Nevada State Museum
Frances Humphrey Lecture Series “History of the Reno Little Theater” by Jessica Johnson
Founded in 1935, Reno Little Theater (RLT) is one of the oldest continually operating community theaters in the United States. This lecture explores the theater’s evolution from its grassroots beginnings during the Great Depression to its role as a cornerstone of Reno’s cultural scene. We will examine the key figures who shaped RLT’S growth, […]
Carson City Mint Coin Show
The return of the Carson City Mint Coin Show was so successful last year that we’re holding it again this year! Join us Friday, August 15 through Saturday, August 16 at the Nevada State Museum for the 2025 Carson City Mint Coin Show. Held in our South Gallery and the Dema Guinn Concourse, this […]
Frances Humphrey Lecture Series “A Hidden Gem: The Marzen House and Pictorial Tour of Pershing County” by Jack Hursh
This lecture explores the rich history of the Marzen House Museum, a historical landmark that offers a glimpse into the early settlement and industrial development of Lovelock, Nevada. Originally built in the late 19th century by rancher Joseph Marzen, the house stands as a testament to the region’s agricultural and mining heritage. From its […]
Frances Humphrey Lecture Series “Waší∙šiw GuwáɁ The Work of the Washoe People” by Dr. Anna Camp
The Washoe people of Nevada and California have experienced incredible changes to their lifeways and homelands beginning in the early 19th century. From the California Gold Rush to the discovery of the Comstock Lode, the Washoe people were pushed from their homelands and forced from making a living as hunters and gatherers to a […]
Frances Humphrey Lecture Series “Illustrating Alaska’s Mining Heritage” by Dr. Paul White
April 4th is the International Day of Mining Awareness. In this spirit, our lecture this month focuses on the efforts to record mining heritage by Dr. Paul White of the Department of Geography at the University of Nevada, Reno. For the last three decades, Dr. White has been recording Alaska’s historic gold mining landscapes, […]
Frances Humphrey Lecture Series “Naming Places on the Land” by Dr. Christine Johnson
Place names play a crucial role in shaping cultural identity, preserving history, and fostering a sense of belonging. In Nevada, a state with a rich tapestry of Indigenous heritage, mining history, and rapid urban development, the Nevada State Board on Geographic Names is tasked with the management of place names which presents unique challenges […]
USS Nevada 110th Anniversary Battleship Virtual Reality Experience
The Nevada State Museum, in collaboration with the Carson City Library, is excited to offer a unique virtual reality experience to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the christening of the battleship USS Nevada (BB-36). “Fly” through a tour of the USS Iowa and get a taste of what it was like to be aboard […]
USS Nevada 110th Anniversary Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt
Find all nine artifacts in our scavenger hunt honoring the 110th anniversary of the christening of the battleship USS Nevada (BB-36). Your self-guided exploration begins with four artifacts found at the Nevada State Museum and will take you through our galleries, and down the street to the five artifacts located at the Nevada State […]