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Visitor tip
Don't miss the NASA room and robotics exhibits—these are highlighted as visitor favorites. Check the events calendar for special programming like 'Bubble Days' and 'Storytelling' sessions, plus DIY workshops (Insect Hotel, String Art, Spaceship Invention) that add educational value.
Visitor tip
The water play area and climbing structures are popular with young children, while interactive exhibits and puzzles engage older kids. The variety makes it genuinely fun for multi-age groups, from toddlers to school-age children.
About The Discovery
Interactive science museum. Science & technology museum presenting interactive exhibits & temporary exhibitions.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Location
- Downtown Reno, NV
- Experience
- Hands-on science for everyone
- Hours
- 10:00am - 5:00pm
What visitors say
Awesome place to let your little one explore and be a child. I highly recommend the annual membership. $27 for myself and a two year old vs $85 (I think) for the annual. With Summer coming up it was a no brainer. They had an awesome…
Just a great place to visit with kids. Plenty of buttons to push and at the same time very educational. Staff we extremely friendly. Reasonable entry price. When we were there there was a sensational lego exhibition.
I love being a member of this museum. I can bring the grandkids back anytime. Sometimes we are here for only an hour, others several hours and we bring a lunch. The first picture is my grandson almost 4 years ago, he is now 5. Watching…
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Did You Know?
- The Discovery offers an exceptional annual membership value at $27 per adult plus one child, compared to $85 for a single visit, making it one of the most affordable museum memberships for families in the region
- The museum features a NASA-themed room that is popular enough to be specifically mentioned by multiple visitors as a standout attraction for children
- The Discovery maintains specialized exhibits including robotic rooms and features recurring programming like 'Bubbles Days' and storytelling sessions that encourage repeat visits
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