Today's Hours
10:00am - 5:00pm There’s always more to discover!
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.
Free museum admission for University of Nevada, Reno students, faculty, and staff during the Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants exhibition (through Sunday, January 7, 2024)
Museum Hours
Monday – Closed*
Tuesday – 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday – 10:00am – 8:00pm
Thursday – 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday – 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday – 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday – 12:00 – 5:00pm
General Admission
$11 – Children (ages 1-17)
$13 – Adults
$12 – Seniors (ages 65+)
Free – Children under age 1
Every Wednesday beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person!
*Open Mondays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, on state and national holidays, and during WCSD breaks. Visit the calendar of events for details.
Membership has its benefits!
Become a member and visit the museum as often as you like, plus many other benefits!
Veterans and Active Duty Military
The Discovery offers a discount of $1 off general admission per visitor for groups accompanied by a Veteran or Active Duty member of the military.
ASTC Passport Program (reciprocal admission)
The Discovery participates in the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) reciprocal admission program. Find out more here.
School Field Trips
The Discovery offers special admission rates and educational programs for school field trips. Find out more here.
Group Visits
Visiting The Discovery with a group of 20 or more? Find out more about group visit reservations.
Unaccompanied Minors
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience at The Discovery, children age 15 and under are not permitted to enter or remain in the museum without the supervision of an adult (age 18 or older). The Discovery requires that adults remain with and actively supervise children at all times.
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.