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16sepAll Day22Daily Discoveries - Hispanic Heritage Month - Olmec Civilization
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Hispanic Heritage Month – Olmec Civilization Time: Ongoing throughout the Day Location: The PNC Art Zone Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1 Description: Some of the amazing art pieces left behind by the Olmecs are their colossal
Event Details
Hispanic Heritage Month – Olmec Civilization
- Time: Ongoing throughout the Day
- Location: The PNC Art Zone
- Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1
- Description: Some of the amazing art pieces left behind by the Olmecs are their colossal heads. Join us as we practice making our own heads!
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- Time: Ongoing throughout the Day
- Location: Creative Stations
- Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3
- Description: Sculpt a masterpiece inspired by Olmec carvings.
- Time: Ongoing throughout the Day
- Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Site
- Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
- Description: Explore iconic 3D printed replica Olmec artifacts.
Dinosaur Digs – Special for Little Learners 5 and Younger
- Time: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
- Location: The PNC Art Zone
- Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1
- Description: Budding paleontologists will dig deep and enjoy hands-on explorations of fossils during this engaging introduction to the world of dinosaurs and ancient life.
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Watercolor Fun
- Time: 11:00 am
- Location: Presentation Space
- Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3
- Description: Learn all about color, color mixing, and brush techniques in this guided painting experience. Find the colorful artist within!
DNA Detectives – At the Science Bench
- Time: 11:30 am
- Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Site
- Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
- Description: Join us as we explore the great blueprint of human design, DNA, and learn how it makes you unique!
Theater Games
- Time: 12:30 pm
- Location: Presentation Space
- Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
- Description: Meet us on the stage to learn the basics of acting as you work together and engage your imagination.
Makey Makey
- Time: 2:00 pm
- Location: Open Making
- Gallery: DISCOVERY Lab – Level 2
- Description: Experience electricity like never before as you use everyday objects to conduct musical circuits!
What’s in the Trash
- Time: 2:30 pm
- Location: Presentation Space
- Gallery: Eco City – Level 2
- Description: Dive in and take a closer look at what’s in the trash and see what you discover, and learn a little about sustainability too!
Super Cold Science – At the Science Bench
- Time: 3:00 pm
- Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Site
- Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
- Description: At -320°F, fascinating things happen! Explore the world of “super cold” temperatures in this chilling presentation.
Cody Coyote is Lost in the Desert Puppet Show
- Time: 4:00 pm
- Location: Riseman Family Theatre
- Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
- Description: Meet some of the interesting animals that live in the Mojave Desert as Cody the Coyote searches for his family, at the Riseman Family Theatre!
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Time
september 16 (Saturday) - 22 (Friday)
01octAll DayDaily Discoveries - Hispanic Heritage Month - Aztec Civilization
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Hispanic Heritage Month – Aztec Civilization Time: Ongoing throughout the Day Location: The PNC Art Zone Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1 Description: Aztecs used peppers to spice up their diet, even using them in their version
Event Details
Hispanic Heritage Month – Aztec Civilization
- Time: Ongoing throughout the Day
- Location: The PNC Art Zone
- Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1
- Description: Aztecs used peppers to spice up their diet, even using them in their version of hot chocolate. Join us as we make our own peppers.
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- Time: Ongoing throughout the Day
- Location: Creative Stations
- Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3
- Description: Make a work of art inspired by Aztec mosaics.
- Time: Ongoing throughout the Day
- Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Site
- Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
- Description: Tenochtitlan was a marvel of architectural design. Discover a reconstruction of the Templo Mayor, Huēy Teōcalli (Great Temple), through a 3D printed Model.
Color My World – Special for Little Learners 5 and Younger
- Time: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
- Location: The PNC Art Zone
- Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1
- Description: A preschool presentation incorporating hands-on activities, literature and body movements to teach participants about the three primary colors and the secondary colors they make when mixed together!
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One Point Perspective
- Time: 11:00 am
- Location: Presentation Space
- Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3
- Description: Join us for an engaging discussion about one-point perspective and learn how to create depth in your own art.
Fun with Polymers – At the Science Bench
- Time: 11:30 am
- Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Site
- Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
- Description: Discover the importance of polymers and learn why they are an integral part of our everyday lives.
Navigating the Ship
- Time: 12:30 pm
- Location: Presentation Space
- Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
- Description: Set sail with us and explore navigation. Learn map reading skills and use a compass to locate treasure!
Circuits in a Snap
- Time: 2:00 pm
- Location: Open Making
- Gallery: DISCOVERY Lab – Level 2
- Description: Learn how to use electrical circuits to power lights and motors, and then practice electrical engineering as a team!
The Truth about Teeth
- Time: 2:30 pm
- Location: Presentation Space
- Gallery: Eco City – Level 2
- Description: Join us as we dive deeper into our smile and explore dental hygiene.
Action Reaction – At the Science Bench
- Time: 3:00 pm
- Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Site
- Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
- Description: Flames, color changes, awesome actions and reactions! Explore chemistry while observing dazzling demonstrations!
Going Green for my City Puppet Show
- Time: 4:00 pm
- Location: Riseman Family Theatre
- Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
- Description: Join us in the Riseman Family Theatre for our daily puppet show. Discover how “green” the city of Las Vegas is, and how we can make eco-friendly choices to contribute to a sustainable community.
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All Day (Sunday)
01oct10:30 amMember Morning - Fall into Fun
Event Details
Get ready to join us for another Member Morning! Please note, this is a Member only event. Memberships will be verified at check-in.
Event Details
Get ready to join us for another Member Morning!
Please note, this is a Member only event. Memberships will be verified at check-in. Click here to register!
