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Hours, Admission and Location
The Discovery is a hands-on science center designed to spark visitors’ curiosity—regardless of age. The museum boasts 67,000 square-feet of ever-changing galleries and exhibits focused on science, technology, engineering, art, history and invention, all designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and the joy of lifelong learning in all who visit.
Open Wednesdays & Weekends
The Discovery is open to the public Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Museum Hours
Monday – Temporarily closed
Tuesday – Temporarily closed
Wednesday – 10:00am – 1:00pm, 4:00 – 7:00pm
Thursday – Temporarily closed
Friday – 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday – 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday – 10:00am – 5:00pm
General Admission
$11 – Children (ages 1-17)
$13 – Adults
$12 – Seniors (ages 65+)
Free – Children under age 1
Members enjoy free admission and many other benefits. Learn more about membership.
Holiday and school break hours: For museum hours on holidays and during WCSD school breaks, please visit the calendar of events.
Veterans and Active Duty Military
The Discovery offers a $1 per person general admission discount for groups accompanied by a Veteran or Active Duty member of the military.
ASTC Reciprocal Admission
The Discovery participates in the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) reciprocal admission program. Find out more here.
Group Visits and School Field Trips
The Discovery offers special admission rates and programs for school field trips and groups of 20 or more. Find out more here.
How to get to The Discovery
490 S. Center Street · Reno, NV 89501
Phone: 775-786-1000 · Fax: 775-785-1114
Basic directions
From I-80 East
Exit at N. Sierra Street (Exit 13) and turn right, heading south. Drive approximately 1 mile and turn left on Liberty Street, heading east. Drive three blocks and turn right, heading south, on Sinclair Street. Enter parking lot immediately on the right.
From I-80 West
Exit at N. Virginia Street (Exit 13) and proceed to N. Sierra Street. Turn left on N. Sierra, heading south. Drive approximately 1 mile and turn left on Liberty Street, heading east. Drive three blocks and turn right, heading south, on Sinclair Street. Enter parking lot immediately on the right.
From Hwy 395 North
Exit at Mill Street (Exit 66) and turn left, heading west. Drive approximately .5 miles and make a slight left turn onto Ryland Street. After approximately .5 miles, make a slight left turn onto E. Liberty Street. After .2 miles, turn left on Sinclair Street, heading south. Enter parking lot immediately on the right.
From Hwy 395 South
Exit at Mill Street (Exit 66) and turn right, heading west. Drive approximately .5 miles and make a slight left turn onto Ryland Street. After approximately .5 miles, make a slight left turn onto E. Liberty Street. After .2 miles, turn left on Sinclair Street, heading south. Enter parking lot immediately on the right.
Bus transportation
The Discovery is located on RTC’s Rapid Connect route. For a map and schedule for that route, please visit RTC’s website.