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$5 Admission After 4:00pm
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
Find out more »![Cardboard City](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cardboard_City-580x400.jpg)
Cardboard City
Work with fellow museum visitors in Spark!Lab Smithsonian to create an expansive cardboard city. Build homes, skyscrapers, churches, parks, stores… whatever you can imagine. This is an ongoing collaborative project that will grow and change throughout the day. Please note: This activity includes 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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DIY Photo Frames
Develop or refine your carpentry skills when you build a custom photo frame in The Shop. Using a variety of tools and materials, you’ll create a frame perfect for your favorite photograph. Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift! 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 »![Cardboard City](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cardboard_City-580x400.jpg)
Cardboard City
Work with fellow museum visitors in Spark!Lab Smithsonian to create an expansive cardboard city. Build homes, skyscrapers, churches, parks, stores… whatever you can imagine. This is an ongoing collaborative project that will grow and change throughout the day. Please note: This activity includes 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/2017/11/Photo_Frames-580x400.jpg)
DIY Photo Frames
Develop or refine your carpentry skills when you build a custom photo frame in The Shop. Using a variety of tools and materials, you’ll create a frame perfect for your favorite photograph. Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift! 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 »![Cardboard City](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cardboard_City-580x400.jpg)
Cardboard City
Work with fellow museum visitors in Spark!Lab Smithsonian to create an expansive cardboard city. Build homes, skyscrapers, churches, parks, stores… whatever you can imagine. This is an ongoing collaborative project that will grow and change throughout the day. Please note: This activity includes 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 »![Summer hours at The Discovery in downtown Reno, Nevada](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Summer_Hours-580x400-1.jpg)
Summer Hours: Open Mondays
From Memorial Day, May 27 though Labor Day, September 2, 2024, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! We hope to see you here. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
Find out more »![Small Wonder Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Small_Wonder_Wednesday_2023-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
Find out more »![Marble Painting, Small Wonder Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SWW_Marble_Painting-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday: Marble Painting
Young learners will delight in this simple yet unique art technique. Using marbles and poster paint, young artists can roll their marbles through various paints to create a random and colorful work of art! Please note: This activity is offered as part of The Discovery’s Small Wonder Wednesday program and is limited to attendees ages 5 and under.
Find out more »![$5 Admission after 4:00pm every Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/5_Dollars_After_4pm-580x400-1.png)
$5 Admission After 4:00pm
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
Find out more »![Cardboard City](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cardboard_City-580x400.jpg)
Cardboard City
Work with fellow museum visitors in Spark!Lab Smithsonian to create an expansive cardboard city. Build homes, skyscrapers, churches, parks, stores… whatever you can imagine. This is an ongoing collaborative project that will grow and change throughout the day. Please note: This activity includes 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 »![Father’s Day Trophy](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fathers_Day_Trophy-580x400-1.jpg)
Father’s Day Trophies
Celebrate the favorite father in your life with a trophy you build in his honor. In honor of Father’s Day, visit The Shop to use a variety of real tools and materials to construct a trophy to commemorate the importance of the dad in your life. 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 »![Cardboard City](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cardboard_City-580x400.jpg)
Cardboard City
Work with fellow museum visitors in Spark!Lab Smithsonian to create an expansive cardboard city. Build homes, skyscrapers, churches, parks, stores… whatever you can imagine. This is an ongoing collaborative project that will grow and change throughout the day. Please note: This activity includes 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 »![Father’s Day Trophy](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fathers_Day_Trophy-580x400-1.jpg)
Father’s Day Trophies
Celebrate the favorite father in your life with a trophy you build in his honor. In honor of Father’s Day, visit The Shop to use a variety of real tools and materials to construct a trophy to commemorate the importance of the dad in your life. 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 »![Father’s Day Trophy](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fathers_Day_Trophy-580x400-1.jpg)
Father’s Day Trophies
Celebrate the favorite father in your life with a trophy you build in his honor. In honor of Father’s Day, visit The Shop to use a variety of real tools and materials to construct a trophy to commemorate the importance of the dad in your life. 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 »![Summer hours at The Discovery in downtown Reno, Nevada](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Summer_Hours-580x400-1.jpg)
Summer Hours: Open Mondays
From Memorial Day, May 27 though Labor Day, September 2, 2024, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! We hope to see you here. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
Find out more »![Small Wonder Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Small_Wonder_Wednesday_2023-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
Find out more »![Plasma Cars](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Plasma_Cars_SWW-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday: Plasma Cars
Young learners will explore gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination when they take a spin on one of The Discovery’s plasma cars. Hop on, wiggle, and navigate your way around a designated area in the museum. Beep beep! Please note: This activity is offered as part of The Discovery’s Small Wonder Wednesday program and is limited to attendees ages 5 and under.
