Activities, Events and Recreation
Established in 1959 the White Pine Public Museum houses a wide variety of exhibits. We have something for everyone. Open daily from 10am-4pm. Open 7 days a week From the Cave Bear to Mineral Collections to Indian Artifacts and Natural History. We are pleased to offer a wide variety of exhibits on display daily. Organized […]
This is part of the railway that was built to support construction for the Hoover Dam. It provided a method to get men, machinery, supplies and equipment from the rail terminal in Las Vegas to the construction area. Numerous Static / Non-working displays of railroad equipment including a railroad mail car showing how the mail […]
The Nevada State Railroad Museum preserves the railroad heritage of Nevada, including locomotives and cars of the famous Virginia & Truckee Railroad and other railroads of the Silver State. Many were bought from Hollywood studios, where they were made famous in movies and television shows. Among 65 locomotives and cars in the collection, 40 were […]
The Springs Preserve is the premier place in Las Vegas to explore the valley’s vibrant history through interactive science and nature exhibits, botanical gardens, hiking, trails, and live animal shows. There are numerous annual events for holidays such as Thanskgiving, Christmas and July 4. Check website for information on changing exhibits and events. The Nevada […]
The Lost City Museum, originally known as the Boulder Dam Park Museum, was built in 1935 by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps. The National Park Service created the museum to exhibit artifacts recovered from local prehistoric archaeological sites, most of which were flooded when the Colorado River was dammed to form Lake Mead. Previously, […]
Our gallery is broken into two sections focusing upon the State’s History. The first is called Nevada: Prisms & Perspectives, broken into five crucial stories about life in the Silver State, but all five are intimately related to each other. The second section is called Biggest Little City in the World, that focuses upon Reno’s […]
The State Museum is now located with the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas on Valley View at US95. The Nevada State Museum will offer an interactive visitor experience that interprets the history of Nevada dating back millions of years to the present. Across a 13,000 square-foot permanent exhibit gallery visitors will find how geology shaped […]
The Clark County Museum is a function of Clark County Parks and Recreation, which is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies. The museum is a 30-acre site that features a modern exhibit hall with a timeline exhibit about southern Nevada from pre-historic to modern times and a collection of restored […]
Hottest, Driest, and Lowest National Park In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans. […]
To inspire, through educational exhibits and programs, a better understanding and appreciation of the natural world, the sciences, and ourselves. Devoted to educating the public about the natural sciences both past and present. Exhibits include prehistoric life, wildlife, African galleries, a wild Nevada gallery and much more. Exhibits could include: Treasures of Egypt Engelstad Family […]
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