-on science experiences with connections to science, technology, and society. Activities include simulating a solar eclipse, seeing what happens as sea levels rise, imagining what life might be like on other planets, and experimenting with orbiting objects—a different activity offered each day during WCSD’s spring break, March 20-April 2, 2017. Earth & Space programming at The Discovery is support by the National…
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Mars Cars
Visiting other planets requires specialized transportation methods. Visit The Shop to chose from a variety of tools and materials to create your own version of a self-propelled Mars Rover or Jupiter Jeep. Best of all, what you make is yours to take home! 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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Mars Cars
Visiting other planets requires specialized transportation methods. Visit The Shop to chose from a variety of tools and materials to create your own version of a self-propelled Mars Rover or Jupiter Jeep. Best of all, what you make is yours to take home! 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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Mars Cars
Visiting other planets requires specialized transportation methods. Visit The Shop to chose from a variety of tools and materials to create your own version of a self-propelled Mars Rover or Jupiter Jeep. Best of all, what you make is yours to take home! 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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Visiting Tinkerer: Peter Hazel
Join Visiting Tinkerer 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 that will then be displayed at The Discovery. Our thanks to the Meyer family for their generous support of the Visiting Tinkerer program. About Peter Hazel Peter Hazel, 3D sculpture artist, is a master craftsman known for his design expertise and creativity with…
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“The Planet Bar”
Join Tahoe Star Tours at “The Planet Bar” to order up a solar system destination. Our solar system is comprised of eight planets and a variety of minor bodies. We live on the third planet and we have thrived. What other planets could we live on, and which ones would we want to avoid? Find out during this visit from celestial expert, Tony the Star Guide. Tahoe Star Tours‘ mission is to open imaginations, fill minds with the science of…
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Mars Cars
Visiting other planets requires specialized transportation methods. Visit The Shop to chose from a variety of tools and materials to create your own version of a self-propelled Mars Rover or Jupiter Jeep. Best of all, what you make is yours to take home! 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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Explore Earth & Space
Prepare for a interstellar exploration when you explore Earth and other parts of our solar system through a variety of hands-on science experiences with connections to science, technology, and society. Activities include simulating a solar eclipse, seeing what happens as sea levels rise, imagining what life might be like on other planets, and experimenting with orbiting objects—a different activity offered each day during WCSD’s spring break, March 20-April 2, 2017. Earth & Space programming at The Discovery is support by the National…
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Constellation Designs
Be inspired by the stars above in this fun constellation construction activity in The Shop. Using available tools, hardware and sewing techniques, you’ll create your own artistic celestial keepsake. 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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Constellation Designs
Be inspired by the stars above in this fun constellation construction activity in The Shop. Using available tools, hardware and sewing techniques, you’ll create your own artistic celestial keepsake. 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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Visiting Inventor: Dr. William Torch
Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to interact with Dr. William Torch, MD, MS, child and adult neurologist and accomplished inventor. Dr. Torch will share the story of his amazing Eye-Com invention. His passion for the sick and injured spurred the idea for Eye-Com which resulted in an invention that will one day be integrated across techlogical platforms and a variety of industries.
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Constellation Designs
Be inspired by the stars above in this fun constellation construction activity in The Shop. Using available tools, hardware and sewing techniques, you’ll create your own artistic celestial keepsake. 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 »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Constellation_Designs-580x400.jpg)
Constellation Designs
Be inspired by the stars above in this fun constellation construction activity in The Shop. Using available tools, hardware and sewing techniques, you’ll create your own artistic celestial keepsake. 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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Circuit Bugs
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until April 12, 2017
Explore electricity and circuitry in The Shop when you create an adorable light-up creature! Best of all, what you make is yours to take home! 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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Circuit Bugs
Explore electricity and circuitry in The Shop when you create an adorable light-up creature! Best of all, what you make is yours to take home! 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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Tech!Night April
Visit The Discovery on the second Wednesday of every month for Tech!Night, a new program designed to put emerging technology in the hands of museum visitors. Tech!Nights will feature a variety of high-tech tools and techniques, gadgets and games – command a robot, print in 3-D, and even code a new game – happening monthly in Spark!Lab Smithsonian.
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Linocut Printing
Explore the process of linocut printing in The Shop. Using a variety of tools, you’ll create your own linocut design and use it to create a print with colorful ink. Best of all, what you make is yours to take home! 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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Linocut Printing
Explore the process of linocut printing in The Shop. Using a variety of tools, you’ll create your own linocut design and use it to create a print with colorful ink. Best of all, what you make is yours to take home! 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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