Time
(Sunday) 10:30 am
Location
DISCOVERY Children's Museum
360 Promenade PLace
07octAll DayDaily Discoveries - Hispanic Heritage Month - Inca Civilization
Event Details
Hispanic Heritage Month – Inca Civilization Time: Ongoing throughout the Day Location: The PNC Art Zone Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1 Description: Terrace farming was a big aspect of Inca life. Join us and create your
Event Details
Hispanic Heritage Month – Inca Civilization
- Time: Ongoing throughout the Day
- Location: The PNC Art Zone
- Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1
- Description: Terrace farming was a big aspect of Inca life. Join us and create your own terrace farm.
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- Time: Ongoing throughout the Day
- Location: Creative Stations
- Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3
- Description: Craft a sculpture inspired by Incan metalwork.
- Time: Ongoing throughout the Day
- Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Site
- Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
- Description: Explore an ancient Incan residence, scanned by archaeologists, from the famed Lost City of Machu Picchu.
Color My World – Special for Little Learners 5 and Younger
- Time: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
- Location: The PNC Art Zone
- Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1
- Description: A preschool presentation incorporating hands-on activities, literature and body movements to teach participants about the three primary colors and the secondary colors they make when mixed together!
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One Point Perspective
- Time: 11:00 am
- Location: Presentation Space
- Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3
- Description: Join us for an engaging discussion about one-point perspective and learn how to create depth in your own art.
Fun with Polymers – At the Science Bench
- Time: 11:30 am
- Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Site
- Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
- Description: Discover the importance of polymers and learn why they are an integral part of our everyday lives.
Navigating the Ship
- Time: 12:30 pm
- Location: Presentation Space
- Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
- Description: Set sail with us and explore navigation. Learn map reading skills and use a compass to locate treasure!
Circuits in a Snap
- Time: 2:00 pm
- Location: Open Making
- Gallery: DISCOVERY Lab – Level 2
- Description: Learn how to use electrical circuits to power lights and motors, and then practice electrical engineering as a team!
The Truth about Teeth
- Time: 2:30 pm
- Location: Presentation Space
- Gallery: Eco City – Level 2
- Description: Join us as we dive deeper into our smile and explore dental hygiene.
Action Reaction – At the Science Bench
- Time: 3:00 pm
- Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Site
- Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
- Description: Flames, color changes, awesome actions and reactions! Explore chemistry while observing dazzling demonstrations!
Going Green for my City Puppet Show
- Time: 4:00 pm
- Location: Riseman Family Theatre
- Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
- Description: Join us in the Riseman Family Theatre for our daily puppet show. Discover how “green” the city of Las Vegas is, and how we can make eco-friendly choices to contribute to a sustainable community.
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All Day (Saturday)
21octAll DayDaily Discoveries - Flood Safety Event
Event Details
Flood Safety Event Time: Ongoing throughout the Day Location: The PNC Art Zone Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1 Description: It’s national chemistry week! Celebrate by using chromatography to
Event Details
Flood Safety Event
- Time: Ongoing throughout the Day
- Location: The PNC Art Zone
- Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1
- Description: It’s national chemistry week! Celebrate by using chromatography to create stunning butterflies.
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- Time: Ongoing throughout the Day
- Location: Creative Stations
- Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3
- Description: Explore absorption and osmosis by creating your own salt painting.
- Time: Ongoing throughout the Day
- Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Site
- Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
- Description: Observe a flash flood model demonstration and learn about the destruction caused by flash floods.
Color My World – Special for Little Learners 5 and Younger
- Time: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
- Location: The PNC Art Zone
- Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1
- Description: A preschool presentation incorporating hands-on activities, literature and body movements to teach participants about the three primary colors and the secondary colors they make when mixed together!
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One Point Perspective
- Time: 11:00 am
- Location: Presentation Space
- Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3
- Description: Join us for an engaging discussion about one-point perspective and learn how to create depth in your own art.
Fun with Polymers – At the Science Bench
- Time: 11:30 am
- Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Site
- Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
- Description: Discover the importance of polymers and learn why they are an integral part of our everyday lives.
Navigating the Ship
- Time: 12:30 pm
- Location: Presentation Space
- Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
- Description: Set sail with us and explore navigation. Learn map reading skills and use a compass to locate treasure!
Circuits in a Snap
- Time: 2:00 pm
- Location: Open Making
- Gallery: DISCOVERY Lab – Level 2
- Description: Learn how to use electrical circuits to power lights and motors, and then practice electrical engineering as a team!
What’s in the Trash
- Time: 2:30 pm
- Location: Presentation Space
- Gallery: Eco City – Level 2
- Description: Dive in and take a closer look at what’s in the trash and see what you discover! Learn a little about sustainability and explore the importance of keeping trash out of storm drains.
Action Reaction – At the Science Bench
- Time: 3:00 pm
- Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Site
- Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
- Description: Flames, color changes, awesome actions and reactions! Explore chemistry while observing dazzling demonstrations!
Going Green for my City Puppet Show
- Time: 4:00 pm
- Location: Riseman Family Theatre
- Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
- Description: Join us in the Riseman Family Theatre for our daily puppet show. Discover how “green” the city of Las Vegas is, and how we can make eco-friendly choices to contribute to a sustainable community.
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Time
All Day (Saturday)
Celebrating over 33 Years in the Valley
Celebrating more than 33 years as a non-profit, DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is the top interactive Museum in Southern Nevada, welcoming all children and families to explore three complete floors filled with heart-pumping, brain-boosting, curiosity-satisfying fun, adventure, and DISCOVERY.
