Events

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 half-ounce .999 fine silver planchet and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While you wait for your newly minted Medallion, listen to knowledgeable docents […]

As the Nevada State Museum prepares to celebrate another year sharing Nevada’s unique history, the Friends of the Museum are again offering an opportunity for new and experienced volunteers and tour guides to learn more about our region, history, and the State Museum. Volunteer and tour guide training is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, September […]

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 half-ounce .999 fine silver planchet and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While you wait for your newly minted Medallion, listen to knowledgeable docents […]

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 half-ounce .999 fine silver planchet and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While you wait for your newly minted Medallion, listen to knowledgeable docents […]

Unravel myths about bats and learn why they should be protected. Learn to recognize common Nevada bats that eat insects and use echolocation. Distinguish them from Old World bats that are larger, eat different foods, and don’t necessarily use echolocation to find their way. Make a batty craft, write a poem, and explore bat science […]

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 half-ounce .999 fine silver planchet and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While you wait for your newly minted Medallion, listen to knowledgeable docents […]

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 half-ounce .999 fine silver planchet and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While you wait for your newly minted Medallion, listen to knowledgeable docents […]

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 half-ounce .999 fine silver planchet and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While you wait for your newly minted Medallion, listen to knowledgeable docents […]

Get into the spirit of El Dia De Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) with an ofrenda presentation from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, November 3, 2023 inside the Dema Guinn Concourse. Several beautifully designed ofrendas, or altars, will be on display for public viewing. Ofrendas not only tell the stories of loved ones that […]

Celebrate the Nevada State Museum’s biggest cultural event of the year on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with campus-wide entertainment and activities. El Dia De Los Muertos, which translates to “The Day of the Dead,” is a traditional Mexican festival that remembers loved ones who have passed on with music, […]

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 half-ounce .999 fine silver planchet and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While you wait for your newly minted Medallion, listen to knowledgeable docents […]

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 half-ounce .999 fine silver planchet and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While you wait for your newly minted Medallion, listen to knowledgeable docents […]

The last time Nevada Wolf Pack football played USC was 94 years ago on November 9, 1929 at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The University of Nevada had captured national attention before the game by announcing that the football team would fly in airplanes to southern California. The team’s novel method of travel at the time […]

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 half-ounce .999 fine silver planchet and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While you wait for your newly minted Medallion, listen to knowledgeable docents […]

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 half-ounce .999 fine silver planchet and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While you wait for your newly minted Medallion, listen to knowledgeable docents […]

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 half-ounce .999 fine silver planchet and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While you wait for your newly minted Medallion, listen to knowledgeable docents […]

Explore the world of conifer trees, evergreens that produce cones and are dressed in green needles instead of leaves. Get introduced to Nevada’s two state trees, the Bristlecone and Pinyon Pine. Learn how American Indians processed and used pine nuts for food, and discover which animals enjoy eating them, too. Participants can make a pine […]

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 half-ounce .999 fine silver planchet and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While you wait for your newly minted Medallion, listen to knowledgeable docents […]

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 half-ounce .999 fine silver planchet and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While you wait for your newly minted Medallion, listen to knowledgeable docents […]

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 half-ounce .999 fine silver planchet and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1. While you wait for your newly minted Medallion, listen to knowledgeable docents […]