Wilbur D. May Center, Botanical garden in Reno, Nevada, US
The Wilbur D. May Center spans 13 acres within Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, featuring gardens adapted to high desert conditions at 4,600 feet elevation.
The center bears the name of Wilbur D. May, a Reno rancher, pilot, and collector who traveled to over 40 countries gathering artifacts now displayed in the museum.
The museum exhibits international artifacts including Tang dynasty pottery, African masks, Inuit scrimshaws, Egyptian scarabs, and Greek icons from May's global expeditions.
Visitors can access the arboretum daily from sunrise to sunset without entrance fees, while the museum requires admission and maintains regular operating hours.
Evans Creek flows through the property from Peavine Mountain snowmelt, connecting the gardens to the Truckee River and Pyramid Lake water system.
Location: Nevada
GPS coordinates: 39.54620,-119.82500
Latest update: March 26, 2025 23:11
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