Find out more »![$5 Admission after 4:00pm every Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/5_Dollars_After_4pm-580x400-1.png)
$5 Admission After 4:00pm
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
Find out more »![Allosaurus Gerard's 1st Birthday Celebration](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Allosaurus_Gerard_1st_Birthday-580x400-1.jpg)
Gerard’s 1st Birthday
Celebrate Gerard’s 1st birthday with us here at The Discovery! We’re marking the one-year anniversary of the installation of the museum’s Allosaurus cast with a weekend filled with dinosaur activities for all ages. Amber Fossil Jewelry Inspired by Jurassic Park, visitors can make replica amber fossil stones that can be worn as jewelry or turned into fridge magnets. Using amber vase stones, coloring pages and other materials, visitors can make these fun keepsakes for themselves or a loved one. Fossil…
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Gerard’s 1st Birthday
Celebrate Gerard’s 1st birthday with us here at The Discovery! We’re marking the one-year anniversary of the installation of the museum’s Allosaurus cast with a weekend filled with dinosaur activities for all ages. Amber Fossil Jewelry Inspired by Jurassic Park, visitors can make replica amber fossil stones that can be worn as jewelry or turned into fridge magnets. Using amber vase stones, coloring pages and other materials, visitors can make these fun keepsakes for themselves or a loved one. Fossil…
Find out more »![Summer hours at The Discovery in downtown Reno, Nevada](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Summer_Hours-580x400-1.jpg)
Summer Hours: Open Mondays
From Memorial Day, May 27 though Labor Day, September 2, 2024, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! We hope to see you here. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
Find out more »![Open Build: Recycled Materials](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Open_Build-Recycled_Materials-580x400-1.jpg)
Open Build: Recycled Materials
Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools to build nearly anything you can imagine out of a variety of recycled materials. 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.
Find out more »![Modeling Clay Creations](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Clay_Creations-580x400-1.jpg)
Open Build: Clay
Modeling clay is a great way to start a project. It’s easily malleable consistency makes it easy to use (and reuse) for creating a prototype for nearly any project. Visit The Shop to try your hand at using modeling clay to design nearly anything you can imagine. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help…
Find out more »![Small Wonder Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Small_Wonder_Wednesday_2023-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
Find out more »![Small Wonder Wednesday: Play-Doh](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Small_Wonder_Wednesday-Play-Doh-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday: Play-Doh
Using Play-Doh, young learners will create structures and shapes, fostering creativity and fine motor skills. Get ready to poke, squeeze, pull, chop, shred, cut, roll and squash! Please note: This activity is offered as part of The Discovery’s Small Wonder Wednesday program and is limited to attendees ages 5 and under.
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Open Build: Wood
Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools to build nearly anything you can imagine out of wood. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![$5 Admission after 4:00pm every Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/5_Dollars_After_4pm-580x400-1.png)
$5 Admission After 4:00pm
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
Find out more »![Open Build: Fabric](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Open_Build-Fabric-580x400-1.jpg)
Open Build: Fabric
Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools like a sewing machine, hot glue and fabric glue to create nearly anything you can imagine out of fabric. 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.
