Fallon, Nevada

Anthropology, Archaeology, Culture, History, Historical Society

Featuring exhibits on local Native American tribes, the Emigrant Trail, the Pony Express and early Churchill County.

The museum is the repository for Churchill County records from the early 1860s and City of Fallon records from 1906. The collection includes over 30,000 photographic images featuring Native Americans, pioneer families, farms, ranches and the Newlands Project.

Reno, Nevada

Anthropology, Children's, General, History, Historical Society, Park, Science, Specialized

The museum houses the lifetime collection of the late Wilbur May -- department store magnate, Reno rancher, big-game hunter, businessman, philanthropist, and world traveler. May made over 40 trips around the world amassing an amazing collection of artifacts including Tang Dynasty pottery, Greek and Roman icons, weapons, and African tribal items. The collection also features a shrunken human head from South America and over 200 pieces of taxidermy.

Henderson, Nevada

Anthropology, Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Natural History, Park

County history museum with exhibits on Native Americans, mining, railroads, gaming and historic houses plus a ghosttown.