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Anderson Dairy --
801 Searles Ave, Las Vegas, NV
Local Dairy Processing plant that gives Free tours for kids of all ages. Anderson Dairy's free tour is a scheduled, guided tour. This special "Barnyard Buddies" Tour has been created, complete with animatronic animals, farm scenery and colorful lighting to help tell the story of Anderson Dairy and Las Vegas. See, first hand, how they process their dairy products. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour, and is ideally suited for children 2 years of age through fifth grade.
Austin Historical Society --
180 Main St., Austin, NV
Beatty Museum Historical Society --
417 E Main St, Beatty, NV
Preseving the history of the Bullfrog Mining District and Southern Nye County. Learn about the mining boom of the 1900's and how it impacts our lives today.
Bowers Mansion Park --
10 miles north on US 395, Carson City, NV
Built in 1864 at the cost of $200,000, the mansion contains some of the original furnishings.
The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada --
813 N. Carson St, Carson City, NV
Grocery store, dress up costumes, Dance Dance Revolution, Trading Faces, Jacob's Ladder, Speed Trap and many more exhibits and collections.
Churchill County Museum & Archives --
1050 S. Maine Street, Fallon, NV
Clark County Museum --
1830 S. Boulder Hwy., Henderson, NV
Heritage Street is comprised of historic residential and commercial structures.
East Ely Railroad Depot Museum --
1100 Avenue A, Ely, NV
The East Ely Railroad Depot Museum is located within one of the nation's most complete historic railroad yards. The depot has been restored to its original 1907 appearance. The museum, grounds, and shops remain hauntingly unchanged. Buildings, including the carpenter and electrical shops remain as they were left when the railroad closed in 1983. The pipefitters shop and blacksmith shop that surround the museum help tell the story of a proud time when Ely, and the railroad, helped "light a nation." The museum is one of seven operated within the Department of Cultural Affairs.
Ethel M Chocolate Factory --
2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson, NV
Tours are self-guided. Special guided tours may be arranged for parties of 10 or more by calling 702.435.2655.
Eureka Opera House --
31 S. Main Street, Eureka, NV
Eureka Sentinel Museum --
10 South Bateman Street, Eureka, NV
The Eureka Sentinel Museum interprets the history of Eureka. You will find a complete press room from the 1800's complete with posters that were printed by the Eureka Sentinel and then plastered on the press room walls. In the mining history room you will see tools from the early days of mining, as well as historic stock certificates, ledgers and personal miners items. The Lead & Silver strikes in the 1860's were the beginning of Eureka. There are exhibits depicting school life in the early days of Eureka, a parlor and kitchen with many items that you will remember from grandma's house and items from the many fire companies, Fraternal organizations and military uniforms from the first and second world wars. View a late 1800's Eureka Barber Shop, complete with an oak barber chair. Don't miss the gift shop where you can purchase books about Eureka's history, soap and pottery made right here in Eureka, or get that special gift that says to your friends that you visited Eureka, Nevada.
Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center --
1650 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV
Offering public star shows and large-format films showing daily in the dome theater, and public star observing courtesy of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. Built in 1964 they were the first planetarium in the world to project full-dome movies (of time-lapse clouds and weather phenomena). After recently undergoing upgrades, Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center is now one of the first of a handful of planetariums around the world to utilize the Spitz SciDome digital projector, a high-resolution, state-of-the-art immersive visualization tool that produces extraordinarily bright and colorful 3-D images.
Genoa Courthouse Museum --
2304 Main St, Genoa, NV
Hoover Dam --
30 miles southeast of Las Vegas on US Highway 93, , NV
The Discovery Tour is a way to see, learn and appreciate what Hoover Dam is all about. This self-paced tour provides a quality, informative visit, while recognizing that certain security precautions must be taken to protect the facility, the workers and the visiting public. Talks by our guide staff are presented at a number of locations within the visitor facilities and various locations on top of the dam. A ticket is required to explore the Visitor Center and dam exhibits.
Humboldt Museum --
Jungo Road and Maple Avenue, Winnemucca, NV
Las Vegas Art Museum --
9600 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV
Lied Discovery Children's Museum --
833 Las Vegas Boulevard North, Las Vegas, NV
The Museum features hands-on exhibits in the arts, sciences and humanities, a Traveling Exhibition Gallery, an Early Childhood Pavilion, and an eight-story Science Tower in 22,000 square feet of exhibit space.
Mackay Mansion --
129 South D St., Virginia City, NV
The 1860 home of silver king John Mackay includes collections of silver and original furnishings.
Marzen House --
25 Marzen Lane, Lovelock, NV
The 1876 two story frame house has displays of antiques, mineral ores, Indian artifacts and pioneer memorabilia.
Midas School House --
HC66, Box 75, Midas, NV
The restored Midas Schoolhouse is one of the many historic buildings found in the old mining town of Midas. Friends of Midas has restored and maintains the historic Midas Cemetery, Midas School building (which burned in 2005), the original jailhouse and outdoor displays of historic mining and ranching equipment. Plans are underway to rebuild the Midas School which is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. If visitors make their presence known, they will be directed to someone who will inform them of the history of this early 1900's mining camp. The Midas School playground equipment is the original and is still used by children of all ages.