Find out more »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Cardboard-580x400.jpg)
Open Build: Cardboard
Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools to build nearly anything you can imagine out of cardboard. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![Wooden Belt Buckles](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Wooden_Belt_Buckle-580x400-1.jpg)
Wooden Belt Buckles
Get ready for the rodeo with a wooden belt buckle you create in the The Shop! Use real tools and a variety of materials to design, build and decorate a rustic, rodeo themed belt buckle. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![3D Printing Week at The Discovery in Reno, NV](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/3D_Printing_Weekend-580x400-1.jpg)
3D Printing
3D printing technology is changing the fields of design and manufacturing at a rapid rate. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to witness the layer-by-layer creation of various objects, learn about the materials and technologies involved, and understand the applications and implications of 3D printing across industries like healthcare, engineering, and art.
Find out more »![Wooden Belt Buckles](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Wooden_Belt_Buckle-580x400-1.jpg)
Wooden Belt Buckles
Get ready for the rodeo with a wooden belt buckle you create in the The Shop! Use real tools and a variety of materials to design, build and decorate a rustic, rodeo themed belt buckle. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![Summer hours at The Discovery in downtown Reno, Nevada](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Summer_Hours-580x400-1.jpg)
Summer Hours: Open Mondays
From Memorial Day, May 27 though Labor Day, September 2, 2024, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! We hope to see you here. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
Find out more »![Small Wonder Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Small_Wonder_Wednesday_2023-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
Find out more »![$5 Admission after 4:00pm every Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/5_Dollars_After_4pm-580x400-1.png)
$5 Admission After 4:00pm
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
Find out more »![3D Printing Week at The Discovery in Reno, NV](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/3D_Printing_Weekend-580x400-1.jpg)
3D Printing
3D printing technology is changing the fields of design and manufacturing at a rapid rate. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to witness the layer-by-layer creation of various objects, learn about the materials and technologies involved, and understand the applications and implications of 3D printing across industries like healthcare, engineering, and art.
Find out more »![3D Printing Week at The Discovery in Reno, NV](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/3D_Printing_Weekend-580x400-1.jpg)
3D Printing
3D printing technology is changing the fields of design and manufacturing at a rapid rate. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to witness the layer-by-layer creation of various objects, learn about the materials and technologies involved, and understand the applications and implications of 3D printing across industries like healthcare, engineering, and art.
Find out more »![Summer hours at The Discovery in downtown Reno, Nevada](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Summer_Hours-580x400-1.jpg)
Summer Hours: Open Mondays
From Memorial Day, May 27 though Labor Day, September 2, 2024, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! We hope to see you here. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
Find out more »![Small Wonder Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Small_Wonder_Wednesday_2023-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
Find out more »![$5 Admission after 4:00pm every Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/5_Dollars_After_4pm-580x400-1.png)
$5 Admission After 4:00pm
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
Find out more »![Do-It-Yourself Sun Catcher](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Sun_Catcher-580x400-1.jpg)
Do-It-Yourself Sun Catcher
Visit The Shop to create a beautiful and functional device to harness the power of the sun. Using wax paper, tissue paper, and a variety of other materials, you can create a sun catcher that looks like stained glass. 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 »![Gills Club at The Discovery in Reno, NV](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Gills_Club_Sharks-580x400-1.jpg)
The Gills Club Shark Exploration
Get ready to explore sharks, nature and the environment in this special program designed to inspire a passion for marine biology in young girls. Presented in partnership with the Gills Club, girls will participate in a variety of hands-on activities lead by Gills Club scientist Maggie McClain. Participants will explore the anatomy of preserved sharks, including understanding how shark vertebrae are an indicator their age. Participants in the grades 6-7 session will also get to perform a necropsy to further…
Find out more »![Do-It-Yourself Sun Catcher](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Sun_Catcher-580x400-1.jpg)
Do-It-Yourself Sun Catcher
Visit The Shop to create a beautiful and functional device to harness the power of the sun. Using wax paper, tissue paper, and a variety of other materials, you can create a sun catcher that looks like stained glass. 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 »![Summer hours at The Discovery in downtown Reno, Nevada](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Summer_Hours-580x400-1.jpg)
Summer Hours: Open Mondays
From Memorial Day, May 27 though Labor Day, September 2, 2024, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! We hope to see you here. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
Find out more »![Small Wonder Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Small_Wonder_Wednesday_2023-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
Find out more »![Cotton Ball Splat Art](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Cotton_Ball_Splat_Art-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday: Splat Art
Young learners will explore creativity and gross motor skills when they create a unique work of art by dipping cotton balls in paint and throwing them at a canvas. Please note: This activity is offered as part of The Discovery’s Small Wonder Wednesday program and is limited to attendees ages 5 and under.
