Museums
of Nevada
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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.
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| Museums and historical places
in Nevada |
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Nevada
State Museum Carson City -
This building was originally erected in 1870 as the U.S.
Mint, which coined more than $49,000,000. Admission costs
$3 for adults and $2.50 for seniors. Children under 18 are
free. |
Nevada
State Museum & Historical Society -Educational
institution whose purpose is to advance the understanding
of the history, pre-history, and natural history of Nevada.
The Located in historic Lorenzi Park, Las Vegas. |
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Marjorie
Barrick Museum UNLV - Learn about the native cultures
of the southwest United States.2,500 square foot temporary exhibit
area which hosts international, national and regional exhibitions.
Las vegas |
The
Lost City Museum - Visitors can see a replica of
a pit dwelling built of branches and adobe as well as replicas
of pueblos. Artifacts that were excavated from the Pueblo Grande
de Nevada. Overton, NV |
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Mineral
County Museum - Displays Turn of the Century Pharmacy
Mining, Fire, and Railroad Equipment. Directly across the street
from the rest area on U.S. Highway 95 at the north end of Hawthorne. |
Central
Nevada Museum - One of the largest and oldest repositories
for information on the west. The gift shop carries many books,
posters, and items that pertain to the history of the West. Admission
is free. Tonopah, NV |
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| Boulder
City /Hoover Dam Museum - tells
the story of the Boulder Canyon Project as it was experienced
by the men and women who braved the Nevada desert to build Hoover
Dam and Boulder City. |
Clark
County Museum - Points of interest
include, Heritage Street which is a unique collection of historic
homes, restored to recreate the lifestyles of important periods
in local history. |
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| Churchill
County Museum & Archives - "The Best Little
Museum on the Loneliest Road in America" Native American
baskets and arrowheads, petrified wood and an extensive rock collection. |
Northeastern
Nevada Museum - It features the original 1860 Ruby
Valley Pony Express Cabin at the entrance. An extensive history
gallery showcases early toys and bottles. Elko Nevada |
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National Automobile Museum - There are four authentic
street scenes, representing each quarter of the 20th century,
with facades, autos, artifacts and sounds from each era. Reno
Nevada |
Mineral
and Engineering Museum - Outstanding collection of
minerals, ores, fossil specimens and photographs, in addition
to mining related relics. Located at the University of Nevada,
Reno |
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Fourth
Ward School Museum - A remarkable setting for those
wishing to learn about the glorious past of Virginia City and
the Comstock Lode. Admission five dollars adults three dollars
children. |
Nevada
museum of Art - The museum is the oldest cultural
institution in the state of Nevada. The collection are located
in a four-level, 55,000 square foot building in Reno Nevada |
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