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 within the community.

The Nevada Historical Society museum, research library, and museum store are closed due to building renovations.

Staff are working onsite and are accepting deliveries. Our general business hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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 with NHS parking lettering. 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 Jean-Guy Tanner Dubé at 775-684-3449 or jean.dube@shpo.nv.gov