List of museums in Nevada facts for kids
Welcome to the exciting world of museums in Nevada! This list will help you discover amazing places where you can learn about history, science, art, and so much more. Museums are special buildings that collect and take care of interesting objects. They share these collections with everyone through cool exhibits. Get ready to explore Nevada's past and present!
Awesome Museums to Explore
Name | Location | County | Type | What You'll Discover |
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Atomic Testing Museum | Las Vegas | Clark | Science | Learn about the history of nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site. It's all about science and history! |
The Auto Collections | Paradise | Clark | Cars | See a fantastic display of classic cars at the Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino. |
Austin Historical Society Museum | Austin | Lander | Local History | Explore the history of the Austin area. |
Battle Mountain Cookhouse Museum | Battle Mountain | Lander | Local History | Discover the local history of Battle Mountain. |
Beatty Museum | Beatty | Nye | Local History | Find fossils, learn about local wildlife and plants, and explore mining history and ghost towns. |
Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum | Boulder City | Clark | History | Learn how the amazing Hoover Dam was built. It's located in the historic Boulder Dam Hotel. |
Bowers Mansion | Carson City | Carson City | Historic House | Visit a beautiful old mansion with a rich history. |
Buckaroo Hall of Fame & Heritage Museum | Winnemucca | Humboldt | Culture | See artwork, photos, and gear used by real cowboys, like saddles and lariats. |
Carson City Fire Museum | Carson City | Carson City | Fire Fighting | Discover the history of fire fighting in Carson City. It's also known as Warren Engine Co. No. 1 Museum. |
Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center | Gardnerville | Douglas | Local History | Learn about the history of the Carson Valley area. |
Central Nevada Museum | Tonopah | Nye | Local History | Explore exhibits about the Tonopah Army Air Field, old railroads, and mining equipment. |
Children's Museum of Northern Nevada | Carson City | Carson City | Children's | A fun museum designed just for kids! |
Churchill County Museum & Archives | Fallon | Churchill | Local History | See Native American and pioneer artifacts, old rooms, railroads, and antique communication devices. |
Clark County Museum | Henderson | Clark | Open-Air History | This museum has local history exhibits, mineral displays, and even old homes from the 1920s and 1950s. |
Comstock Fireman's Museum | Virginia City | Storey | Fire Fighting | Learn about the brave firefighters of the Comstock area. |
Comstock History Center | Virginia City | Storey | Local History | Dive into the history of Virginia City. |
Comstock Gold Mill | Virginia City | Storey | Mining | Discover how gold was processed in the Comstock Lode. |
Courthouse Museum Genoa | Genoa | Douglas | Local History | See period rooms like a courtroom, kitchen, and a blacksmith shop. |
Dayton Museum | Dayton | Lyon | Local History | Explore pioneer items, quilts, and photos from Dayton's past, including miners, Native Americans, and ranching. |
Don Laughlin's Classic Car Collection | Laughlin | Clark | Cars | Another amazing collection of classic cars at the Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino. |
Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery | Las Vegas | Clark | Art | See beautiful art exhibits at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. |
Eureka Sentinel Museum | Eureka | Eureka | Local History | Features an old newspaper printing room, mining exhibits, and period room displays. |
Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center | Reno | Washoe | Science | Part of the University of Nevada, Reno, this center offers public star shows, astronomy exhibits, and meteorites. |
Foreman-Roberts House Museum | Carson City | Carson City | Historic House | A historic house that you can visit by appointment or during special events. |
Fort Churchill State Historic Park | Silver Springs | Lyon | History | The visitor center has exhibits about the history of this old fort. |
Fourth Ward School Museum | Virginia City | Storey | Local History | Learn about Virginia City's history, mining, and how kids were educated in the 1800s. |
Frank Chang Memorial Museum | Lovelock | Pershing | Chinese Culture | See artifacts from the old Chinatown in Lovelock. |
Goldwell Open Air Museum | Rhyolite | Nye | Art | An outdoor park filled with unique sculptures. |
Great Basin National Park | Rhyolite | White Pine | Natural History | Visitor centers explain the geology, nature, and cultural history of this beautiful park. |
Hawthorne Ordnance Museum | Hawthorne | Mineral | Military | Exhibits about military weapons and ammunition. |
Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum | Paradise | Clark | Aviation | Discover the history of airplanes in southern Nevada, located at McCarran International Airport. |
