Nevada State Museum

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]