Find out more »![$5 Admission after 4:00pm every Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/5_Dollars_After_4pm-580x400-1.png)
$5 Admission After 4:00pm
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
Find out more »![The Discovery’s Block Party](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/The_Discoverys_Block_Party-580x400-1.jpg)
The Discovery’s Block Party
Calling all builders and creators! Whether you’re a seasoned builder or just discovering the joy of building, this is the event for you! Join us for a museum-wide weekend of building activities and challenges for all ages and skill levels. It all happens Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21. LEGO® Build Stations Dive into the world of creativity when you visit various build stations located throughout the museum’s atrium. Challenge yourself to build cityscapes, fantasy worlds, vehicles… the possibilities are endless!…
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The Discovery’s Block Party
Calling all builders and creators! Whether you’re a seasoned builder or just discovering the joy of building, this is the event for you! Join us for a museum-wide weekend of building activities and challenges for all ages and skill levels. It all happens Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21. LEGO® Build Stations Dive into the world of creativity when you visit various build stations located throughout the museum’s atrium. Challenge yourself to build cityscapes, fantasy worlds, vehicles… the possibilities are endless!…
Find out more »![Summer hours at The Discovery in downtown Reno, Nevada](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Summer_Hours-580x400-1.jpg)
Summer Hours: Open Mondays
From Memorial Day, May 27 though Labor Day, September 2, 2024, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! We hope to see you here. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
Find out more »![Small Wonder Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Small_Wonder_Wednesday_2023-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
Find out more »![$5 Admission after 4:00pm every Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/5_Dollars_After_4pm-580x400-1.png)
$5 Admission After 4:00pm
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
Find out more »![BowSquared Duet Performance](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BowSquared_Duet-580x400-1.jpg)
Classical Music by Kids for All
Join 7-year-old prodigy violinist Juliette Leong, and 12-year-old pianist and composer Alexander Loosley for a unique classical music performance. Performance presented as part of the Artown festival. Juliette is a violinist, artist, mathlete, teacher, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, who is enrolled in college courses. She is the top prizewinner of 17 international competitions, including 1st Place at the Reno Chamber Orchestra 2024 Vahe Khochayan Young Artist Competition, 1st Place at the 2024 Reno Pops Solo & Orchestra Concerto Festival, to name…
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Wizardly Weekend
In honor of Harry Potter’s birthday, you’re invited to Wizardly Weekend here at The Discovery! Through a variety of hands-on activities, you can explore aspects of the book and film series… create your own wand, design your house badge, craft a wizard’s hat, and much more! Both Wizards and Muggles are encouraged to attend!
