October 5, 2021
In October, the Nevada State Museum turns 80! Join us as we pay tribute to one of Nevada’s oldest museums and celebrate 80 years of preserving and sharing the legacy and stories of the Silver State. For this event the Curators have chosen to display a small selection of Nevada artifacts, several of which, have […]
October 1, 2021
October 31, 2021 will be the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Nevada State Museum. As part of the birthday celebrations there will be a lecture on Thursday, October 28th chronicling the interesting things that have happened here over the years. Arrival of notable collections, expansion of facilities, installation of exhibits, and honors received. […]
September 24, 2021
Curator’s Corner is a monthly series that will feature a museum artifact or group of artifacts. Since 1941, the museum has collected and interpreted objects related to Nevada’s unique heritage, including historical, cultural, anthropological and natural history artifacts. Curator’s Corner will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of […]
September 24, 2021
Curator’s Corner is a monthly series that will feature a museum artifact or group of artifacts. Since 1941, the museum has collected and interpreted objects related to Nevada’s unique heritage, including historical, cultural, anthropological and natural history artifacts. Curator’s Corner will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of […]
August 27, 2021
Learn about the unique history of the “rail city” with a presentation through Historic Downtown Sparks. Hear the story about how this area has transformed from a railroad hub, to a vibrant commercial district, into a rundown urban area and ultimately a successful redevelopment area that changed the image and future of the city. This […]
August 27, 2021
Curator’s Corner is a monthly series that will feature a museum artifact or group of artifacts. Since 1941, the museum has collected and interpreted objects related to Nevada’s unique heritage, including historical, cultural, anthropological and natural history artifacts. Curator’s Corner will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of […]
August 27, 2021
Curator’s Corner is a monthly series that will feature a museum artifact or group of artifacts. Since 1941, the museum has collected and interpreted objects related to Nevada’s unique heritage, including historical, cultural, anthropological and natural history artifacts. Curator’s Corner will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of […]
August 16, 2021
Day four of a four day training. Wrap up training and plan next steps. Participants are expected to attend all four days of training. Go to day one to find registration link.
August 16, 2021
Day three of a four day training. We will focus on the Nevada State Capitol Building. Participants are expected to attend all four days of training. Go to Day One to find the registration link.
August 16, 2021
Day two of a four day training. We will focus on Coin Press No. 1 and the Carson City Mint. Participants are expected to attend all 4 days of training. Go to Day 1 to find registration link.
