Learn more about the great State of Nevada at this neat place. You can see early gambling devices, slot machines, cards, and casino chips and learn about Dat-So-La-Lee and her million dollar baskets. Get a feel for how the Native Americans lived and survived this unforgiving land long before the European settlers arrived. Learn how silver played such an important part in Nevada's bid for statehood. The museum offers a full research desk and library to help you with all your research needs. The changing gallery offers different displays by Nevada artists and photographers. At the gift shop you can buy books and Nevada-made products that range from bookmarks to handcrafted jewelry.
Website: nvhistoricalsociety.org
Phone: (775) 688-1190
Cross Streets: Between 17th St and 16th St
Closed now
- Fri 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
1650 North Virginia Street, Across The Parking Lot From The Fleischmann Planetarium, On Unr Campus Reno, NV 89503 ·2179.19 mi
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- Family friendly
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Lots of very nice and informative displays. Hope they can find more space in the future. Very helpful and pleasant staff.
MoreI've been a member several years & appreciate all of the work, dedication & events sponsored. Kudos!
MoreThe Nevada Historical Society Museum and Bookstore located on the University of Reno, Nevada campus, is easy to access with open parking spaces not generally found on the University proper for visitors. There are interesting displays in the various rooms which pertain to different aspects of the history and culture of the region. There is a beautiful display of woven basketry along with information about the various Native American peoples (Washoe and Paiute) who inhabited the area. Other topics covered are the silver and gold mining booms and the history of Sin City casinos and quick divorces. More savory is the history of the Reno Philharmonic and growth of the University.
MoreThey have a nice collection of state and local historically significant items in their collection, and it's definitely worth the small admission fee if you want to experience a little of the area's history. The old slot machine collection was probably the most unique part of the exhibit.
MoreThis was a small place but had a lot of information. If you're interested in mint coins, come here. Also they had a really cool ghost town set up, with a trip into a mine (fake). Really worth the time.
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