Way It Was Museum

The museum displays the most complete collection of Comstock mining artifacts in the world plus rare photos, lithographs and maps of the “Bonanza” period.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Adults-$2.50; children (11 and under)-free with adult.
Hours
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., daily. Season: Year-round except Christmas.
Address
113 N. C St.
Phone
775-847-0766
Map
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