
Nevada Historical Society Museum
1650 N. Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501; (775)688-1190;
Open: Mon-Sat 10-5; Adult $2 / Under 18 Free.
Currently Closed for Renovations.
Established in 1904 and recognized as the oldest museum in Nevada.
Exhibits include pioneer and Native American artifacts, guns and rocks.
Nevada Museum of Art
160 W. Liberty St., Reno, NV 89501; (775) 329-3333;
Open: Tues-Sun Noon-4PM; Adult $5 / (6-12) $1;
Fine art exhibits reflect the history, culture, environment
and political character of the state of Nevada.
Fleischmann Planetarium
Fleischmann Planetarium
Free Admission to Planetarium.
Star show and movie: Adult $6 / Child (6-13) $4.
Open: Mon-Fri 8AM-10PM / Sat-Sun 11AM-10PM; (775) 784-4811;
Fleischmann Planetarium is located on the north edge of the
University of Nevada, Reno campus. Star shows depict ongoing celestial
events of the past, present and future. Each performance contains both
star show and Skydome films. Astronomy and earth science exhibits also
featured.
National Automotive Museum
National Auto Museum
10 Lake St., Reno, NV 89501; 775-333-9300;
Museum Website;
Open: Mon-Sat: 9:30-5:30 / Sun 10-4;
Over 200 antique, vintage, classic and special-interest
automobiles on display. Four major street scenes depict major
eras of the 20th century. Multimedia theater presentations
and automotive research library available also. Many of the cars
on display were featured in various movies.
Wilbur D. May Center
Wilbur D. May Center
1502 Washington St, Reno, NV 89501; (775) 785-5961;
Cultural center with Museum, Arboretum and
Theme Park (listed below):
Wilbur D. May Musuem
Open: Mon-Sat 10-5 / Sun 12-5;
Admission: Adult $2.50 / Ages 3-12 $1.50; (775) 785-5961;
The museum contains many treasures collected over the
years by adventurer Wilbur D. May. The building is a recreation
of his Double Diamond Ranch. Notable exhibits include souvenirs
from African safaris, rare Tang Dynasty horse sculptures,
and 18th century sterling silver. Several other exhibits run
on rotating basis.
Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Open: Daily 8AM-dusk;
Free Admission. (775) 785-4153;
12 garden themes represent various flora and fauna and
different elevations of the Sierra Nevadas.
Great Basin Adventure
Open: Mon-Sat 10-5 / Sun 12-5; (775) 785-4844;
Children's theme park with log flume ride, petting zoo and pony ride.
Other exhibits reflect the mining and dinosaur discoveries of Nevada.
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