Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum

490 S. Center Street, Downtown Reno · 775-786-1000 · Contact us

Calendar of events

Saturday

May

18

Bike to the Museum DayBike to the Museum Day

Celebrate the end of Bike to Work Week Reno with a pedal powered trip to The Discovery. In addition to bike related activities throughout the day, there'll be ample free bike parking thanks to our friends at Reno Bike Project.

Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Cost: Free with museum admission
Ages: Recommended for all ages


Saturday

May

18

ABC Bicycle ChecksKiwanis ABC Bicycle Checks

Learn how to get your bike ready for summer with Reno Sparks Kiwanis' ABC (air, brakes, chain) bicycle checkup. If you're in need of a bike, Kiwanis will have a selection on hand. Prices start at just $25 and helmets are just $10!

Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Cost: Free with museum admission
Ages: Recommended for all ages


Saturday

May

18

Gears on the MoveGears on the Move

Check out this open lab and learn how the gears on a bicycle can make a human being one of the most efficient machines on the planet! Families will get hands-on to learn about gears and the conservation of energy!

Time: 12:00 – 2:00pm
Cost: Free with museum admission
Ages: Recommended for ages 5 and up


Saturday

May

18

Reno Video Game SymphonyReno Video Game Symphony

When you play a video game, do you hear the soundtrack? Visit The Discovery on Saturday, May 18 and hear the Reno Video Game Symphony perform songs from your favorite games live! From classics like The Legend of Zelda, to the most recently released games, you're sure to hear something you'll recognize and enjoy.

Time: 3:00 – 5:00pm
Cost: Free with museum admission
Ages: Recommended for all ages


Wednesday

May

22

$4 admission after 4pm$4 admission after 4:00pm

Visit The Discovery after 4pm on Wednesday, May 22nd for just $4.00 admission per person. Children 1 and under are free. Members are always free!

Time: 4:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Members free, nonmembers $4


Monday

May

27

Memorial DayMemorial Day: Museum Open

The Discovery will be open from 10:00am to 5:00pm on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2013. Enjoy a day out of school learning and having fun at The Discovery!

Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Cost: Members free, nonmembers $8


Wednesday

May

29

Upromise 529 DayUpromise 5.29 Day

The SSgA Upromise 529 Plan invites your family to join us on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, "529 Day", to celebrate education and the future of our children. Enjoy free admission to The Discovery for children age 17 and under and a day of special events meant to inspire and remind everyone to start small, and dream big!

Time: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Cost: Free admission all day for children age 17 and under. Adults $8 or $4 after 4:00pm.


Saturday

June

1

Celebrate StringsCelebrate Strings

Be delighted by the sounds of youth violinists participating in the Reno Philharmonic's Celebrate Strings program in the museum's atrium.

Time: 1:00pm
Cost: Free with museum admission


Saturday

June

1

Social ScienceSocial Science

Don't miss Social Science, an exciting, artistic, scientific, adults-only event at The Discovery! Play like a kid again, gourmet food truck fare, clever art projects and tasty beer and wine. Find out more!

Date: Saturday, 6/1
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: $20 members, $25 nonmembers; $30 at the door
Ages: 21 and over only, please
Tickets: Purchase online or call 775-786-1000


Sunday

June

2

Nevada ReptilesNevada Reptiles

Local herpetological expert Dave Boland is bringing a variety of local scaly friends to The Discovery. In this class you'll learn about indigenous species, and capture/field study techniques and the rules that apply. There'll also be a special surprise guest!

Two shows: 12:30pm for ages 5 and under and 2:30pm for ages 6 and up.

Time: 12:30pm, 2:30pm
Cost: $3 members, $3 nonmembers
Register: Use the links below or call 775-786-1000
12:30pm (Ages 5 and under)     2:30pm (Ages 6 and up)


Wednesday

June

5

$4 admission after 4pm$4 admission after 4:00pm

Visit The Discovery after 4pm on Wednesday, June 5th for just $4.00 admission per person. Children 1 and under are free. Members are always free!