Humboldt Museum | Winnemucca | Humboldt | Local History | See mammoth bones, old rooms, Native American items, and cowboy artifacts. |
International Museum and Library of the Conjuring Arts | Las Vegas | Clark | Magic | Created by magician David Copperfield, this museum has magic items, books, and illusions, including things from Harry Houdini. |
Las Vegas Historical Society | Las Vegas | Clark | Local History | Explore a timeline of Las Vegas history with old railroad, celebrity, and casino photos. |
Las Vegas International Scout Museum | Las Vegas | Clark | Scouting | Learn about the history of scouting. |
Las Vegas Natural History Museum | Las Vegas | Clark | Natural History | See dinosaurs, learn about Ancient Egypt, and discover international and Nevada desert wildlife. |
Las Vegas Springs Preserve | Las Vegas | Clark | Multiple | A large preserve with several museums and a beautiful botanical garden. |
Lied Discovery Children's Museum | Las Vegas | Clark | Children's | Fun, interactive exhibits about science, arts, and culture. |
Lincoln County Historical Museum | Pioche | Lincoln | Local History | Explore the history of Lincoln County. |
Lost City Museum | Overton | Clark | Archaeology | See ancient artifacts found from Anasazi pueblo ruins. |
Lyon County Museum | Yerington | Lyon | Open-Air History | Features seven buildings, including a museum with old rooms, a model railroad, and three old country schools. |
Mackay Mansion | Virginia City | Storey | Historic House | A mid-19th-century mansion with old furniture and mining artifacts. |
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas | Las Vegas | Clark | Wax Museum | See lifelike wax figures of famous people. |
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art | Las Vegas | Clark | Art | Part of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, this museum shows contemporary art and ancient Mesoamerican artifacts. |
Mark Twain Museum at the Territorial Enterprise | Virginia City | Storey | History | Visit the historic newspaper building where Mark Twain once worked, complete with his desk and old printing equipment. |
Marshall Mint Museum | Virginia City | Storey | Natural History | A jewelry store with a display of beautiful gems and minerals. |
Marzen House Museum | Lovelock | Pershing | Local History | Includes mining equipment, old home items, Native American artifacts, and an Indian Cave exhibit. |
McGill Drugstore Museum | McGill | White Pine | Local History | A historic drugstore that you can visit by appointment. |
Mineral County Museum | Hawthorne | Mineral | Local History | Exhibits about the history of Mineral County. |
Mob Museum | Las Vegas | Clark | History | Learn about the history of organized crime in the United States and how law enforcement fought against it. |
Mormon Station State Historic Park | Genoa | Douglas | Local History | A recreated trading post and museum with exhibits about pioneers. |
The Museum of Hollywood Aviation | Las Vegas | Clark | Aviation | This museum will feature aircraft from Hollywood films and famous entertainers. |
National Automobile Museum | Reno | Washoe | Cars | A fantastic museum dedicated to automobiles. |
Neon Museum | Las Vegas | Clark | Media | See a collection of historic and colorful Neon signs from Las Vegas. |
Nevada Gambling Museum | Virginia City | Storey | Gambling History | See antique slot machines, gaming tables, and roulette wheels. |
Nevada Historical Society | Reno | Washoe | History | Explore the history and culture of Nevada. |
Nevada Museum of Art | Reno | Washoe | Art | A wonderful place to see different types of art. |
Nevada Northern Railway Museum | Ely | White Pine | Railroad | Visit a historic railroad yard, ride a heritage train, and see the East Ely Railroad Depot Museum. |
Nevada Southern Railroad Museum | Boulder City | Clark | Railroad | Discover the history of railroads in southern Nevada. |
Nevada State Capitol | Carson City | Carson City | History | Learn about the history of Nevada's government in its capitol building. |
Nevada State Museum, Carson City | Carson City | Carson City | Multiple | Explore the history, ancient past, and natural history of Nevada. |
Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas | Las Vegas | Clark | Multiple | Learn about the frontier history, natural history, and archaeology of southern Nevada, including how Las Vegas grew. |
Nevada State Railroad Museum | Carson City | Carson City | Railroad | See historic trains and learn about Nevada's railroad past. |
Northeastern Nevada Museum | Elko | Elko | Multiple | Features history, art, and natural history exhibits. |
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park | Las Vegas | Clark | History | Visit a restored fort and visitor center with exhibits about its history. |
Pahrump Valley Museum | Pahrump | Nye | Multiple | See a collection of Abraham Lincoln items, farm equipment, a general store, and Native American artifacts. |
