The Discovery Reopening

Open to the public Saturdays and Sundays

The Discovery is currently open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Advance tickets are required.

We are excited to welcome you to the museum and want to make you aware of what you can expect when you visit:

• All museum visitors are required to purchase tickets online in advance. Members must also reserve admission in advance online.
• Per current Washoe County guidelines, total museum capacity is limited to 50 visitors at any given time.
• Visitors ages 5 and older are required to wear face covering while at the museum.
• Museum staff will be frequently cleaning and sanitizing the museum throughout the day. Museum spaces may be closed on a rotating schedule throughout the day for deep cleaning and sanitizing. Some exhibits, including the Cloud Climber, may not be available due to cleaning and sanitization limitations.

For additional details, please see The Discovery’s COVID-19 Response Plan.

Hybrid & Distance Learning Support program

To continue to deliver the museum’s mission, and serve the needs of our community during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Discovery has launched a new Hybrid & Distance Learning Support program designed to serve the educational needs of families with students on hybrid schedules and in distance learning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to commonly asked questions in the list below. Still have a question? Feel free to contact us online.