Nevada Museum of Art --
160 W Liberty St, Reno, NV
Tour the exhibitions with one of the NMA's docents. Space is limited to a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not needed. Offered Thursdays at 6 pm; Saturdays at 11 am and 1 pm; and Sundays at 1 pm. Spanish language tours at 2 pm on the last Saturday of the month.
Nevada Northern Railway Museum --
1100 Avenue A, Ely, NV
The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is dedicated to the restoration, preservation, interpretation, and operation of the Nevada Northern Railway historic facilities, yards, and rail collection. This evolving museum gives people the opportunity to experience a world-class, historic, working railroad.
Nevada State Museum and Historical Society --
700 Twin Lakes Dr, Las Vegas, NV
Nevada Test Site --
755 E. Flamingo Road, North Las Vegas, NV
The Department of Energy (DOE), and its predecessor agencies the Energy Research and Development Administration and the Atomic Energy Commission, conducted nuclear tests and other experiments at the Nevada Test Site, which helped maintain world peace, and the national security of the United States. Since the establishment of the Nevada Test Site in 1951, thousands of people from around the world -- senior citizens to college students -- have visited this vast outdoor laboratory that is larger than the state of Rhode Island, to see firsthand, artifacts and archaeological sites from the early settlers, to the many relics remaining from nuclear weapons tests, nuclear rocket experiments, and a variety of other defense, environmental, and energy-related programs.
Northeastern Nevada Museum --
1515 Idaho Street, Elko, NV
The Northeastern Nevada Museum, a 40,000 square-foot facility, is located in the Elko City Park. Exhibits cover local history, natural history, local cultures, wildlife from around the world displayed in natural settings, a permanent art collection and rotating art exhibits. Research facilities include over 40,000 photos, area newspapers from 1872 to present, public records, manuscripts and a 1,000-volume research library. The museum includes a gift shop and 90-seat theater.
Red Rock Canyon --
State Highway 159, Las Vegas, NV
Not necessarily a formal facility, but Red Rock is the valley west of Las Vegas so named for the beautiful red rock formations throughout the area. Bike trails and lots of places to stop and examine native plants and maybe see some of the local fauna. Visitors/Interpretive Center on site.
Shark Reef Aquarium (in Mandalay Bay) --
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV
Featuring more that 2,000 animals, Shark Reef Aquarium is comprised of nearly 1.6 million gallons of water in 14 exhibits, including rare Golden Crocodiles, Piranha, a Touch Pool Experience and over 30 sharks in a 1.3 million gallon Shark Exhibit. Guests also experience two walk through tunnel exhibits giving a "diver's view" of the underwater world.
Shelby Automobiles, Inc. --
6755 Speedway Blvd., Las Vegas, NV
Located near the famed Las Vegas Speedway, Shelby Automobiles Museum is always changing and includes some of the most famous cars ever produced from the first Cobra CSX2000 to prototypes of the wickedly fast Series 1 and some of the latest creations. Stop in and take a look at some of the dreams of the past and where they are making dreams of tomorrow.
Springs Preserve --
333 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
Explore the Springs Preserve, once home to ancient tribes and the resting place for weary Spanish explorers. Learn about the history of the Las Vegas Valley as well as methods to maintain a sustainable lifestyle in the desert.
Valley Of Fire --
29450 Valley of Fire Road, Overton, NV
Valley of Fire State Park is located only six miles from Lake Mead and 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas via Interstate 15 and on exit 75. Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest and largest state park, dedicated 1935. The valley derives its name from the red sandstone formations and the stark beauty of the Mojave Desert. Ancient trees and early man are represented throughout the park by areas of petrified wood and 3,000 year-old Indian petroglyphs. Popular activities include camping, hiking, picnicking and photography. The park offers a full-scale visitor center with extensive interpretive displays. Several group use areas are also available. The park is open all year.
Western Folklife Center --
501 Railroad Street, Elko, NV
Located in the historic Pioneer Hotel Building in downtown Elko, the Western Folklife Center is both a local and a regional cultural center with an exhibit gallery, 300-seat theater, 20-seat black box theater, saloon and gift shop. Over its 26-year history the Western Folklife Center has produced numerous educational exhibitions based on original research and fieldwork with traditional artists and art forms. In addition to its own exhibitions, the Folklife Center hosts traveling exhibitions in its Wiegand Gallery and also in the G Three Bar Theater.
White Pine Public Museum --
2000 Aultman Street, Ely, NV
Wilbur D. May Center at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park --
1595 North Sierra Street, Reno, NV
The Wilbur D. May Center is an adventure for people of all ages. It is a Museum, a collection of rare and exotic artifacts, a place to experience fun traveling exhibits and special moments. The Arboretum is where gardeners gather seeds of knowledge; an incomparable display and living museum of colorful flowers, creekside meadows, outdoor courtyards and secluded benches. The Great Basin Adventure is a fun-filled family experience where kids can pet animals, ride a pony, pan for gold, ride an old fashioned log flume, or explore in our "touch anything" Discovery Room. This center is a legacy to Wilbur D. May, local Nevada rancher, businessman and philanthropist. The May Center was built to perpetuate Wilbur's commitment toward family, children and education.