Native American Heritage Month: Southern Paiute

• Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1
• Description: The fruit from the prickly pear cactus in Southern Nevada has long been used as a source of food and medicine for Nuwuvi. Create an artistic representation of this important resource.

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• Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3
• Description: Nuwuvi baskets often feature beautiful geometric patterns—diamonds, zigzags, and repeating bands. Design your own artwork using patterns inspired by Nuwuvi basketry.

• Gallery: Patents Pending Science Bench – Level 3
• Description: Look closely at photographs of ancient rock writing found across Nevada. These images matter to Native nations, including Southern Paiute and Western Shoshone communities. Practice how to visit: look with your eyes, do not touch the rock, and leave the site as you found it.

DAILY DISCOVERIES

Let’s Go Code!

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: Explore the basics of coding through this interactive program featuring Carl the Coding Caterpillar!

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One Point Perspective

• Time: 11:00 am
• Location: Presentation Space
• Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3
• Description: Learn how to create the illusion of depth in your art through perspective drawing techniques.

DISCOVER Bones – At the Science Bench

• Time: 11:30 am
• Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Sites
• Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
• Description: Running, playing, and dancing – these fun and complex movements would not be possible without bones. Join us for an exploration of the human skeleton and learn how bones help us to keep moving while protecting our most important organs.

Helpful Hydroelectricity

• Time: 12:30 pm
• Location: Presentation Space
• Gallery: Energy/Energía – Level 3
• Description: Water is a force of nature that carves mountains, erodes canyons, and provides plentiful potential for power. Discover how hydroelectric energy can help power our cities.

Sounds, Lights, Action!

• Time: 1:00 pm
• Location: Stage Area
• Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
• Description: Learn how to use sound and lighting e_ects to enhance theatrical productions in the Riseman Family Theatre!

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 try your hand at electrical engineering!

Electrifying Encounters – At the Science Bench

• Time: 3:00 pm
• Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Sites
• Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
• Description: Sparks will fly as you learn about electricity in this hair-raising experience!

The Pirate, The Princess, & Playing Nice Puppet Show

• Time: 4:00 pm
• Location: Riseman Family Theatre
• Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
• Description: Can a playful pirate and a powerful princess compromise to save their kingdom? Join us as we learn the value of sharing at the Riseman Family Theatre.