Last updated: 8/31/2023
Wilbur D. May Museum
Reno, Nevada
Address
1595 N. Sierra StreetReno, NV 89503

Hours

Wednesday - Saturday
10 AM - 4 PM
Monday - Tuesday
closed
Sunday
12 PM - 4 PM

Admissions

Adults: $7
Seniors: $5
Children (3-17): $4
Children under 3: Free

Staff

Kristy Lide
phone: 775-785-5961
Wes Jahn
phone: 775-785-5961
Description
Wilbur D. May Museum

The museum houses the lifetime collection of the late Wilbur May -- department store magnate, Reno rancher, big-game hunter, businessman, philanthropist, and world traveler. May made over 40 trips around the world amassing an amazing collection of artifacts including Tang Dynasty pottery, Greek and Roman icons, weapons, and African tribal items. The collection also features a shrunken human head from South America and over 200 pieces of taxidermy.

Artifact Collections

We are the only museum in Nevada where you will see:

Antique firearms
European glasswork
African tribal masks
Polynesian carvings
Chinese pottery
Taxidermy
Saddlery and Western Ranching artifacts
and more!
Educational Programs

The Museum also hosts traveling exhibitions, special programs, and events year-round.

Facilities
Lecture Halls
Performance Areas
Services
Love our Gardens!! Why not have your next special event in our Garden!!

When not currently featuring a rotating exhibit, we rent out our museum as an event space so that you too can enjoy all that the museum has to offer for your special event. Whether it be a wedding, fundraiser, business meeting, etc., we offer affordable rates and accommodations for our beautiful garden court.

Group Tours

We offer a one-hour tour through the amazing collection of Wilbur D. May. Our visitors begin with a short introduction and film about the life of Mr. May and the items housed in the museum, followed by a guided walk through the museum itself. We offer a scavenger hunt that is a fun way to learn more about the collection and to test people's detective skills! The tour combines local and world history along with natural history and is appropriate for all ages.

Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Restrooms
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

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July 24 - August 3, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

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Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

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