	Things To Do in Nevada

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Nevada Museums History of Nevada

Nevada is home to a wide range of museums : Natural history, Western, Native American, Automotive, historical and contemporary museums. Discover the Silver States rich past and cultural diversity with an educational day trip to one of these museums. Some museums are closed during the winter, others may have limited hours. It's wise to call before visiting. Listed here our 12 top pick for museums to visit in the state of Nevada. By Gordon Ledgerwood

Nevada State Museum Carson City originally a U.S. Mint, which coined more than $49,000,000.

Fourth Ward School Museum learn about the past of Virginia City and the Comstock Lode.

The Lost City Museum Artifacts that were excavated from the Pueblo Grande de Nevada.

Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve. Exhibits on Great Basin and Nevada history.

Searchlight Museum focuses on the fascinating history of this 100+ year old community.

Mormon Station State Historic Park Replica of the original trading post built in 1851.

Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum located inside McCarran International Airport,

Boulder City Dam Museum tells the story of the men and women who built Hoover Dam.

Clark County Museum Heritage Street which is a unique collection of historic homes.

Northeastern Nevada Museum features the original 1860 Ruby Valley Pony Express Cabin.

Central Nevada Museum largest and oldest repositories for information on the west.

Beatty Museum Learn how the early miners lived, venture through the; "Bullfrog Gold Rush"

Nevada Day Trips and Historic Points of Interest:

Ward Charcoal Ovens Nevada State Historic Park. Remote but well worth a visit. The kilns are in good shape for being nearly 100 years old.

Rhyolite Nevada was once a mining town of 10,000 people with over 50 saloons and 18 grocery stores. At the entrance to Death Valley

Virginia City Nevada Visitors can walk along authentic board sidewalks, view historic churches, 19th century homes, and historic cemeteries.

Pyramid Lake remnant of ancient Lake Lahontan that covered much of northwestern Nevada. Located thirty five miles northeast of Reno.

Gold Point Nevada town was first settled by ranchers and miners during the 1880s. After gold was discovered in the 1920’s that the town would aptly renamed Gold Point.

Nevada Northern Railway Museum historic facilities, yards, and rail collection. Experience a world-class working railroad with weekend excursions and train rides.