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    Museum Hours:

    Museum & Store: Wednesdays, 10am – 4pm*
    Museum & Store: Thurs – Fri., 10am-4pm**
    *No Appointments needed on Wednesdays
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    Research Library: Wed-Friday, 12-4pm**
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    1650 North Virginia Street
    Reno, NV 89503

    We are located in the green and copper building with diamond-shaped windows, north of the Fleischmann Planetarium.

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News

  • Miss Wakayama

    Do you know the amazing story of Nevada’s Friendship Doll from Japan? She has been Nevada’s ambassador since 1928. Learn more about this beautiful doll called Miss Wakayama. Nevada’s children received Miss Wakayama in 1928 when she was chosen to reside at the Nevada Historical Society. She was made by Japanese master doll maker, Gayo Hirata. The ... Read More »
  • NHS Collections Finding Aids

    Are you looking for more detailed information about the holdings at NHS? Staff are working on posting collection finding aids and lists to aid you in your research! Keep checking back for more lists. Check out our NHS MS Finding Aids & Collection List page. If you are wanting to see records of select photographs and manuscripts, ... Read More »
  • December 2020 Newsletter

    NHS Digital e-Newsletter December 2020 The staff have been very busy helping patrons in the Research Library and with online requests this fall. NHS is closed for the month of December due to increased COVID cases. However, we are here to continue to answer research questions and provide you with excellent curb-side service from our museum store. ... Read More »
  • NHS Artown Lectures – Great History Lectures – Videos are now Available

    Do you love Nevada History? Did you know that you can now watch the Artown Zoom lectures presented by our docents in July? Here’s your opportunity to watch or re-watch these great Nevada topics all in the comfort of your home. Enjoy! Early Reno Based on the Images of America book, “Early Reno,” written by Nevada Historical Society docents ... Read More »
  • NHS Docent Council Lectures Schedule 2021

    The Nevada Historical Society Docent Council is providing their monthly lecture series on all things Nevada by Zoom. The recorded lectures will be posted on our website page NHS Forms, Interviews & Lecture Videos. You can watch these lectures and other great history programs. Enjoy! Lecture Schedule: Thursday, October 1, 2020 Speaker, Jack Hursh, NHS Historian Lecture Title: Nevada Heritage Barns November ... Read More »

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High Noon – Feb

February 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Thu18

High Noon – March

March 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Thu15

High Noon – April

April 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Fri21

High Noon – May

May 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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