Time: 4:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Members free, nonmembers $4


Wednesday

June

12

$4 admission after 4pm$4 admission after 4:00pm

Visit The Discovery after 4pm on Wednesday, June 12th for just $4.00 admission per person. Children 1 and under are free. Members are always free!

Time: 4:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Members free, nonmembers $4


Friday

June

14

The Discovery After DarkThe Discovery After Dark

Back by popular demand! The Discovery After Dark, a night at the museum exclusively for students entering 7th, 8th and 9th grades, returns with even more art, science, music, food and fun. Get your tickets today!

Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: $10 members, $15 nonmembers
Ages: Students entering 7th, 8th or 9th grade
Tickets: Purchase online or call 775-786-1000

Wednesday

June

19

Small Wonder WednesdaySmall Wonder Wednesday

Visit The Discovery on the third Wednesday of the month at 9:00am, for a special morning set aside just for the museum's youngest visitors. Climb play and explore, one hour before the museum opens to everyone!

This Month's Theme:
Metamorphosis—Use watercolors to decorate a coffee filter which will become the wings of a colorful butterfly.

Note: Small Wonder Wednesdays are reserved for families with children age 5 and under. Older siblings may join at 10:00am.

Time: 9:00am
Cost: Members free, nonmembers $8
Ages: Ages 5 and under


Wednesday

June

19

$4 admission after 4pm$4 admission after 4:00pm

Visit The Discovery after 4pm on Wednesday, June 19th for just $4.00 admission per person. Children 1 and under are free. Members are always free!

Time: 4:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Members free, nonmembers $4


Wednesday

June

26

$4 admission after 4pm$4 admission after 4:00pm

Visit The Discovery after 4pm on Wednesday, June 26th for just $4.00 admission per person. Children 1 and under are free. Members are always free!

Time: 4:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Members free, nonmembers $4


Wednesday

July

3

$4 admission after 4pm$4 admission after 4:00pm

Visit The Discovery after 4pm on Wednesday, July 3rd for just $4.00 admission per person. Children 1 and under are free. Members are always free!

Time: 4:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Members free, nonmembers $4


Thursday

July

4

4th of JulyIndependence Day: Museum Closed

The Discovery will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2013 in observance of Independence Day. The museum will reopen on Friday, July 5th at 10:00am.


Wednesday

July

10

$4 admission after 4pm$4 admission after 4:00pm

Visit The Discovery after 4pm on Wednesday, July 10th for just $4.00 admission per person. Children 1 and under are free. Members are always free!

Time: 4:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Members free, nonmembers $4


Saturday

July

13

Turtles & TortoisesTurtles & Tortoises

Join local herpetological expert Dave Boland and his turtle and tortoise friends. You'll learn about origin, habitat, curiosities, and conservation of this great group of reptiles. Dave promises a very large surprise guest on this visit!

Two shows: 12:30pm for ages 5 and under and 2:30pm for ages 6 and up.

Time: 12:30pm, 2:30pm
Cost: $3 members, $3 nonmembers
Register: Use the links below or call 775-786-1000
12:30pm (Ages 5 and under)     2:30pm (Ages 6 and up)


Wednesday

July

17

$4 admission after 4pm$4 admission after 4:00pm

Visit The Discovery after 4pm on Wednesday, July 17th for just $4.00 admission per person. Children 1 and under are free. Members are always free!

Time: 4:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Members free, nonmembers $4


Wednesday

July

24

$4 admission after 4pm$4 admission after 4:00pm

Visit The Discovery after 4pm on Wednesday, July 24th for just $4.00 admission per person. Children 1 and under are free. Members are always free!

Time: 4:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Members free, nonmembers $4


Wednesday

July

31

$4 admission after 4pm$4 admission after 4:00pm

Visit The Discovery after 4pm on Wednesday, July 31st for just $4.00 admission per person. Children 1 and under are free. Members are always free!

Time: 4:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Members free, nonmembers $4


Seasonal camps

Six weeks, 12
exciting camps,
endless amounts
of learning & fun!

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Birthday parties

Parties at The Discovery
are not only fun,
they're educational!

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Enjoy free admission
and lots of other exciting
benefits, all year long.

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