Find out more »![BowSquared Duet Performance](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BowSquared_Duet-580x400-1.jpg)
Classical Music by Kids for All
Join 7-year-old prodigy violinist Juliette Leong, and 12-year-old pianist and composer Alexander Loosley for a unique classical music performance. Performance presented as part of the Artown festival. Juliette is a violinist, artist, mathlete, teacher, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, who is enrolled in college courses. She is the top prizewinner of 17 international competitions, including 1st Place at the Reno Chamber Orchestra 2024 Vahe Khochayan Young Artist Competition, 1st Place at the 2024 Reno Pops Solo & Orchestra Concerto Festival, to name…
Find out more »![Wizardly Weekend at The Discovery in Downtown Reno, Nevada](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Wizardly_Weekend_2024-580x400-1.jpg)
Wizardly Weekend
In honor of Harry Potter’s birthday, you’re invited to Wizardly Weekend here at The Discovery! Through a variety of hands-on activities, you can explore aspects of the book and film series… create your own wand, design your house badge, craft a wizard’s hat, and much more! Both Wizards and Muggles are encouraged to attend!
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Summer Hours: Open Mondays
From Memorial Day, May 27 though Labor Day, September 2, 2024, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! We hope to see you here. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
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Small Wonder Wednesday
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
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$5 Admission After 4:00pm
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
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Fly-through Birdhouses
Visit The Shop to build a cozy home for your feathered friends. Using wood and available tools, you can design and build your own version of a classic birdhouse. 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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Open Build in The Shop
In The Shop, hands-on gets serious. During Open Build, take your pick from a variety of materials and use real tools to design and build nearly anything you can imagine. 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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Summer Hours: Open Mondays
From Memorial Day, May 27 though Labor Day, September 2, 2024, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! We hope to see you here. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
Find out more »![Small Wonder Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Small_Wonder_Wednesday_2023-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
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$5 Admission After 4:00pm
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
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Thaumatropes
Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to combine art with invention when you create a Thaumatrope, also known as a “wonder turner.” A thaumatrope, invented in 1826 by J.A. Paris, is an optical toy that was popular in the 19th century. A disk with a picture on each side is attached to two pieces of string. When the strings are twirled quickly between the fingers the two pictures appear to blend into one.
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Museum Store Back-to-School Sale
Go back to school in style and ready to learn when you stock up on the smartest gadgets and toys available in the Museum Store at The Discovery. From Thursday, August 8 through Sunday, August 11, you’ll get 20% off everything* in the Museum Store. *Discount available to museum members and nonmembers. Valid on Museum Store merchandise only. Does not apply to LEGO® products. May not be combined with standard Discovery member discount or any other coupon or offer. Excludes…
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Museum Store Back-to-School Sale
Go back to school in style and ready to learn when you stock up on the smartest gadgets and toys available in the Museum Store at The Discovery. From Thursday, August 8 through Sunday, August 11, you’ll get 20% off everything* in the Museum Store. *Discount available to museum members and nonmembers. Valid on Museum Store merchandise only. Does not apply to LEGO® products. May not be combined with standard Discovery member discount or any other coupon or offer. Excludes…
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Crash Test Cars
Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian and use the process of invention to build a car that’ll protect its precious cargo. Using available materials and the invention process, you can create a vehicle that will protect a plastic egg in the event of a crash. Even if your egg breaks, you can tweak your design and test it again, and again, and again! Please note: Spark!Lab Smithsonian offers access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to…
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Do-it-Yourself Wooden Racer
Visit The Shop to put your automotive design skills to the test. Using wood and a variety of tools, you can design and build your very own race car. Best of all, what 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/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Museum Store Back-to-School Sale
Go back to school in style and ready to learn when you stock up on the smartest gadgets and toys available in the Museum Store at The Discovery. From Thursday, August 8 through Sunday, August 11, you’ll get 20% off everything* in the Museum Store. *Discount available to museum members and nonmembers. Valid on Museum Store merchandise only. Does not apply to LEGO® products. May not be combined with standard Discovery member discount or any other coupon or offer. Excludes…
Find out more »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Crash_Test_Cars-580x400.jpg)
Crash Test Cars
Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian and use the process of invention to build a car that’ll protect its precious cargo. Using available materials and the invention process, you can create a vehicle that will protect a plastic egg in the event of a crash. Even if your egg breaks, you can tweak your design and test it again, and again, and again! Please note: Spark!Lab Smithsonian offers access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to…
Find out more »![Do-it-Yourself Wooden Hot Rods in The Shop at The Discovery in Reno, NV](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DIY_Wooden_Hot_Rod-580x400-1.jpg)
Do-it-Yourself Wooden Racer
Visit The Shop to put your automotive design skills to the test. Using wood and a variety of tools, you can design and build your very own race car. Best of all, what 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/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![Back-to-School Sale in the Museum Store at The Discovery](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024_Back-to-School_Sale-580x400-1.jpg)
Museum Store Back-to-School Sale
Go back to school in style and ready to learn when you stock up on the smartest gadgets and toys available in the Museum Store at The Discovery. From Thursday, August 8 through Sunday, August 11, you’ll get 20% off everything* in the Museum Store. *Discount available to museum members and nonmembers. Valid on Museum Store merchandise only. Does not apply to LEGO® products. May not be combined with standard Discovery member discount or any other coupon or offer. Excludes…
Find out more »![Summer hours at The Discovery in downtown Reno, Nevada](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Summer_Hours-580x400-1.jpg)
Summer Hours: Open Mondays
From Memorial Day, May 27 though Labor Day, September 2, 2024, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! We hope to see you here. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
Find out more »![Small Wonder Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Small_Wonder_Wednesday_2023-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
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Small Wonder Wednesday: Music Together
Join our friends from Music Together Biggest Little City for a fun-filled class of music and movement. Through singing, dancing and instruments, young learners and their parents/caregivers will explore the joys of family music-making and the powerful benefits of having music in their lives. About Music Together Music Together is an early childhood music and movement program for children from birth through age eight—and the grownups who love them! First offered in 1987, our music classes help little ones develop…
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$5 Admission After 4:00pm
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
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Invent a Hand Puppet
Let the performance begin! Visit The Discovery’s Spark!Lab Smithsonian to invent your own version of a hand puppet. Using a variety of materials, you can design and create a hand puppet and then conduct a performance for friends, family and fellow museum visitors on the Spark!Lab puppet stage. Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely.
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Build a Flying Machine
Take inspiration from Orville & Wilbur Wright when you visit The Shop to design and build your version of a flyer machine. Using available materials and real tool, you can create your own rendition of the famous Wright Flyer! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Invent a Hand Puppet
Let the performance begin! Visit The Discovery’s Spark!Lab Smithsonian to invent your own version of a hand puppet. Using a variety of materials, you can design and create a hand puppet and then conduct a performance for friends, family and fellow museum visitors on the Spark!Lab puppet stage. Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely.
Find out more »![Build a Flying Machine](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Flying_Machines-580x400-1.jpg)
Build a Flying Machine
Take inspiration from Orville & Wilbur Wright when you visit The Shop to design and build your version of a flyer machine. Using available materials and real tool, you can create your own rendition of the famous Wright Flyer! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Invent a Hand Puppet
Let the performance begin! Visit The Discovery’s Spark!Lab Smithsonian to invent your own version of a hand puppet. Using a variety of materials, you can design and create a hand puppet and then conduct a performance for friends, family and fellow museum visitors on the Spark!Lab puppet stage. Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely.
Find out more »![Build a Flying Machine](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Flying_Machines-580x400-1.jpg)
Build a Flying Machine
Take inspiration from Orville & Wilbur Wright when you visit The Shop to design and build your version of a flyer machine. Using available materials and real tool, you can create your own rendition of the famous Wright Flyer! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![Summer hours at The Discovery in downtown Reno, Nevada](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Summer_Hours-580x400-1.jpg)
Summer Hours: Open Mondays
From Memorial Day, May 27 though Labor Day, September 2, 2024, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! We hope to see you here. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
Find out more »![Small Wonder Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Small_Wonder_Wednesday_2023-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
Find out more »![$5 Admission after 4:00pm every Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/5_Dollars_After_4pm-580x400-1.png)
$5 Admission After 4:00pm
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
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3D Printing
3D printing technology is changing the fields of design and manufacturing at a rapid rate. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to witness the layer-by-layer creation of various objects, learn about the materials and technologies involved, and understand the applications and implications of 3D printing across industries like healthcare, engineering, and art.
