Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center
The center features exhibits of Douglas County history, the Basque
and Washoe peoples, natural history, early printing and historic
telephones. The Carson Valley Historical Society office is inside
the museum. Located at 1477 U.S. 395, Gardnerville. Hours: 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, closed major holidays. Details: (775)
782-2555
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Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center
1477 U.S. 395, Gardnerville
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Cost: $3, $2 ages
6-18 and free for those younger
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Central Nevada Museum & Historical Society
This museum has an extensive collection of 2,700 historic maps and
blueprint drawings. The collection contains maps of historic mines
throughout central Nevada, including Tonopah, Goldfield, Rhyolite,
Beatty and Round Mountain. In addition to mining maps there are
also current and historic editions of United States Geological Survey's
topographic, general highway maps, townsite maps and aerial photographs.
The society has also a large collection of photographs, manuscripts,
newspapers and books. Located at 1900 Logan Field Road, Tonopah.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Details: 482-9676.
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Central Nevada Museum & Historical Society
1900 Loganfield Road, Tonopah
482-9676 |
Cost: Free.
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Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
Exhibits at the museum include model trains, the Sound Machine,
a Body Print exhibit, a Reaction Time machine and Musical Hands.
There is an emergency room exhibit, a toddler area with Lego table
and Fisher Price toys, a dress-up area, a Smith's Grocery Store
and a castle of mirrors. The museum has a walking piano, a shadow
room, the Paul Bunyan kaleidoscope and an Under-the-Sea Reading
Room. Located at 813 N. Carson St., Carson City. Hours: 10 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday, closed Monday. Details: 884-2226
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Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
813 N. Carson St., Carson City
(775) 884-2226 |
Cost: $5, $3 for children
ages 2-13, free for grandparents with at least one grandchild on
the first Saturday of each month
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Churchill County Museum
Exhibits include a display on the Newlands Irrigation Project, the
first reclamation project of its kind nationally. Other exhibits
show American Indian life at the Stillwater marsh and pioneer life.
On the second and fourth Saturday of each month, the Bureau of Land
Management guides a free tour inside Hidden Cave. Meet at the museum
at 9:30 a.m. Located at 1050 S. Maine St., Fallon. Hours: 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Details:
(775) 423-3677
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Churchill County Museum
1050 S. Maine St.
(775) 423-3677 |
Gatekeeper's and Marion Steinbach Indian Basket
Museum
Pine needle basketry classes take place from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
June 25 and July 20. All materials provided. Cost: $25 per class.
Call museum to register. The museum features a display of photos
from the 1916 Lake Tahoe Shore Line Survey and over 800 Native American
baskets, artifacts and pottery from over 85 tribes. Located at 130
W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through
Sunday. Details: (530) 583-1762
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Gatekeeper's Museum
130 W. LKake Blvd., Tahoe City,
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Cost: $2 adults, free
for children 12 and younger
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Historic Fourth Ward School Museum and Cultural
Center
Currently on display is the exhibit "On Silver Mountain: Expectations
and Realities of Chinese Americans in Virginia City." Built in 1876,
the school houses permanent and changing exhibits featuring the
history and culture of the Comstock. A variety of workshops and
performing art series offered throughout the season. Located at
537 S. C St., Virginia City. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Details:
847-0975.
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Cost: $2 adults, $1
children ages 6-12.
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Kidzone Museum
Showing at the museum is the exhibit "Five Senses" featuring a human
kaleidoscope, optical illusions, touch boxes and smell tables. The
museum also has a child-size bakery, an infant crawler area, a grocery
store exhibit, a water play area, the Brio train table, a covered
wagon, a puppet theater and crafts. Located at 11711 Donner Pass
Road, Truckee. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Details: (530)
587-5437
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Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee,
(530) 587-5437 |
Cost: $5 per child
for Placer and Nevada County residents, $7 per child for non-residents,
$3 adults, $2 seniors, free for age 1 and younger, $1 per person
for playstructure
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Mackay Mansion
Tours are available of the oldest mansion in Virginia City build
in the 1860s. Contains the original furnishings, pieces from the
Mackay silver collection, an acre of gardens and the first working
bathroom on the Comstock. Also on display are mining artifacts and
a Civil War exhibit. Wedding appointments available. School group
guided tours $1 per student. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at 129
S. D St., Virginia City. Details: 847-0336
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Mackay Mansion
129 S. D"" St., Virginia City
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Cost: $4 guided tour,
$2 self tour and free for ages 12 and younger.
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Marshall Mint and Museum
The museum features a private mineral collection that includes gold
specimens from the Comstock and other Nevada and California mining
areas, as well as a collection of gem crystals from around the world.
Visitors also can watch the Marshall Mint press gold and silver
coins and jewelry items. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Located
at 96 C St., Virginia City. Details: 847-0777 or (800) 321-6374.
