Nevada State Museum, Carson City, State heritage museum in Carson City, US
The Nevada State Museum houses permanent exhibits about regional wildlife, geology, mining history, and Native American artifacts across multiple gallery spaces.
The museum building operated as the United States Mint from 1870 to 1893, producing coins from silver extracted from Nevada's Comstock Lode mines.
The museum preserves and displays traditional baskets, tools, and ceremonial objects from Northern Paiute, Western Shoshone, and Washoe indigenous communities.
Visitors can access the museum Tuesday through Sunday between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, with free parking available in the public lot on Curry Street.
The museum maintains Coin Press No. 1 from 1869, which continues to mint commemorative medallions during special demonstrations for the public.
Location: Nevada
Founders: Clark J. Guild
Website: https://nvculture.org/nevadastatemuseumcarsoncity
GPS coordinates: 39.16800,-119.76745
Latest update: March 15, 2025 11:36
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