The Discovery

🛠Exciting news! Thanks to a generous donation, The Discovery is about to undergo a number of major improvement projects. Work will begin Monday, August 26 and will continue through Sunday, October 4, concluding just in time for WCSD’s fall break. There will be some inconveniences along the way, but we’re very excited about the benefits these improvement will have for museum visitors!

The Discovery has been providing northern Nevadans with exciting ways to get hands-on with science for nearly 13 years. Hearing stories from our community about how much they value what the museum provides is both gratifying and motivating. We invite you to take a moment to read what Atzimba and her family love about The Discovery and how they hope the community continues to see the museum as a treasured community asset. #nonprofitday #sciencemuseum #biggestlittlecity

KTVN 2 News Nevada's Kristen Remington recently visited The Discovery to check out Mental Health: Mind Matters, our current featured exhibition. If you haven't seen this important exhibition yet, you only have until September 8 to explore mental health and what we can do to improve it. #sciencemuseum #renotahoeusa #mentalhealth

The Discovery is filled with people who are passionate about science learning. But fewer are as passionate as Scott “Gory” Lipsey. Gory’s love of science and museums helps him “blow minds for a living” as a Museum Educator here at The Discovery.

Embrace your love for science and support #thediscovery while you do! ♥️ 🔬 Become an I ♥️ Science Society member today and be part of something bigger. Your monthly contribution helps shape the future of The Discovery, bringing science and lifelong learning to our community. Not only that, but becoming a member unlocks exclusive benefits tailored just for you! Learn more about the benefits of becoming a Society member and all of its perks through our website.

The Discovery is proud to announce our completion of the Cambio program, a year-long professional development institute designed to help museum teams shift internal organizational practices to create STEM experiences that are culturally relevant and responsive to Latinx communities.

The Discovery is excited to have had Senator Catherine Cortez Masto visit the museum last week to tour Mental Health: Mind Matters. Her recognition of the importance of the exhibition and the museum’s mission is an absolute honor.

When it comes to making The Discovery an enriching experience, there’s no denying that our Museum Educators play a pivotal role. Among them is Odalys Maldonado who, after joining our team in March of 2023, has contributed greatly to the inclusive interactions with community members we strive to serve on a daily basis. Read more about Odalys in our newest staff profile: https://lnkd.in/gkCAxhcF

The Discovery is excited to present The Gills Club: Shark Exploration, a free program offered in partnership with the Gills Club on Saturday, June 8th designed to teach girls in 3rd through 7th grades all about the magic of sharks through various hands-on activities. https://lnkd.in/gNbrhHjh

A HUGE thank you to our friends at Reno Running Company for another successful Leprechaun Race. A record-setting number of runners signed up to chase the leprechaun through the streets of Midtown Reno, starting and finishing here at The Discovery! We value our partnership immensely, and can't wait for the 13th annual event in 2025!