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Marshall Mint and Museum
96 C"" St., Virginia City
(775) 847-0777, (800) 321-6374 |
Cost: Admission is
by donation.
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Military Heritage Museum
Exhibits from the Revolutionary War era to the Persian Gulf War
rotate through the museum. On display are uniforms, flags, photos
and other American military memorabilia. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
daily. Lobby of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1000 Locust St.,
Reno. Details: 328-1491
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Military Heritage Museum
1000 Locust St.
(775) 328-1491 |
Mormon Station State Historic Park
This museum features a copy of the "Territorial Enterprise" newspaper,
original store ledgers from Genoa, a wagon exhibit, several old
rifles and shotguns on display. Free admission. Hours: 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. daily. Located at Main Street and Genoa Lane, Genoa. Details:
(775) 782-2590
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Mormon Station State Park
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Mormon Station State Historic Park
This museum features a copy of the "Territorial Enterprise" newspaper,
original store ledgers from Genoa, a wagon exhibit, several old
rifles and shotguns on display. Free admission. Hours: 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. daily. Located at Main Street and Genoa Lane, Genoa. Details:
(775) 782-2590
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Mormon Station State Park
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National Automobile Museum, The Harrah Collection
The Artown celebration features "This Time it's Hudson" features
cars by the Hudson Motor Car Company on display through Sept. 26.
"DeSotos, Dames & Dudes: Divorce Reno-Style" presents the history
of divorce in Nevada through Oct. 3. Automobiles at the museum include
James Dean's '49 Merc and Elvis' '73 Cadillac, along with more than
220 cars reflecting different eras of American history from horseless
carriages to modern racecars. The museum's library, though not open
to the public, can be accessed for renovation information on old
cars for a $15 fee. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday
and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Located at 10 S. Lake St. Details:
333-9300
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National Automobile Museum
10 Lake St. S.
(775) 333-9300 |
Cost: $8 general,
$7 seniors, $3 ages 6-18, free for children 5 and younger when accompanied
by an adult
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Nevada Historical Society
"Wally's
World: The Loneliest Art Collection in Nevada" is on display through
Sept. 24. The museum has American Indian baskets and gaming artifacts.
The research room has a collection of Nevada books, manuscripts,
paintings and photographs. The research library is open noon to
4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. The museum and store are open 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday at 1650 N. Virginia St. Details: 688-1190
or 688-1191
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Nevada State Historical Society
1650 N. Virginia St.
(775) 688-1190 |
Cost: $3 general,
$2 seniors, free for children 17 and younger
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Nevada Museum of Art
Joyce Newman discusses collecting Maxfield Parrish's prints, books
and calendars at noon June 24. "The American Bicycle: Making Kids'
Dreams Come True" exhibit is on display through June 26. Paintings
by Maxfield Parrish are on display through June 26. Artown exhibits
include "Darius Kuzmickas: Pinhole Camera Photographs" exhibit is
on display through July 31. "Throat: Installation by Ziokovich and
Joe Zuccarini" exhibit is on display through Aug. 1. Located at
160 W. Liberty St. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday
and later on Thursday to 8 p.m. Docent guided tours begin at 6 p.m.
on Thursday and 2 p.m. on Saturday, also offered in Spanish. Details:
329-3333
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Nevada Museum of Art
160 W. Liberty St.
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Cost: $10 general,
$8 students/seniors, $1 ages 6-12, free to museum members
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Nevada State Capitol
Completed in 1871, the building formed the quintessential landmark
that features the silver cupola and houses historical exhibits and
portraits of the state's governors. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
at 101 N. Carson St., Carson City. Details: 687-4810
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Nevada State Capitol
101 N. Carson St., Carson City
(775) 687-4810 |
Cost: Free.
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Nevada State Library and Archives
The museum houses the original Nevada Constitution, a 44-page document
approved by President Abraham Lincoln on Oct. 31, 1864. The video
program "Battle Born," highlighting Nevada's admission to the Union
during the Civil War, is in the exhibit gallery. The Nevada Women's
History Project has a free monthly lecture series. Located at 100
N. Stewart St., Carson City. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to
Friday. Details: 384-3360
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Nevada State Library and Archives
100 N. Stewart St., Carson City
(775) 684-3360 |
Cost: Free
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Nevada State Museum
The Books and Butterflies Summer Celebration is from 1-2 p.m. June
25. "The Sagebrush Ocean: A Naturalist's Vision of the Great Basin"
photography exhibit by Stephen Trimble shows through Aug. 21. The
"Under One Sky" exhibit includes artifacts, theater programs and
dioramas highlighting Nevada's American Indian heritage. Featured
at the museum is a ghost town, a mine replica, videos on the history
of the mint and plate tectonics, the John Orr gold nugget and a
large Black Rock mammoth skeleton. Medallions are minted on the
last Friday of each month. Located at 600 N. Carson St., Carson
City. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Bookstore and gift shop:
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Details: 687-4810
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Capitol Complex
600 N. Carson St., Carson City
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Cost: $5 general,
$3 seniors, free for children 17 and younger
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Nevada State Railroad Museum
Pen and ink illustrations in the exhibit "Shadows of the V &
T" by Loren Jahn are on display through September. The exhibit "Tireless
and Unremitting: The Chinese and Nevada's Railroads" is on display.
