Calendar of Events

Visit The Shop to combine repurposed packing foam with pipe cleaners and toothpicks to create unique artistic sculptures. What is you make 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.

Visit The Shop to combine repurposed packing foam with pipe cleaners and toothpicks to create unique artistic sculptures. What is you make 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.

Prepare to engineer your version of the next automotive trendsetter in The Shop. Using available tools and materials and a selection of wooden wheels, you can design and build your very own automotive creation 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.

Prepare to engineer your version of the next automotive trendsetter in The Shop. Using available tools and materials and a selection of wooden wheels, you can design and build your very own automotive creation 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.

Prepare to engineer your version of the next automotive trendsetter in The Shop. Using available tools and materials and a selection of wooden wheels, you can design and build your very own automotive creation 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.

Visit The Shop to create your own version of a classic refrigerator decoration. Using available materials, and provided magnets, you can create an artistic and functional magnet to hold notes, photos or whatever comes to mind. 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 a classic refrigerator decoration. Using available materials, and provided magnets, you can create an artistic and functional magnet to hold notes, photos or whatever comes to mind. 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 a classic refrigerator decoration. Using available materials, and provided magnets, you can create an artistic and functional magnet to hold notes, photos or whatever comes to mind. 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 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. March Tech!Night guest: Reno Robot Club Generously supported by:

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.

Don’t miss the 2nd annual Teen Science Night, hosted and organized by The Discovery’s Teen Advisory Committee. Curiosity inspiring programming at this year’s event includes: LED greeting cards Fantastic thermoplastic Giant slingshot Robots, drones + tech Button making Science demonstrations Photo booth DJ Crave + dance party Museum exploration

A DRI GreenPower Teacher Training Advancements in science can only be achieved through innovation. Together, through real world challenges, we will discover what it takes to facilitate change and how trial and error lead to successful inventions and creative ideas. DRI faculty, staff from The Discovery, and community inventors will be our inspiration for the day! Saturday, March 11, 2017 · 8:00am – 4:30pm The Discovery, 490 S. Center Street, Downtown Reno Teachers who complete the training will be eligible…

From food preservation and preparation, to the production of wine and beer, fermentation has long been an organic means of converting sugar into the flavors and textures we love. At Social Science, you’ll explore the microbiology involved in the fermentation process and its variety of modern day uses. The Perfect Loaf Join The Discovery’s educators to learn about the role of natural yeasts and fermentation in sourdough. You’ll even create your own sourdough starter! Micro What? Ruth Gault, University of…

Are you faster than a leprechaun? Find out at the 5th Annual Leprechaun Race on Sunday, March 12th. This family-friendly 5K run/walk will take you on a tour through the streets of the Midtown and Wells Avenue neighborhoods. Don’t despair if the leprechaun beats you to the finish. For every runner and walker the leprechaun passes, his pot of gold grows in size. Who will benefit from the increased pot of gold? The Discovery, who is Race178’s non profit partner…

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.