Ever wanted to travel to the past, or climb a cloud? Well, the Discovery Museum will allow you to!
The Discovery is a hands-on science center, designed JUST to spark your curiosity – no matter what the age!
In fact there is 67,000 sq ft of every-changing, hands-on galleries and exhibits that are focused on science, art, history, engineering, and even invention. All of these are designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and the joy of learning!
Kids and parents will discover and experience fascinating exhibitions – from space, cars, science and nature.
You can explore a cave, pitch a tent, and wade in a stream as you interact with Nevada’s incredible wildlife. You can explore the art of inventing and try and come up with your own life changing invention! You can try your hand at building a green home with renewable energy, or splash around and get a little wet in their 80 foot long working model of the Truckee River!
For those little scientists, they can visit Little Discoveries where they can climb, explore, and work together.
The museum also feature special events which you must keen an eye out for so you don’t miss them! Love robots!? Then Discovery After Dark is where you need to be – where you will have the change to explore an awesome variety of robotic technologies, including the funny names squiggle ‘bots and Cubelets. A great example of one of their special events.
Fancy camping but don’t own a tent? No problem! The camp-in program is a great educational experience for schools, scouts, or just your family. When most of the people leave, your adventure begins!
So get your discovery hat on as there is much to see and do!
My 17 mo has been going since he could just walk (13 mo old) and his favorite is the water table! He loves the ball room, too. He will hang out at the water table for 30-45 minutes at a time, which is a long time for my energetic guy. The water blocking smocks are great. We went often on Friday Nights during the summer (free!) and have since bought a membership we use on very cold or rainy days, esp if there have been a couple in a row. There’s plenty for him to grow into abs I’m sure we will continue coming here for years.
I’ve been to children’s museums all across the US and UK. This one is just ok, very small and best for kids under age 6. I was disappointed with the quite high price as well. The reciprocal relationships are only half off at Boston Children’s Museum and isn’t worth the price. It would only be worth the membership or even going to, if your drive is under 10 min. There are so many better places around such as Ecotarium, The Museum of Science, Boston Children’s Museum, Providence Children’s Museum etc that are worth a 30 to 50 min drive.
This place is cool
Friendly, informative, and fun. The kids (3 & 5) love both the play and science buildings. The reciprocal relationship with the Boston Children’s Museum is an added bonus.
AWESOME!!!They have everything, including some free opening hours.Love to bring the family there