The museum has more than 60 pieces of historic railroad equipment
and other train items, including steam locomotives, passenger coaches
and freight engines. Other offerings include exhibits, art and photo
displays, monthly evening programs and a regular schedule of train
and motor car rides. Located at 2180 S. Carson St., Carson City.
Regular Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Details: 687-6953
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Nevada State Railroad Museum
2180 S. Carson St., Carson City
(775) 687-6953 |
Cost: $4 for Interpretive
Center, $3 seniors, free for youths 17 and younger
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Roberts House Museum
Carson City's oldest standing home built in 1859. Changing exhibits
are displayed upstairs in the home. The downstairs contains vintage
furnishings and photographs. Open 1-3 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and
Sundays at 1207 N. Carson St., Carson City. Details: 887-8865
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Roberts House Museum
1207 N. Carson St., Carson City
(775) 887-2174 |
Cost: $3
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Sparks Heritage Museum
Exhibits feature Sparks history, a Great Basin American Indian display
and local memorabilia. Located at 820 Victorian Ave., Sparks. Hours:
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Details:
355-1144
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Sparks Heritage Foundation and Museum
820 Victorian Ave., Sparks
(775) 355-1144 |
Cost: Donation
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St. Mary's in the Mountains & Museum
The museum features more than 500 artifacts, antiques and original
artwork that includes the "Bishops Bedroom" and the "Mad Monks Wing."
There is also the Civil War "Lincoln Library." Located at 111 E
St., Virginia City. Open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
when a docent is available, call to confirm. Free admission. Details:
885-7004
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St. Mary's in the Mountains & Museum
111 "E" St. Virginia City
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Tahoe Maritime Museum
The museum showcases Tahoe's maritime history and displays of classic
boats and marine engines. Archives contain old photographs and periodicals.
Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Monday. Located at 5205 W. Lake Blvd.,
Homewood. Details: (530) 525-9253 or www.tahoemaritimemeseum.org
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Tahoe Maritime Museum
5205 W. Lake Blvd. , Homewood, Calif.
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Cost: Free
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Tallac Historic Site
The Tahoe Traditional Arts and Culture Photo Exhibit featuring images
of Washoe baskets, Ukrainian egg decorations, Cuban flamenco dancers,
Austrian and Hungarian decorative arts is on display through Sept.
12 with art demonstrations from 2-4 p.m. June 26. Located on U.S.
50 in South Lake Tahoe, 3.5 miles west on California 89. The entrance
and parking areas are on the lake side of the highway. Details:
(530) 573-2600, (530) 542-4166 winter, (530) 542-4975 summer, (530)
544-3029.
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Tallac Historic Site
Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
(530) 544-3029, (530) 573-2600 |
W. M. Keck Museum
The museum boasts the largest collection of rocks, minerals, ore
deposits and fossils in the state. Specimens come from around the
world. Also on display are portions of the Mackay family silver
service and memorabilia and artifacts and photos from the mining
boomtowns of the Comstock Lode, Tonopah, Goldfield and other mining
camps. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Mackay
Mines Building, University of Nevada, Reno. Details: 784-4528
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Mackay Mines Building
University of Nevada, Reno campus
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Cost: Free.
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Watson Cabin Museum
The cabin is decorated with early 20th century furnishings and surrounded
by beautiful gardens. Guided tours are available. Located next to
Commons Beach at 560 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, Calif. Hours: noon
to 4 p.m. weekends only through June 30. Then noon to 4 p.m. daily
through Labor Day, except closed Tuesdays. Details: (530) 583-8717
or (530) 583-1762 or www.northtahoemuseums.org
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Watson Cabin Museum
560 N. Lake Blvd. (next to Commons Beach), Tahoe City,
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Cost: Free admission,
donations requested
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Wilbur D. May Museum and Arboretum
The life of Wilbur D. May is presented in a video and history room.
Artifacts collected from his travels through Europe, Asia and Africa
are showcased. The museum's north wing is home to traveling exhibits
and features the garden court with waterfalls, koi ponds and tropical
plants. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and noon
to 5 p.m. Sundays. The outdoor arboretum features specialty gardens
and flora from Nevada's high desert. Both are located in the Rancho
San Rafael Park, 1595 N. Sierra St. Details: 785-5961
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Wilbur D. May Museum
1596 N. Sierra St.
(775) 785-5961 |
Cost: $6.50, $5 children
for the museum, free for Arboretum
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