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The Discovery Historical Museum ·$$

The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum is a great place to bring your family to explore and learn about the history of the state of Nevada among other things. Exhibits deal with nature, wildlife, environmentalism and renewable energy as they pertain to the region. The permanent exhibitions at Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum include Inside Out : an Anatomy Experience, Spark! Lab Smithsonian, Da Vinci's Corner, Nevada Stories and Little Discoveries among others. 

Website: nvdm.org

Phone: (775) 786-1000

Closed now

  • Fri 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

490 S Center St Reno, NV 89501 ·2178.90 mi

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  • Family friendly
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Tripadvisor traveler s s 11/11/25

I grew up in Reno and this was my childhood museum. I used to do camps here and my kids currently do them during the summer: it is AMAZING. If your kids are older, I would definetly reccomend doing a sleepover at the Discovery for their b-day with their friends. It's a hit!

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Tripadvisor traveler WillM2349 10/10/25

What a fantastic experience! The Discovery Museum in Reno exceeded our expectations. The interactive exhibits kept our kids entertained for hours, and there’s something for every age to enjoy. The staff were welcoming, everything was spotless, and we all left smiling and talking about our favorite parts. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Reno!

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Tripadvisor traveler mburrusnm 06/17/24

I knew this museum would have a lot to offer for children, but I didn't realize it was completely geared towards children. My boyfriend and I are both 60ish and were looking for something fun and interesting to do on a Sunday afternoon. This really was not what we were thinking it would be, and we were very disappointed at the $30 admission fee for an hour spent with toddlers and small children. I love children, but this place should definitely advertise itself as a Children's Discovery Museum. I will say that my grandchildren in another state would have really enjoyed it here.

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Tripadvisor traveler wendyt125 02/17/24

Literally for all ages. My 14 year old stayed busy 3+ hours and well as his dad. Science, hands on, arts and crafts, puzzles. Lots to do. Great for little kids too.

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Tripadvisor traveler caseyg975 01/07/24

We had a blast at The Discovery! There were so many hands-on activities. Our children did not want to leave! We especially enjoyed the room with the life-size Scrabble Board and Electronic Etch-a-Sketch. We highly recommend this museum!

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