Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 | |
  490 S. Center Street Reno, NV 89501 | |
| Established | 2011 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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]
The 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]