Interest in preserving the history and artifacts of Fallon and Churchill County began in 1964, the year that Nevada celebrated its 100th birthday of statehood. In Fallon, centennial festivities included decorating the windows of Maine Street businesses with artifacts from the area’s past. After the 1964 festivities had ended, community volunteers were determined to establish a permanent repository for local history.
The Churchill County Museum has a series of long term exhibitions that reflect key themes in the history and prehistory of the community. A series of period rooms show changes in the material culture of Churchill County over time.
A major exhibition interprets for visitors an authentically recreated tule home, constructed with reeds. The travails of pioneers through the Forty Mile Desert are presented through the display of authentic relics found there and audio interpretation.
A steam roller used to construct the Lahontan Dam, a vintage school bus, and fire trucks are featured in the west annex of the museum, where you can also learn the story of telephones in Churchill County. Churchill County is the only county in the United States that owns its telephone company.
Closed on Mondays All Year
March Through November
Open Tuesday-Saturday
10am to 5pm
Open Sundays 10am to 3 pm
December through February:
Open Tuesday through Saturday
10am to 4pm
Open Sundays 10am to 3 pm
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Courtesy S. Ward – Nevada Wildlife Refuge glistening water