State Museums Are Planning Unique Nevadan Experiences to Celebrate Nevada Day
(Nevada, USA) Every seven years or so, Nevada Day falls on the actual anniversary date of the statehood, October 31. As a state holiday, it’s a good time for residents to visit and connect … Read More
Family Friendly Event with Cultural Ties to the Community
A long tradition in Carson City, the Nevada State Museum’s 19th Annual Dia de Los Muertos celebration will take place on November 7 and 8.
“The Dia de Los Muertos holiday is deeply personal to those that … Read More
CARSON CITY, Nev. (July 10, 2025) – The Nevada State Museum and the Division of Museums and History has announced new leadership for the State Museum in Carson City. Jen Roger has been hired as Executive Director in June 2025 after a national search.
Roger … Read More
We acknowledge that the Nevada State Museum, Carson City is situated in Eagle Valley, the traditional homelands of the Wašiw (Washoe). We are responsible for curating and caring for objects and sharing the history of the Wašiw (Washoe), the Numu (Northern Paiute), Newe (Western Shoshone), the Nuwu (Southern Paiute), and other tribes throughout North America. As part of our responsibility as caretakers, we strive to uphold the values, beliefs, and traditions of the indigenous people of the Great Basin.
