Reno Museums - Nevada’s Ultimate Reno Museum Guide and Information on the
Nevada Museum of Art
Art, history, archeology and science - our Reno Nevada museums are perfect for an
afternoon excursion while you are visiting scenic Reno-Lake Tahoe. Notable collections
of historical and cultural Reno memorabilia and rotating displays ensure a new experience
on each and every visit. Our Reno museum listings offer art and fine craftwork for
sale by local, regional and national artists.
Reno Museums (Distance from the Eldorado Hotel Casino)
Nevada Gambling Museum (0.3 mi)
100 S Virginia St , Reno, NV (775) 333-9300
Features more than half-a-million dollars worth of gaming memorabilia, including
over 100 antique slot machines, cheating devices and gamblers' weapons.
The National Automobile Museum: Harrah’s Collection (0.5 mi)
10 S Lake St , Reno, NV (775) 333-9300
The National Automobile Museum (The Harrah’s Collection) lets you travel through
time. Just two blocks from the streets of downtown Reno, you'll walk down streets
of the past. Its cars, sights, sounds, and places are yours to explore. Beyond the
streets, you'll discover a century of automobiles: more than 220 antique, vintage,
classic, special interest and one-of-a-kind wonders. You'll be dazzled by the cars
of the stars. Also Check out the Changing Exhibits Gallery, Masterpiece Circle,
chat with mechanics in the Automotive Shop, and shop in the unique Museum Store.
Nevada Museum Of Art (0.7 mi)
160 W. Liberty St., Reno , NV (775) 329-3333
Founded in 1931, the Nevada Museum of Art is the oldest arts organization in Nevada
and it remains the only nationally accredited art museum in the state. It is recognized
as a leader among museums for its innovation in reaching out to new audiences and
developing unique partnerships throughout its community.
The collections include:
“The Altered Landscape”, 600 pieces of contemporary landscape photographs
Contemporary Collection, international in scope with a major focus on West Coast
and Nevada based artists
Sierra Nevada/ Great Basin Collection, surveys the art of our region, allowing NMA's
audience the opportunity to explore their visual heritage
Historical Collection, a broad collection of American art including paintings, works
on paper and sculpture predominantly dating from 1900-1945
E.L. Wiegand Collection, founded with an endowment to support acquisitions around
the theme of the work ethic in American art
Nevada Historical Society (1.4 mi)
1650 North Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada 89503, Reno, NV, (775) 688-1190
Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery (1.5 mi)
Dept. Art-224
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557, Reno, NV (775) 784-6682
Fleischmann Planetarium UNR (1.5 mi)
University Of Nevada Reno, NV (775) 784-4811
Fleischmann Planetarium includes a domed theater containing the planetarium projector,
state-of-the art special effects equipment and a Cinema-360 projector. Upper level
houses six-foot-diameter spheres representing the earth and moon, a meteorite collection,
and other exhibits and displays about our solar system. The University also operates
a small observatory with several telescopes available for public use on clear Friday
and Saturday nights when such viewing attempts are practical.
W.M. Keck Museum (1.5 mi)
Mail Stop 168
Mackay School of Mines
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557, Reno, NV (775) 784-6052
Wilbur D. May Museum (1.6 mi)
1502 Washington St.
Reno, NV 89503, Reno, NV (775) 785-5961
Lake Mansion (6.3 mi)
4598 S Virginia Street, Reno , NV (775) 829-1868
The Lake Mansion, built in 1877 by W.J. Marsh was sold to Myron Lake in 1879. Lake
is often considered the founder of Reno. In fact, his toll bridge across the Truckee
caused the early settlement to be called "Lake's Crossing." The Lake Mansion
was originally located near the river crossing at Virginia and California Streets.
The first address in Reno.
Liberty Belle Slot Collection (6.5 mi)
4250 S. Virginia Street
(Liberty Belle Saloon)
Reno, NV 89502, Reno, NV, (775) 825-1776
NCO Railroad Purdy’s Museum (17.9 mi)
17890 Fantail Cir, Reno , NV (775) 972-6530
Sparks, NV
Sparks Heritage Museum (4.4 mi)
820 Victorian Ave, Sparks, NV, (775) 355-1144
The Sparks Museum exhibits materials relating to the history of our community. Old
Doc Bice used to make house calls around Sparks, clip-clopping along in a buggy
like the one at the museum, and collections of quilts and railroad lanterns are
displayed. Railroad photographs decorate the walls, and the collection of early
toys are a special favorite with children. Sparks train tours are offered.
Virginia City, NV
The Castle (26 mi)
C St.
Virginia City, NV (775) 847-0275
Fourth Ward School Museum (26 mi)
C St.
Virginia City, NV (775) 847-0975
Julia C. Bulette Red Light Museum (26 mi)
5 C St.
Virginia City, NV (775) 847-9991
Mackay Mansion (26 mi)
129 S. D St.
Virginia City, NV (775) 847-0173
Mark Twain Museum (26 mi)
C. St.
Virginia City, NV (775) 847-0525
Museum of Memories (26 mi)
C. St.
Virginia City, NV (775) 847-0454
Nevada Gambling Museum (26.5 mi)
50 S. C St.
Virginia City, NV (775) 847-0789
Nevada State Fire Museum & Comstock Fireman's Museum (26.5 mi)
117 S. C St.
Virginia City, NV (775) 847-0717
The Way It Was Museum (26.5 mi)
113 N. C St.
Virginia City, NV (775) 847-0766
Western Historic Radio Museum (27 mi)
109 S. F Street
Virginia City, NV (775) 847-9047
Wild West Museum (26 mi)
66 N. C St.
Virginia City, NV (775) 847-0400
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