Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, often known as The Discovery, is a science center and museum located in Reno, Nevada.[1] The museum, a private non-profit, was founded in 2011 and is geared towards both children and adults. It showcases science, technology, engineering, art, and math permanent and special exhibits in its 67,000 square foot space.[2][3][4]
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  490 S. Center Street Reno, NV 89501 | |
| Established | 2011 |
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| Location | Reno, Nevada, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°31′19″N 119°48′32″W / 39.522°N 119.809°W |
| Type | Science center, Science museum |
| Visitors | 182,230 (2019) |
| Website | nvdm |
History
editThe Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum concept came from Chris Riche, an entrepreneur who conducted a feasibility study on the need for Reno to have a science center. He eventually raised funds to create the organization and Terry Lee Wells Foundation donated $4 million. In return, the museum was named after their foundation.[5] It is housed in the former Reno City Hall, though the location has undergone numerous renovations since the museum’s opening year.[6]
Exhibits
editThe Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum is primarily a science center and offers interactive exhibits that both children and adult visitors can engage with. The following are some permanent installments that still exist in the museum to date.[7]
Mindbender Mansion
editThe exhibit is placed inside a Victorian mansion where both adult and child visitors can complete interactive problem-solving challenges intended for individuals and groups.[8]
Inside Out: An Anatomy Experience
editVisitors who engage with this exhibit can explore the human body’s anatomy throughout, including their own. Both adult and child visitors can engage with this exhibit.[9]
Little Discoveries
editThe museum exhibits in this area are designed for children no older than five years old, ranging from hands-on car-building experience to geological displays.[10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum". Travel Nevada. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ "About The Discovery". The Discovery. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ "Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum". US News.
- ^ "The Discovery Museum Reno: Bringing Hands-On Science and Innovation to the Public – WorkLivePlayRenoTahoe". Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ "TERRY LEE WELLS – Nevada Women's History Project". www.nevadawomen.org. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ Barber, Alicia. "Reno City Hall (former) - Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum". Reno Historical. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ "Permanent Exhibitions". The Discovery. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ Vaughan, Matt. "Sierra Nevada Corporation donates to nonprofits with massive year-end gift". www.kolotv.com. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ Skorupa, Susan. "Eew! Body parts: Discover human body at The Discovery". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ "Little Discoveries". The Discovery. Retrieved 2021-06-25.