The Discovery Museum Nevada
Northern Nevada’s hands-on science museum with 67,000 square feet of permanent and featured exhibitions for curious folks of all ages🔬
Invent a Sport
Visitors can use a variety of pieces that could be used to create a new sport, or innovate a sport they like. pieces are cones, various sports pieces, some…
DIY Sun Catchers
Visit The Shop to create a beautiful and functional device to harness the power of the sun. Using a variety of materials, you can create a sun catcher that…
Summer Hours: Open Mondays
From Memorial Day, May 26 though Labor Day, September 1, 2025, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week…
Do-it-Yourself Wooden Hot Rods
Celebrate Hot August Nights with a project in The Shop inspired by classic cars and hot rod culture. Using a variety of tools and a selection of wood and…
Summer Circuit STEAM
Visit The Shop to combine science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) to create a summer themed decoration that transfers energy to light an LED.…
Biggest Little Mess Fest
Unleash the ooze! A hands‑on celebration where science gets delightfully messy. Biggest Little Mess Fest is The Discovery’s hands-on celebration of messy…
Social Science: The Heist
Explore the art of the steal at this Social Science inspired by the science and tech used to pull off the biggest heists. Get ready to steal the crown jewels…