Native American Heritage Month – Western Shoshone
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month from November 15–26 as we honor the traditions and stories of the Western Shoshone people. Enjoy hands-on art and science activities that explore wildlife connections, environmental stewardship, and cultural expression through creativity and innovation.
DAILY DISCOVERIES
Mix It Up! – 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: Join us for an engaging read aloud accompanied by colorful illustrations. Use art materials to create unique symmetrical designs as you mix, blend and transform colors.
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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 art.
DNA Detectives – At the Science Bench
- Time: 11:30 am
- Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Sites
- 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!
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 light to enhance a theatrical production and become familiar with the sound and light board in Fantasy Festival!
Curious Cubes
- Time: 2:00 pm
- Location: Open Making
- Gallery: DISCOVERY Lab – Level 2
- Description: Test your teamwork and problem-solving skills while using Cubelet robot blocks to complete fun challenges!
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!
Let’s Save the World Puppet Show
- Time: 4:00 pm
- Location: Riseman Family Theatre
- Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
- Description: Join Super Jen on her mission to save the world at the Riseman Family Theatre and learn about making eco-friendly choices!