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Dungeons & Dragons Miniature Painting
Join us in The Shop and discover your inner artist when you paint your very own D&D miniature figurine! Unleash your creativity as you customize and paint your own miniature, perfect for tabletop and board game enthusiasts! One figurine per guest, while supplies last. 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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3D Printing
3D printing technology is changing the fields of design and manufacturing at a rapid rate. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to witness the layer-by-layer creation of various objects, learn about the materials and technologies involved, and understand the applications and implications of 3D printing across industries like healthcare, engineering, and art.
Find out more »![Minecube sculptures inspired by Minecraft](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Minecube_Sculptures-580x400-1.jpg)
Minecube Sculptures
Calling all Minecraft fans! Head to The Shop to build your own sculptural tribute to your favorite character or NPC. Using simple wooden blocks and a healthy amount of glue, you can build and color your favorite character or artifact from the ever-popular game originally created by Mojang Studios in 2011. 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…
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3D Printing
3D printing technology is changing the fields of design and manufacturing at a rapid rate. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to witness the layer-by-layer creation of various objects, learn about the materials and technologies involved, and understand the applications and implications of 3D printing across industries like healthcare, engineering, and art.
Find out more »![Minecube sculptures inspired by Minecraft](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Minecube_Sculptures-580x400-1.jpg)
Minecube Sculptures
Calling all Minecraft fans! Head to The Shop to build your own sculptural tribute to your favorite character or NPC. Using simple wooden blocks and a healthy amount of glue, you can build and color your favorite character or artifact from the ever-popular game originally created by Mojang Studios in 2011. 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…
Find out more »![Summer hours at The Discovery in downtown Reno, Nevada](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Summer_Hours-580x400-1.jpg)
Summer Hours: Open Mondays
From Memorial Day, May 27 though Labor Day, September 2, 2024, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! We hope to see you here. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
Find out more »![Small Wonder Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Small_Wonder_Wednesday_2023-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
Find out more »![$5 Admission after 4:00pm every Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/5_Dollars_After_4pm-580x400-1.png)
$5 Admission After 4:00pm
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
Find out more »![Do-it-Yourself Wooden Bookends in The Shop at The Discovery](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DIY_Wooden_Bookends-580x400-1.jpg)
Do-it-Yourself Bookends
Keep your literary collection organized and carefully displayed with bookends you make in The Shop. Using real tools and a selection of wood and craft supplies, you can build bookends to keep your books in perfect, standing order. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Balloon Buster Blitz
Two robots enter the arena, but only one will be victorious! Register for the Balloon Buster Blitz and you’ll have the chance to build and code an autonomous robot using LEGO® Mindstorms. The ultimate goal? Have your robot pop as many balloons as possible before your opponent gets to them first. Please note: Advance registration is required.
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Pets and Mental Health
Join our partners from SPCA of Northern Nevada to learn how pets can help support your mental health, and meet a selection of adorable dogs and cats available for adoption. This program is offered in conjunction with Mental Health: Mind Matters, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. SPCA of Northern Nevada believes in an open, conversation-based adoption process that carefully matches the lifestyle and expectations of adopters with the personalities and needs of our homeless pets. This approach gives adopted pets…
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Do-it-Yourself Bookends
Keep your literary collection organized and carefully displayed with bookends you make in The Shop. Using real tools and a selection of wood and craft supplies, you can build bookends to keep your books in perfect, standing order. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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