Press Release
RENO, NV (September 6, 2024) – Nevada’s paleontological history is rich and diverse, spanning millions of years of geologic time. The state’s fossil record offers insights into ancient ecosystems, climate changes, and the evolution of life on Earth. To extend the education and exploration ideas of Deep Time: Sea Dragons of Nevada, an exhibition […]
Volunteers Complete Freight Building Improvement In Ely
(Ely, NV) Maintaining a building that is over one hundred years old, is an ongoing project. The Freight Building on the grounds of the East Ely Railroad Depot sees the effects of weather and wear. A local group stepped in to remedy the situation with a little planning, hard work, and a little paint.
On […]
Director the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas named Fulbright Specialist
Las Vegas, NV – The Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas Hollis J. Gillespie has been awarded a Fulbright Specialist Program Award. She was selected for her academic and professional achievements, as well as leadership in her field.
As one of over 400 U.S. citizens selected, Ms. Gillespie, with input from the Montenegro Ministry of […]
Las Vegas Student Selected as First-Ever “America’s Field Trip” Awardee
Nevada Student to Receive Unforgettable Field Trip Experience as Part of Nationwide Scholastic Contest
[Reno, NV] — Today, the State of Nevada together with America250, the official nonpartisan entity charged by Congress with planning the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, announced that one Las Vegas student is among the inaugural […]
State Museums to Offer Free Admission to Military Families
This National Endowment for the Arts Program runs throughout the summer
(Carson City, NV) The Nevada Division of Museums and History’s seven state museums will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The 2024 program will begin […]
Dan Thielen has been named the new administrator for the Division of Museums and History, a promotion from his post as director of the Nevada State Railroad Museums.
For 15 years, Dan has worked for the State of Nevada’s Division of Museums and History, most recently managing the three railroad museums in Nevada located in […]
The Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City is seeking bids on multiple projects. A brief project description and link to the full scope of work is included for interested contractors. Contact museum director Dr. Christopher MacMahon at 702-486-5952 for more information.
Painting Dining Car 4813
This project will remove existing topcoat and paint from dining car […]
The Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City will hold a community meeting to inform Henderson residents about a proposed Joint Use Agreement between the State of Nevada and City of Henderson to utilize approximately one mile of railroad track between Interstate 11 and Paradise Hills Drive.
The meeting will be held in the auditorium of […]
Nevada State Museums to Receive $38 Million Dollars
After the passage of the Capital Improvement Bill, AB 1, The Nevada State Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs was allocated budget for projects throughout the state’s network of museums and archival storage facilities. The CIP bill passed by the Special Session of the Nevada State Legislature […]
The Nevada Division of Museums and History’s seven state museums will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to active duty U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The 2023 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 2023, and end on Labor […]
