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State Museums Are Planning Unique Nevadan Experiences to Celebrate Nevada Day
(Nevada, USA) Every seven years or so, Nevada Day falls on the actual anniversary date of the statehood, October 31. As a state holiday, it’s a good time for residents to visit and connect with their Silver State heritage at the State Museums. Here […]
CARSON CITY, Nev. (July 10, 2025) – The Nevada State Museum and the Division of Museums and History has announced new leadership for the State Museum in Carson City. Jen Roger has been hired as Executive Director in June 2025 after a national search.
Roger is a museum historical preservation professional with decades of experience […]
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 2025 program will […]
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Explore Nevada’s Prehistoric Wonders and Win!
The Nevada Division of Museums and History invites you and your family to embark on a journey through Nevada’s incredible paleontological history. Discover, learn, and share for a chance to win one of 25 exclusive Annie Alexander dolls and book sets!
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1. Eligibility: This Promotion is open only to those who complete directions to post photos with hashtags on Instagram who are 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry. The Promotion is open to residents […]
State Museums Are Planning Unique Nevadan Experiences to Celebrate Nevada Day
(Nevada, USA) With most Nevada residents having Nevada Day, October 25, off as a state holiday, it’s a good time to visit and connect with our Silver State heritage at most of the state museums. Here is a list of all the activities planned […]
The exhibit expounds on the ancient trading route, its history, and how the trail system was central in developing the communities of Las Vegas and the Southwest Region
Las Vegas, NV – The Nevada State Museum at Las Vegas is opening a new exhibit on the Old Spanish Trail, the approximately 700-mile network of trails that linked […]
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.
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