Programs & Signature Events

FRANCES HUMPHREY LECTURE SERIES

Since 1993 the Nevada State Museum has honored educator and historian Frances Humphrey with a lecture series in her name. These evening talks on a Nevada history topic are held on the fourth Thursday of every month except December. We are currently offering lectures in-person in the Dema Guinn Concourse. Check our events calendar for details on this month’s lecture.

CURATOR’S CORNER

Our program curators present an object or group of objects to visitors during special events and at other times periodically throughout the year. The museum has collected and interpreted objects related to Nevada’s unique heritage, including historical, cultural, anthropological, and natural history since 1941. This is an opportunity for visitors to experience some of these amazing objects not regularly on display. Check our events calendar for details.

WEEKEND EXPERIENCES

Weekend public programs include workshops, family days, demonstrations and interactive experiences designed for general museum visitors. Costs range from $5-$10 per person depending on scope and materials of each experience. Check our events calendar for details on specific upcoming public programming.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Since 2006 the Nevada State Museum has celebrated Nevada’s Hispanic heritage with the annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration. This program has grown into a community-wide event in collaboration with the Western Nevada College Latino Cohort, Visit Carson City, Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, the Brewery Arts Center and the Carson City School District. The festival features community-made ofrendas (altars) on display, live music and folk dancing, storytelling, face painting and hands-on craft activities.