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Discover this year’s NHS Artown – On the GO! talks.
The Nevada Historical Society’s building may be closed for an exciting remodel, but you can still enjoy these fascinating lectures at the Nevada Sunset Winery during the closure. NHS Artown Talks – On The GO! Series is their Artown summer program that delves into Nevada […]
From January 2026 until June 2026, the Nevada Historical Society will be closed to the public. The staff are working onsite during this building renovation, so general business and all deliveries are accepted! If you have any questions, please call our AA, Ramit Ali, at 775.688.1190 ext. 221 or email […]
Don’t miss these two programs this week!
Going It Alone: Ramblings and Reflections from the Trail.
Join author Tim Hauserman on his solo journeys through the Sierra Nevada and the forests of Minnesota. Hauserman shares his experiences hiking by himself through some of the most spectacular landscapes in the United States. Along the way, he confronts […]
Celebrate with us in honor of our 120th Anniversary year!
You still have time to buy your tickets for our upcoming Museum Gala.
Join us at the Reno Elks Lodge for this special event this Friday, April 11, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Enjoy good food and historic gambling demonstrations and try your hand […]
While our building is closed, we will continue to share the stories of Nevada’s past through our Nevada Historical Society On The Go! Off-site events. In conjunction with community partners, NHS will host our programs at venues throughout the community. Don’t forget, High Noon is virtual!
We want to thank our partners, the Washoe County Library […]
120th Birthday Museum Gala
Make sure to check out what’s on the menu, the specialtydrinks, a sampling of the silent auction baskets, and theprogram schedule! Museum Gala | Nevada Historical Society
Don’t miss your chance to help celebrate our 120th Birthday at our first Museum Gala event!
The event is Friday, April 11, 2025, from 5:30 to […]
Here’s your opportunity to explore our Nevada Museum gallery while on the go, during your visit to the museum, or in the comfort of your home at 2:00 am using our STQRY app.
Staff will continue to add new content, photographs, and stories, so check back often. There’s so much history to explore at Nevada’s […]
The Nevada Historical Society will be closed beginning January 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, for seismic retrofitting, lighting and electrical upgrades, and replacement of the front entrance stairs and ramps. They will be working on doing some updates to the permanent galleries during this time.
Staff have been scheduling off-site programming, Writers’ Wednesday and […]
Due to construction work on our roof, NHS will be temporarily closed to the public Friday, 11/15/2024 and Saturday, 11/16/2024 from 12-4pm. Thank you for your understanding.
NHS phone system is not receiving incoming calls, but we are working to resolve this issue. Please email the NHS staff directly or send a question using the […]
Here’s your chance to get 20% off on most items in our museum store beginning Wednesday, November 13 through December 31, 2024.
Make sure to check out our great selection of books, Reno Arch Ornaments and limited Jewelry! Here’s to finding that perfect gift for those on your list, including […]
