The Discovery - The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum

490 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501
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Our missionThe Discovery is a hands-on museum dedicated to inspiring lifelong learning in science, technology, engineering, art, math, and the world around us.

The Discovery – The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum

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Corporate/Group Volunteer

Organizations and groups are an essential part of The Discovery’s volunteer team. Group volunteer projects are a great way to make a big impact in a short amount of time at here at the museum. We offer both ongoing and one-time projects for highly engaged groups and their interests.
  • One-time, Occasional
  • 55+, Adults
  • Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams
  • Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Spark!Lab Smithsonian Volunteer

Volunteers will create meaningful experiences with children and families by exploring the process of invention. They may even create something completely new with the tools and materials provided in this hands-on open classroom.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Museum Internships

The Discovery offers customized, staff-level internships to qualified college students and recent graduates. Internships at The Discovery are unpaid, but the experience is well worth your time. You are placed with enthusiastic mentors, who will help you develop future job skills and discover the inner workings of a world-class, hands-on science museum.
  • Weekly
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays

The Shop Volunteer

Volunteers will help unleash the creative potential of visitors through the innovative tools and materials that are provided in The Shop.
  • Occasional, Weekly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Art Alcove Volunteer

Share your artistic talent with the children and families who visit The Discovery. The Art Alcove volunteer is expected to be able to create a welcoming environment that offers visitors an inspiring and safe experience.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Teen Assistant Program

The Discovery is seeking friendly and enthusiastic teen volunteers to serve as assistants for Camp Discovery, the museum’s summer camp program for kids entering kindergarten through 7th grade. Teen Assistants gain experience working with students in a fun, hands-on, science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) learning environment.
  • One-time, Weekly
  • Teens
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends
How you helpThe Discovery has a very active team of volunteers who contribute their time and talents to support the museum’s educational mission. Volunteers gain new skills and experiences, meet interesting people and make a tremendous impact on The Discovery’s visitors.
About usIn just over six years since opening to the public, The Discovery has solidified its place in our region as the home for informal science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) learning. Through hands-on galleries and exhibitions, and a robust array of educational programs, The Discovery connects learners of all ages with opportunities to explore a wide variety of ever-changing topics, all designed to inspire curiosity and further investigation. By becoming Northern Nevada’s hub for fun, hands-on science exploration for all ages, The Discovery augments our community’s educational offerings and plays a critical role in the cultural and economic growth of our community.
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