FAQs

The Nevada Historical Society cannot perform appraisals per IRS Publication 561, Fair Market Valuation. To obtain an estimate of the value of your material, we recommend you contact a reputable dealer or appraiser.

The Nevada Historical Society’s museum and museum store hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

The Research Library hours are Thursday through Saturday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, by reservation only. To reserve a seat, please fill out our Research Library Reservation form.

The Nevada Historical Society’s museum admission fees are $6 for adults, free for children 17 years and younger, and free for members.

At NHS, you do not have to pay an admission fee to come in and visit our Museum Store or use our Research Library.

NHS has designated parking spaces on the east side of our building. If no parking is available, please find any available UNR parking space. We will provide you with a free, temporary parking permit at the Admissions office.

NHS does not offer walking tours. The Historic Reno Preservation Society (HRPS) offers wonderful walking tours of Reno and promotes preservation of the historical buildings of Reno/Sparks. Their website is www.historicreno.org, or call them at 775-747-4478.

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in Carson City manages the records for the state and national listings and can provide information on the nomination process. For more information, visit the SHPO website, or contact Kristen N. Brown at 775-684-3439 or knbrown@shpo.nv.gov.