Pierre Fauchard Museum | Las Vegas | Clark | Medical | Part of the College of Southern Nevada, this museum shows the history of dentistry. |
Pinball Hall of Fame | Las Vegas | Clark | Amusement | Play working pinball machines from the 1950s to the 1990s! |
Pyramid Lake Museum & Visitors Center | Nixon | Washoe | Native American | Learn about the history, culture, and people of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. |
Searchlight Historical Museum | Searchlight | Clark | Local History | Exhibits about mining, famous people like costume designer Edith Head, and Senator Harry Reid. |
Shelby Museum | Las Vegas | Clark | Cars | Discover the history of Shelby cars. |
Sheppard Contemporary Gallery | Reno | Washoe | Art | Part of University of Nevada, Reno, this gallery features modern art. |
Sierra Arts Gallery | Reno | Washoe | Art | See art exhibits presented by the Sierra Arts Foundation. |
Sparks Museum & Cultural Center | Sparks | Washoe | Multiple | Learn about the area's history, ranching, mining, and space industry. It also has a replica depot with old trains. |
St. Mary's Art & Retreat Center | Virginia City | Storey | Art | Located in the old St. Mary Louise Hospital, this center hosts art events. |
St. Mary's in the Mountains Catholic Church | Virginia City | Storey | Religious History | A historic church with a museum about its past. |
The Way It Was Museum | Virginia City | Storey | Mining | Features artifacts and photographs from the Comstock mining era. |
Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum | Reno | Washoe | Children's | An interactive museum focused on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). |
Thunderbird Lodge | Incline Village | Washoe | Historic House | Visit a beautiful waterfront estate on Lake Tahoe. |
Thunderbirds Museum | Nellis Air Force Base | Clark | Aerospace | Learn about the history of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds and see one of their aircraft. |
Tonopah Historic Mining Park | Tonopah | Nye | Mining | Explore a former silver mine and learn about mining history. |
University of Nevada, Reno Fine Art Galleries | Reno | Washoe | Art | Four galleries and art displays located around the university campus. |
Virgin Valley Heritage Museum | Mesquite | Lincoln | Local History | Learn about the pioneers and local history of the Virgin Valley area. |
Walker African American Museum | Las Vegas | Clark | African American History | Discover the history of African Americans in Nevada. |
Washoe Club | Virginia City | Storey | History | Take tours of this historic social club building, which is said to be haunted! |
Western Folklife Center | Elko | Elko | Art and Culture | Features exhibitions, performances, and programs about the American West. |
White Pine Public Museum | Ely | White Pine | Local History | Explore the local history of Ely. |
White River Valley Museum | Lund | White Pine | Local History | See items from one of the last Mormon settlements in the American West. |
Wilbur D. May Center | Reno | Washoe | Multiple | Includes a unique collection of items from different cultures, a botanical garden, and art shows. |
W. M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum | Reno | Washoe | Geology | Part of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, this museum has minerals, fossils, and mining relics. |
Past Museums
Sometimes museums close, but their stories live on! Here are some museums that used to be in Nevada:
- American Heroes Veteran Museum, Laughlin
- Casino Legends Hall of Fame Museum, Las Vegas
- Debbie Reynolds' Movie Museum, Las Vegas
- Elvis-A-Rama Museum - Las Vegas
- Guggenheim Hermitage Museum - Las Vegas
- Guinness World Records Museum, Las Vegas
- Hispanic Museum of Nevada, Las Vegas (closed in 2017)
- Houdini's Museum, Las Vegas (closed in 2004)
- King Tut Exhibit, formerly at the Luxor, Las Vegas
- Las Vegas Art Museum, Las Vegas (closed in 2009)
- Liberace Museum, Las Vegas (closed in 2010, collections now travel)
- Liberty Belle Slot Collection, Reno (closed in 2006, now at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City)
- Lost Vegas Historical Gambling Museum, Las Vegas
- Magic and Movie Hall of Fame, O'Shea's Casino
- Midas Schoolhouse, destroyed by fire in 2005
- Silver State National Peace Officers Museum, Virginia City (now an online museum)
- Sunbelt Auto Museum, Las Vegas (collection sold in 2015)
- Star Trek: The Experience - The History of the Future Museum, Las Vegas Hilton (closed 2008)
- Stewart Indian School Museum (closed in the late 1990s, but you can still walk around the campus)
- Western Historic Radio Museum, Virginia City (closed in 2012)
- World of Coca-Cola, Las Vegas
More to See in Nevada
- Aquariums in Nevada (places to see fish and other water animals)
- Botanical Gardens in Nevada (beautiful places with many different plants)
- Nature Centers in Nevada (places to learn about local wildlife and nature)
Find Out More
- Nevada Museums Association
- Historical Museum Guide for Nevada
- Nevada Culture: Museums
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