Today's Hours
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The Discovery Reopening
Open daily beginning Saturday, June 12
Beginning Saturday, June 12, 2021, The Discovery returns to daily operations with reduced capacity to allow for social distancing. Advance tickets are encouraged but not required. Museum hours are as follows:
Monday & Tuesday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am – 8:00pm (Open at 9:00am for Small Wonder Wednesday)
Thursday – Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00pm
We are excited to welcome you to the museum and want to make you aware of what you can expect when you visit:
Advance tickets
All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online.
Face coverings
Per current CDC guidance, face coverings are not required for fully vaccinated visitors. The CDC continues to strongly recommend the use of face coverings by those who have yet to get vaccinated.
Reduced capacity
In accordance with current Washoe County guidelines, museum capacity is limited to allow for social distancing.
Cleaning and sanitizing
Museum staff will be frequently cleaning and sanitizing the museum throughout the day. Museum exhibitions may be closed on a rotating schedule throughout the day for deep cleaning and sanitizing. Some exhibits may not be available due to sanitization limitations.
For additional details, please see The Discovery’s COVID-19 Response Plan.