If you could pick one place to visit while in Reno that would entertain and inspire your children for hours, it could easily be the Nevada Discovery Museum. There are many galleries and exhibits for kids to enjoy.
The Truckee Connect is an 80-foot long working model of the Truckee River. The kids get a little wet playing with balls, foam shapes and other floaties as the see how current works and water moves. The flooring around is made of a slip resistant material and staff is always squeegeeing the ground just in case.
The Da Vinci Corner helps explore the world through intersection of art, science and fun.
Even us parents will have fun playing and learning with our children. Here in the Build It room we saw parents getting the most involved stacking KEVA planks, building houses, bridges, and arches.
Nevada Discovery Museum Events for July
Small Wonder Wednesday
July 15 9:00 am
Don’t miss this special morning just for museum visitors age 5 and under. Participate in story time and explore the museum for a full hour before it opens to the public.
The Power Of Paper
July 15 10:30am – 7:00pm (all ages)
Visit The Shop and choose from a variety of projects designed to test the amazing capabilities of paper. Make a pinwheel, mobile, puppet, or anything you choose!
July 15th Half Price Admission after 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Every Wednesday
The Power Of Paper
July 16 10:30am – 4:00pm (all ages)
Visit The Shop and choose from a variety of projects designed to test the amazing capabilities of paper. Make a pinwheel, mobile, puppet, or anything you choose!
The Power Of Paper
July 17 10:30am – 4:00pm (all ages)
Visit The Shop and choose from a variety of projects designed to test the amazing capabilities of paper. Make a pinwheel, mobile, puppet, or anything you choose!
Visiting Artist: Carol Foldvary-Anderson
July 18th (10am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:00pm) (Ages 7+)
Visit The Discovery to learn how to create beautiful landscape works of art using her innovative Oil Pastel Smudge technique from Visiting Artist Carol Foldvary-Anderson. Limited to 15 participants per session.
The Power Of Paper
July 18 10:30am – 4:00pm (all ages)
Visit The Shop and choose from a variety of projects designed to test the amazing capabilities of paper. Make a pinwheel, mobile, puppet, or anything you choose!
Social Science: Inside Your Outside
July 18 6:00pm – 9:00pm (Adults Only)
Don’t miss Social Science, an exciting, artistic, scientific, adults-only event at The Discovery! Enjoy tasty beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres from Whole Foods Market Reno, take part in intriguing science demos and clever art projects, and play like a kid again! Get your tickets today!
The Power Of Paper
July 17 10:30am – 4:00pm (all ages)
Visit The Shop and choose from a variety of projects designed to test the amazing capabilities of paper. Make a pinwheel, mobile, puppet, or anything you choose!
Peace Crane Project
July 22 2:00 – 6:00 pm (all ages)
Paper cranes are a prominent icon in Japanese culture. 1,000 cranes are often given as wedding gifts or bestowed upon a family with a new baby. Visit The Discovery to learn the art of origami and create your own paper cranes.
Small Wonder Wednesday
July 29 9:00 am (ages 5 and under)
Don’t miss this special morning just for museum visitors age 5 and under. Participate in story time and explore the museum for a full hour before it opens to the public.
For more events, check out the Nevada Discovery Museum’s Calendar of Events.
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