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Museums & Historical Sites in Reno

Virginia City and Reno are just two destinations that make up the rich, historical tapestry of Nevada.  

You can explore the area's historical treasures by scrolling down the page or click on museums, historical sites, or Native American Exhibits.

Featured Reno Hotels & Resorts

Harrah's Reno Hotel & Casino   -  Book Online!

219 N. Center, Reno, NV 

Harrah's Casino Hotel & Spa is conveniently close to the airport, near Reno City Hall, National Bowling Stadium, and the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. Also nearby are the National Automobile Museum and Nevada Museum of Art. The Hotel has a health club, an outdoor pool, and a fitness facility. 24-Hour Room Service Is Available!

Reno Museums

Bowers Mansion

4005 U.S. 395 N. Carson City, NV 89704 (775) 849-0201

Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center

1477 Highway 395 Gardnerville, NV 89410 (775) 782-2555

Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

813 N. Carson Carson City, NV 89702 (775) 884-2226

Dayton History Museum

35 Shady Lane Dayton, NV 89403 (775) 246-3256

Fleischmann Planetarium

1650 N. Virginia St. Reno, NV 89557 (775) 784-4812

Fourth Ward School Museum

C St. Virginia City, NV 89440 (775) 847-0975

Genoa Courthouse Museum

Main Street Genoa, NV 89411 (775) 782-4325

Julia C. Bulette Red Light Museum

5 C St. Virginia City, NV 89440 (775) 847-9991

Liberty Belle Slot Collection

4250 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502 (775) 825-1776

Mackay Mansion

129 S. D St. Virginia City, NV 89440 (775) 847-0173

Mackay School of Mines University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, NV 89557, Reno, NV (775) 784-6987

Mark Twain Museum

C. St. Virginia City, NV 89440 (775) 847-0525

Mormon Station State Historic Park

Main Street Genoa, NV 89411 (775) 782-2590

Museum of Memories

4753 South C Street Virginia City, NV      (775) 847-0525

The National Automobile Museum

10 Lake St. Reno, NV 89501 (775) 333-9309

Nevada Gambling Museum

50 S. C Street Virginia City, NV     (775) 847-9022

Nevada State Fire Museum & Comstock Fireman's Museum

117 S. C St. Virginia City, NV 89440 (775) 847-0717

Nevada Historical Society

1650 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV, (775) 688-1190

Nevada Museum Of Art

160 W. Liberty St., Reno , NV (775) 329-3333

Nevada State Museum

600 North Carson Street Carson City, NV  (775) 687-4810

Nevada State Railroad Museum

1280 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV  (775) 687-6953

Roberts House Museum

1207 Carson Street Carson City, NV 89702 (775) 882-1805

Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery

Dept. Art-224 University of Nevada, Reno Reno, NV 89557 (775) 784-6682

Sparks Heritage Foundation and Museum

820 "B" Street Sparks, NV 89432 (775) 355-1144

Wilbur D. May Museum

1502 Washington St. Reno, NV 89503 (775) 785-5961

W.M. Keck Museum

Mail Stop 168 Mackay School of Mines University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV 89557 (775) 784-6052

Warren Engine Company No. 1 Museum

777 S. Stewart Street Carson City, NV 89701 (775) 887-2210

The Way It Was Museum

113 N. C St. Virginia City, NV 89440 (775) 847-0766

Western Historic Radio Museum

109 S. F Street Virginia City, NV 89440 (775) 847-9047

Wild West Museum

66 N. C St. Virginia City, NV 89440 (775) 847-0400

Silver State Peace Officers Museum Historic

1876 Storey County Jail 26 South B Street Virginia City, NV  89440 (775) 846-5948

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Reno Area Historical Sites

Bowers Mansion

4005 U.S. 395 N. Carson City, NV 89704 (775) 849-0201

Dayton State Park

P.O. Box 1478 Dayton, NV     (775) 687-5678

The Park is located in the town of Dayton, one of Nevada's first permanent settlements  The Rock Point Mill, built in 1861, was once used to process rich silver ore from nearby Virginia City.   Remnants of the mill are still visible within the park, just west of U.S. 50. 

Fort Churchill to Wellington Back Country Byway

A historic town and frontier fort await the visitor along this back country drive. This scenic desert off-road driving tour parallels the Carson River and climbs into the rugged Pine Nut Mountains. Four-wheel drive or high-clearance vehicles are recommended for the climb over the Pine Nut Mountains. Summer and fall are best seasons to travel the byway. It takes roughly four to five hours to drive this byway.   

Fourth Ward School Museum

C St. Virginia City, NV 89440 (775) 847-0975

Genoa Courthouse Museum

Main Street Genoa, NV 89411 (775) 782-4325

Mormon Station State Historic Park

Main Street Genoa, NV 89411 (775) 782-2590

Warren Engine Company No. 1 Museum

777 S. Stewart Street Carson City, NV 89701 (775) 887-2210

Roberts House Museum

1207 Carson Street Carson City, NV 89702 (775) 882-1805

Gold Hill, NV

South of Virginia City on HWY. 342

Incorporated December 17, 1862, the town at one point was home to at least 8,000 residents. Prosperity was sustained for a period of 20 years between 1868 and 1888 by mining the Comstock Lode.

Virginia City

South of Reno/Sparks on HWY. 341

Virginia City is one of the oldest established communities in Nevada. Like many cities and towns in the state, Virginia City was a mining boomtown; in fact it is one of the most famous boomtowns in the Old West, as it virtually appeared overnight as a result of the Comstock Lode silver strike of 1859.

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Native American Exhibits

Stewart Indian Cultural Center

5366 Snyder Ave. Carson City, NV 89701 (775) 882-1808

Pyramid Lake, Nevada – 70 miles north of Carson City

Located 70 miles north of Carson City via U.S. 395, the Pyramid Lake, one of the largest natural lakes in the state of Nevada .  The lake activities include: picnicking, camping, boating, waterskiing, swimming, hiking, exploring, or just driving around.

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