Nevada Historical Society Museum

Founded in 1904, the state’s oldest museum offers permanent exhibits that encompass prehistoric times to the present.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Adults-$2.00; children (under 18)-free.
Hours
Museum: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; Library: Noon-4:00 p.m., Tue.-Sat. Season: Year-round, except major holidays.
Address
1650 N. Virginia St.
Phone
775-688-1190
Map
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