Discovery Saturdays

A festive flyer with a gingerbread house, candy decorations, and Christmas trees, advertising a Gingerbread House Workshop at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, held on Saturdays from Nov 14–Dec 19. Discovery Saturday: “Gingerbread” House Workshop
September 25, 2026 | Category: | Tags:

A Special Discovery Saturday: “Gingerbread” House Workshop

Join us for a special “Gingerbread” House Workshop for Discovery Saturday November 14-December 19! 
Stop by the Education Room on every Saturday November 14-December 19 from from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. where we will feature “Gingerbread” House Workshops crafts.
Enjoy each “Gingerbread” House Kit for $10.00 or get two kits for […]

Event poster for Holidays Around the World at Las Vegas State Museum with photos of people in cultural attire, event date December 5, 11AM-3PM, and a world map background. Holidays Around the World: A Special Discovery Saturday
September 25, 2026 | Category: | Tags:

Travel the globe without leaving Las Vegas! This special Discovery Saturday session is designed for all ages to explore holidays from different cultures, including the stories and values behind them. It’s an opportunity to come together, learn, have fun, and gain a deeper appreciation for the cultures that make our community—and our world—so special.

To […]

Flyer for Día de Muertos event at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas. Event on Saturday, November 7, 11am–3pm in the Education Room. Colorful orange and pink flowers border the flyer. Discovery Saturday: Día De Muertos
September 22, 2026 | Category: | Tags:

A Special Discovery Saturday: Día de Muertos

Join us for a special Día de Muertos Discovery Saturday! 
Stop by the Education Room on Saturday, November 7 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. for a Día de Muertos craft.
About Discovery Saturdays
New activities for explorers of all ages every week
Experience a fun, interactive way to learn about Nevada’s natural and […]

A large marine reptile fossil is displayed with the text: Discovery Saturday. Unearthed! Fossils of the Silver State. The setting is dramatic with dark background and focused lighting on the fossil. Discovery Saturday: Unearthed! Fossils of the Silver State
June 2, 2026 | Category: | Tags:

A full day of fossil fun for the whole family
Saturday, July 25, 2026
11am – 3pm
Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas
FREE with Springs Preserve admission

Join us for a special Discovery Saturday, Unearthed! Fossils of the Silver State! 

Learn about all kinds of ancient creatures, fossils, and natural wonders from Nevada’s deep past. Whether you are obsessed with […]

Event poster titled Holidays Around the World: A Special Discovery Saturday, December 6, 11AM–3PM with photos of people in traditional cultural attire, connected by lines and paper airplane icons. Holidays Around the World: A Special Discovery Saturday
November 6, 2025 | Category: | Tags:

Travel the globe without leaving Las Vegas! This special Discovery Saturday session is designed for all ages to explore holidays from different cultures, including the stories and values behind them. It’s an opportunity to come together, learn, have fun, and gain a deeper appreciation for the cultures that make our community—and our world—so special.

To […]

Colorful Día de Muertos event flyer with marigolds in a painted vase, papel picado banners, and event details for a community ofrenda on November 1st, hosted by the State Museum Las Vegas. Día De Muertos
October 27, 2025 | Category: | Tags:

A Special Discovery Saturday: Celebration & Community Ofrenda

Join us for a very special Discovery Saturday featuring Día de Muertos crafts. We invite the community to contribute to our ofrenda. Bring your items of remembrance, including photos, keepsakes, and mementos. We cannot accept live plants or perishables. Items should be placed on the ofrenda on Thursday, October 30th and […]

Unearthed! Fossils of the Silver State Saturday, August 9, 2025 11am – 3pm Discovery Saturday: Unearthed! Fossils of the Silver State
June 20, 2025 | Category: | Tags:

A full day of fossil fun for the whole family
Saturday, August 9, 2025
11am – 3pm
Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas
FREE with Springs Preserve admission

Join us for a special Discovery Saturday, Unearthed! Fossils of the Silver State! 

This event is a reimagining of last year’s Dino Day—now with even more to discover through hands-on exploration. We’ve expanded […]