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The Discovery Northern Nevada’s hands-on science museum offering programs and exhibitions for curious folks of every age. nvdm.org
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10/28/2026

The Discovery’s 15th annual Halloween Trick or Treat this past Saturday was nothing short of spooktacular! We welcomed more than 2,700 ghost, ghouls, and goblins for a scary good time thanks to support from The Smile Shop, Renown Health, Northern Nevada Health System and Family Respite Care of Nevada. We can’t wait for another hauntingly fun time next year!

10/23/2026

Do you dare join us for The Discovery’s annual Halloween Trick or Treat tomorrow?

10/23/2026

Do you dare join us for The Discovery’s annual spooktacular Halloween Trick or Treat tomorrow

Members get a special treat at this year’s Halloween event this Saturday... performances by our friends from The Biggest...
10/21/2026

Members get a special treat at this year’s Halloween event this Saturday... performances by our friends from The Biggest Little Circus between 10am and noon.

Not a member yet? It’s not too late to join to attend the members-only portion of our annual Halloween event and enjoy a long list of other benefits. Becoming a member is easy, just visit our website and let the discoveries begin!

This coming Saturday, The Discovery welcomes you to our 15th annual Halloween Trick or Treat! Visit the museum in costum...
10/18/2026

This coming Saturday, The Discovery welcomes you to our 15th annual Halloween Trick or Treat! Visit the museum in costume and trick-or-treat from gallery to gallery. There’ll be spooky decorations and delicious treats for all the friendly or scary ghosts, ghouls and goblins who dare to attend.

🎟 Save time and skip the line by purchasing tickets in advance.

This Saturday, join us for Girl Power and explore careers in energy! Through a variety of hands-on activities lead by ex...
10/15/2026

This Saturday, join us for Girl Power and explore careers in energy! Through a variety of hands-on activities lead by experts in the field, this intensive STEM Lab will help aspiring female energy professionals explore energy careers from solar and wind, to hydro and geothermal. Registration is FREE, but space is limited!

79 years ago today, Chuck Yeager piloted the first manned aircraft – the Bell X-1 – breaking the sound barrier. His hist...
10/14/2026

79 years ago today, Chuck Yeager piloted the first manned aircraft – the Bell X-1 – breaking the sound barrier. His historic supersonic breakthrough launched the space age.

Learn more about aviation, aeronautics and the space race when you explore Above and Beyond, on exhibit now here at The Discovery!

Learning can be messy, and based on the success of The Discovery’s inaugural Biggest Little Mess Fest, it should be! On ...
10/13/2026

Learning can be messy, and based on the success of The Discovery’s inaugural Biggest Little Mess Fest, it should be! On Saturday, September 12 more than 1,200 people showed to learn and make a BIG mess, proving that Northern Nevada families are more than ready to get their hands (and everything else) dirty for science.

The Discovery kicked off a brand-new tradition on Saturday, September 12, as more than 1,200 visitors flooded the museum for the inaugural Biggest Little

We’re honored to have received 1st place in the "Best Indoor Activity for Kids" category and runner up in the "Best Fami...
10/07/2026

We’re honored to have received 1st place in the "Best Indoor Activity for Kids" category and runner up in the "Best Family Outing" category in the 2026 Reno News & Review Best of Northern Nevada poll.

Our sincere thanks to RN&R readers and our entire community for supporting the museum’s ongoing efforts to be the community asset we need.

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490 S Center Street
Reno, NV
89501

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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(775) 786-1000

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