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Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 28, 2016
Don’t miss this special morning just for museum visitors age 5 and under. Participate in story time and explore the museum for a full hour before it opens to the public. Supported in part by:
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Half Price Admission
Visit The Discovery after 4:00pm every Wednesday for just $5.00 admission per person! Children under age 1 and members are always free! The Discovery’s half price admission program is supported in part by:
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Lizard Blizzard
Reptiles come in all shapes and sizes! Join herpetology expert Dave Boland for a hands-on look at a variety of animals from the reptile world and learn what makes each of them specially equipped for their environment.
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Cardboard Linkage
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until March 16, 2016
Visit The Shop and combine your ingenuity with recycled cardboard and fasteners to create a variety of mechanical, animated and artistic objects.
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Cardboard Linkage
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until March 12, 2016
Visit The Shop and combine your ingenuity with recycled cardboard and fasteners to create a variety of mechanical, animated and artistic objects.
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Cardboard Linkage
An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Sunday, repeating until March 13, 2016
Visit The Shop and combine your ingenuity with recycled cardboard and fasteners to create a variety of mechanical, animated and artistic objects.
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Sinister Snakes
Herpetology expert, Dave Boland, is making a return visit to The Discovery. And this time he’s bringing some of his slithery friends. Get up close and personal with a variety of snakes and find out why they’re really not as sinister as people think. Presented with support from Bill Pearce Motors and the Meyer family.
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Teen Science Night
Join us for the first annual Teen Science Night, hosted and organized by The Discovery’s Teen Advisory Committee. Explore the entire museum and take part in a variety of cool science activities and demonstrations. Selfie scavenger hunt DIY marshmallow launchers Paper rocketry Screen printing lab Black light face paint Create custom colored candy Monster Fish & Inside Out exhibitions Photo booth Live DJ Note: Attendance at this event is limited to students enrolled in high school only.
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4th Annual Leprechaun Race
Are you faster than a leprechaun? Find out at the 4th Annual Leprechaun Race on Sunday, March 13th. This family-friendly 5K run/walk will take you on a tour through the streets of the Midtown and Wells Avenue neighborhoods. The race starts and ends at The Discovery and a portion of the proceeds go the museum!
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No Sew, No Problem
No sewing skills, no problem. Visit The Shop to learn how to create a variety of items including wallets, purses, pillows, pencil holder, and so much more—all without even sewing a single stitch!
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No Sew, No Problem
An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Sunday, repeating until April 3, 2016
No sewing skills, no problem. Visit The Shop to learn how to create a variety of items including wallets, purses, pillows, pencil holder, and so much more—all without even sewing a single stitch!
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Special Monday Hours
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Monday, repeating until March 28, 2016
The Discovery will be open from 10:00am to 5:00pm on Monday, March 21 and Monday, March 28 in honor of Washoe County School District’s spring break.
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No Sew, No Problem
No sewing skills, no problem. Visit The Shop to learn how to create a variety of items including wallets, purses, pillows, pencil holder, and so much more—all without even sewing a single stitch!
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No Sew, No Problem
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until March 30, 2016
No sewing skills, no problem. Visit The Shop to learn how to create a variety of items including wallets, purses, pillows, pencil holder, and so much more—all without even sewing a single stitch!
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No Sew, No Problem
No sewing skills, no problem. Visit The Shop to learn how to create a variety of items including wallets, purses, pillows, pencil holder, and so much more—all without even sewing a single stitch!
Find out more »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/NoSewNoProblem-580x400.jpg)
No Sew, No Problem
No sewing skills, no problem. Visit The Shop to learn how to create a variety of items including wallets, purses, pillows, pencil holder, and so much more—all without even sewing a single stitch!
Find out more »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/NoSewNoProblem-580x400.jpg)
No Sew, No Problem
No sewing skills, no problem. Visit The Shop to learn how to create a variety of items including wallets, purses, pillows, pencil holder, and so much more—all without even sewing a single stitch!
Find out more »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Thermoplastics-580x400.jpg)
Fantastic Thermoplastic
Visit The Shop to create your own piece of thermoplastic art and then watch as it shrinks to size before your very eyes. Create things like earrings, bookmarks, keychains, and more, and learn how this amazing material softens when heated, but hardens when it cools.
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Fantastic Thermoplastic
Visit The Shop to create your own piece of thermoplastic art and then watch as it shrinks to size before your very eyes. Create things like earrings, bookmarks, keychains, and more, and learn how this amazing material softens when heated, but hardens when it cools.
Find out more »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Thermoplastics-580x400.jpg)
Fantastic Thermoplastic
Visit The Shop to create your own piece of thermoplastic art and then watch as it shrinks to size before your very eyes. Create things like earrings, bookmarks, keychains, and more, and learn how this amazing material softens when heated, but hardens when it cools.
Find out more »