Nevada State Museum: A Journey Through Nevada's Past

The Nevada State Museum in Carson City invites visitors to embark on a journey through Nevada's rich and diverse history. Housed in the former Carson City Mint, which operated from 1870 to 1893, the museum building itself is a piece of history. Judge Clark J. Guild founded the museum in 1939, and it opened to the public in 1941. The museum's exhibits span eons, from the state's geological beginnings to its prehistoric inhabitants and the silver mining boom. Visitors can explore Nevada's natural history, including a Columbian Mammoth skeleton found in the Black Rock Desert. The 'Under One Sky' exhibit showcases the history of Nevada's earliest inhabitants through 10,000-year-old artifacts, presented from the perspective of American Indians. Don't miss the chance to see Coin Press No. 1, which still produces medallions with the famed 'CC' mint mark. Another highlight is the silver service from the USS Nevada battleship, crafted from 5,000 ounces of silver. The museum actively engages diverse audiences in understanding and celebrating Nevada's natural and cultural heritage.