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.

General Admission

$10 – children (ages 1-17)
$12 – adults
$10 – seniors (ages 65+)
Free – Under age 1

Annual Membership

Become a member and enjoy free admission all year long plus an impressive list of other members-only benefits! Find out more about becoming a member of The Discovery.

$5 admission every Wednesday

Admission to The Discovery is just $5 per person after 4:00pm every Wednesday. And, best of all, the museum is open until 8:00pm. For more information, visit our calendar of events.

Veterans and Active Duty Military

The Discovery offers a $1 per person discount for groups accompanied by a Veteran or Active Duty member of the military.

Group Visits and School Field Trips

The Discovery offers special admission rates and programs for groups of 20 or larger and school field trips. Find out more here.

ASTC & ACM Reciprocal Admission

The Discovery participates in both the ASTC and ACM reciprocal admission programs. Find out more here.

Summer Museum Hours

The Discovery is open on Mondays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, on national holidays, and during Washoe County School District school breaks. For more information, visit the calendar of events.

Small Wonder Wednesdays

The Discovery opens at 9:00am every Wednesday for Small Wonder Wednesday, an hour just for families with children age 5 and under. See calendar of events for details.

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.