Native American Heritage Month: Western Shoshone

When

Saturday, November 21, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Where

DISCOVERY Children's Museum, 360 Promenade Pl, Las Vegas, NV 89106 Directions

Native American Heritage Month: Western Shoshone is an event at DISCOVERY Children's Museum, 360 Promenade Pl, Las Vegas, on Saturday, November 21, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Price not listed. Ages not listed.

From Discovery Children's Museum:

Native American Heritage Month: Western Shoshone Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1 Description: When the mountains turn gold, it is pinyon-nut time. Observe real pinecones using a magnifying glass, view images of the pinyon pine tree, and learn why this plant is important to the Newe people. Supported by Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3 Description: Explore contemporary art by Western Shoshone artists and paint an animal portrait inspired by the work of Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone member Micqaela Jones. Gallery: Patents Pending Science Bench – Level 3 Description: In honor of Native American Heritage Month, explore a map of the ancestral territory of the Western Shoshone tribe in Nevada. 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! Supported by 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.

Listed from the official Discovery Children's Museum calendar, last updated October 2026. Confirm details with the venue.