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National Automobile Museum
Reno, Nevada

History

Fun family experience with over 200 cars, multimedia theater, changing exhibits, period settings and museum store.

Nevada Gambling Museum
Virginia City, Nevada

Features more than half-a-million dollars worth of gaming memorabilia, including over 100 antique slot machines, cheating devices and gamblers' weapons.

Nevada Museum of Art
Reno, Nevada

Art

The Nevada Museum of Art’s feature exhibitions showcase national and international artists. The permanent collection relates to issues of Nevada and the West with an emphasis on the environment.

Nevada Northern Railway Museum
Ely, Nevada

History

Large collection of historic rolling stock, including steam and electric locomotives that hauled copper. Train rides are available.

Nevada State Library & Archives - “The Gallery”
Carson City, Nevada

Library

Exhibits include the original state constitution, a video program highlighting Nevada's admission to the Union during the Civil War and various changing exhibits.

Nevada State Museum and Historical Society
Las Vegas, Nevada

Historical Society

The museum depicts Southern Nevada's plants, animals, fossils and history from the Ice Age to modern times.

Northeastern Nevada Historical Society and Museum
Elko, Nevada

Children's, History, Historical Society, Library

Permanent art exhibits include Wanamaker Wild Animals of the World Exhibit, Ansel Adams Photography, Edward Weston Photography and featured local artists. Northeastern Nevada historical exhibits include Spring Creek Mastodon (prehistoric remains), area ranching, mining, wildlife, fossils, firearms, local Native American history, Chinese of the West, Hispanics of the West, local Basque history, area railroads, ghost towns, mining camps, and area geology plus much more. Changing exhibits include local artists and traveling exhibits. Our museum store features local arts & crafts, books, souvenirs, maps, gifts and much more.

Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs
Carson City, Nevada

Art

Nevada Historical Society Museum
Reno, Nevada

Historical Society

Founded in 1904, the state's oldest museum offers permanent exhibits that encompass prehistoric times to the present.

Nevada Native American Cultural Society
Ely, Nevada

History

Nevada State Capitol
Carson City, Nevada

History

Historic capitol features Alaskan marble plus a display depicting the history of the building. Guided tours upon request.

Nevada State Museum
Carson City, Nevada

Housed in the former U.S. Mint, the museum features memorabilia of Nevada's history, geology and culture, including a full-size replica of a ghost town and an underground mine.

Nevada State Railroad Museum
Carson City, Nevada

General, History, Specialized

Museum houses exhibits, photos and artifacts of Nevada's railroad heritage, including 19th-century railroad equipment.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

Thursday, June 6 - Saturday, June 8, 2024

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Hosted by: West Virginia Association of Museums

Our 2024 WVAM Conference will be held at Shepherd Universit

in Shepherdstown, WV on June 6-8, 2024

WVAM conference is a program of papers, presentations, workshops, and poster sessions addressing our theme of “America at 250: West Virginia Plans for the Semiquincentennial.”

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

July 24 - August 3, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

Wednesday, July 24 - Saturday, August 3, 2024

Hilton Columbus at Easton

Columbus, Ohio

Hosted by: Ohio Museums Association

We’ll kick off the event with a virtual day on Wednesday, July 24, hosted in collaboration with the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM). Then, we’ll gather in-person at the Hilton Columbus at Easton from July 31-August 3 for sessions, networking, and museum exploration. See the conference listing for Association of Midwest Museums for more deetails.

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

Monday, September 16 - Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Laurens County Museum

Laurens, South Carolina

Hosted by: South Carolina Federation of Museums

The SCFM Annual Conference is a time where we can celebrate the impact that museums have made on the state of South Carolina. It’s a time where we can share our successes, learn from our challenges, and grow as museum professionals.

We look forward to this year's conference September 16-18, 2024 in Laurens, SC. This year's theme is Fostering Community: There is No Museum Without "Us."

For more information, please call !!! or email scfm@scmuseums.org ;.

Museums Alaska: 2024 Conference

September 25 - 28, 2024

Fairbanks, Alaska

Museums Alaska: 2024 Conference

Wednesday, September 25 - Saturday, September 28, 2024

Wedgewood Resort

Fairbanks, Alaska

Hosted by: Museums Alaska

Theme: Building Communit

Forge connections with peers, share successes, and tackle challenges together. This biennial event leaves museum professionals feeling inspired

Gain insights, strategies, and practical wisdom for elevating your museum or cultural center's influence

Participate in hands-on workshops designed to turn inspiration into actionable strategies. Leave with the tools you need to grow, learn, and make a difference.

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

Sunday, October 13 - Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, Florida

Hosted by: Florida Association of Museums

FAM 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition will be held

October 13 – 16 in Daytona Beach!!

Please hold these dates. Watch our FAM website for more conference details.

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