Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum
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- Reno
The Discovery brings interactive science, technology, engineering, and invention exhibits to downtown Reno.
The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, usually called The Discovery, brings interactive science and invention exhibits to downtown Reno. Galleries connect technology, engineering, art, history, and experimentation, making this a place to explore ideas through activities rather than a conventional collection of objects behind glass.
Allow time to investigate the galleries at your own pace, and consult the current visitor guide if particular activities matter to your group. Confirm admission, opening times, and the day's programs before traveling; special sessions can have age restrictions or a different schedule from general museum access.
Visitor details reviewed October 17, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
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