Events

Pollinator Palooza Hands-on fun inspired by the tiny creatures with a big job Soak up a summer day at Pollinator Palooza, perfect for families and curious kids of all ages! Enjoy local vendors, food trucks, and refreshing lemonade while bee-ing immersed in the world of pollinators through interactive activities and crafts. Kids can buzz through […]

June 17, 2026, from 10 am – 12pm – Step into Nevada’s atomic past and discover how the Silver State became the epicenter of the Nuclear Age. Explore the science behind radiation with Geiger counters and learn about the culture and optimism of the Atomic Age through music and memorabilia. From nuclear testing in Nevada […]

June 24, 2026, from 10 am – 12pm – A friend of Dr. Simeon Lemuel Lee characterized him as a lifelong student and further stated that “few men possessed a wider range of knowledge.” Born in Fayette County, Illinois in 1844, “Lem” showed great interest in the world, and began collecting items of curiosity as […]

Demonstrations of Coin Press No. 1 in the historic Carson City Mint happen every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On minting days, visitors may purchase a voucher for a one-half troy ounce .999 fine silver planchet in the Museum Store and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While waiting for […]

Demonstrations of Coin Press No. 1 in the historic Carson City Mint happen every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On minting days, visitors may purchase a voucher for a one-half troy ounce .999 fine silver planchet in the Museum Store and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While waiting for […]

Summer fun starts here! Join us all season long at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City, for exciting public programs, hands-on activities, fascinating stories, and family-friendly adventures. There’s something new to discover all summer long! Step into Curator’s Corner, returning Wednesday, June 3rd from 10am – 12pm, and every following Wednesday through August 26 for […]

Demonstrations of Coin Press No. 1 in the historic Carson City Mint happen every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On minting days, visitors may purchase a voucher for a one-half troy ounce .999 fine silver planchet in the Museum Store and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While waiting for […]

Summer fun starts here! Join us all season long at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City, for exciting public programs, hands-on activities, fascinating stories, and family-friendly adventures. There’s something new to discover all summer long! Step into Curator’s Corner, returning Wednesday, June 3rd from 10am – 12pm, and every following Wednesday through August 26 for […]

Demonstrations of Coin Press No. 1 in the historic Carson City Mint happen every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On minting days, visitors may purchase a voucher for a one-half troy ounce .999 fine silver planchet in the Museum Store and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While waiting for […]

Demonstrations of Coin Press No. 1 in the historic Carson City Mint happen every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On minting days, visitors may purchase a voucher for a one-half troy ounce .999 fine silver planchet in the Museum Store and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While waiting for […]

Demonstrations of Coin Press No. 1 in the historic Carson City Mint happen every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On minting days, visitors may purchase a voucher for a one-half troy ounce .999 fine silver planchet in the Museum Store and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While waiting for […]

Summer fun starts here! Join us all season long at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City, for exciting public programs, hands-on activities, fascinating stories, and family-friendly adventures. There’s something new to discover all summer long! Step into Curator’s Corner, returning Wednesday, June 3rd from 10am – 12pm, and every following Wednesday through August 26 for […]

Demonstrations of Coin Press No. 1 in the historic Carson City Mint happen every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On minting days, visitors may purchase a voucher for a one-half troy ounce .999 fine silver planchet in the Museum Store and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While waiting for […]

Summer fun starts here! Join us all season long at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City, for exciting public programs, hands-on activities, fascinating stories, and family-friendly adventures. There’s something new to discover all summer long! Step into Curator’s Corner, returning Wednesday, June 3rd from 10am – 12pm, and every following Wednesday through August 26 for […]

Demonstrations of Coin Press No. 1 in the historic Carson City Mint happen every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On minting days, visitors may purchase a voucher for a one-half troy ounce .999 fine silver planchet in the Museum Store and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While waiting for […]

Summer fun starts here! Join us all season long at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City, for exciting public programs, hands-on activities, fascinating stories, and family-friendly adventures. There’s something new to discover all summer long! Step into Curator’s Corner, returning Wednesday, June 3rd from 10am – 12pm, and every following Wednesday through August 26 for […]

Demonstrations of Coin Press No. 1 in the historic Carson City Mint happen every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On minting days, visitors may purchase a voucher for a one-half troy ounce .999 fine silver planchet in the Museum Store and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While waiting for […]

Demonstrations of Coin Press No. 1 in the historic Carson City Mint happen every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On minting days, visitors may purchase a voucher for a one-half troy ounce .999 fine silver planchet in the Museum Store and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While waiting for […]

Demonstrations of Coin Press No. 1 in the historic Carson City Mint happen every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On minting days, visitors may purchase a voucher for a one-half troy ounce .999 fine silver planchet in the Museum Store and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While waiting for […]

Demonstrations of Coin Press No. 1 in the historic Carson City Mint happen every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On minting days, visitors may purchase a voucher for a one-half troy ounce .999 fine silver planchet in the Museum Store and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While waiting for […]