Caliente, Nevada

Specialized

A mission-style railroad depot, built in 1923. Newly added Boxcar Museum adjacent to the depot.

Laughlin, Nevada

Culture, History, Natural History, Specialized

The Colorado River Historical Society, a nonprofit organization, runs the museum in what was once a Catholic church in Laughlin. There, visitors will find exhibits and displays designed to bring the area’s past to life. An intriguing collection of photographs and maps, interesting dioramas and memorabilia take visitors through the early steamboats that once traveled the mighty Colorado River, the eras of gold and silver mining, the area’s ranching industry, historic roads leading to and from the river and the unique culture and history of the area’s earliest American Indian inhabitants. Replicas of the area’s significant landmarks are also on display.

Eureka, Nevada

Specialized

Built in 1880 and restored in 1994, the opera house,with its original 1924 hand-painted stage curtain, offers a unique historic experience.

Las Vegas, Nevada

History, Specialized

THE AUTO COLLECTIONS: World's Finest Classic Car Showroom

Las Vegas, Nevada

Art, Culture, History, Specialized

Madame Tussauds is a wax museum in Las Vegas with branches in a number of major cities. It was founded by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud. Madame Tussauds is a major tourist attraction, displaying waxworks of historical and political figures, film stars, sports stars and more.

Virginia City, Nevada

General, History, Specialized

The SSPOM organization was created in 2007 in order to establish a first class museum showcasing the rich history of the American law enforcement profession. Opening in July of 2009 within the historic 1877 Storey County Jail in fun filled Virginia City, Nevada. The museum features the largest known private collection of U.S. law enforcement memorabilia and has fascinated all visitors since opening in 2009.

Fallon, Nevada

Culture, History, Library, Nature Centers, Specialized

Located on the Pacific Flyway, the wetlands provide a temporary home in the desert to hundreds of species of migratory birds: 77,000 acre refuge.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Specialized

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.

Laughlin, Nevada

Specialized

Don Laughlin's classic car collection showcasing more than 70 rare and historic automobiles.

Henderson, Nevada

Specialized

Discover how America's finest gourmet chocolates are made and receive a free sample, too. Tour a three-acre botanical cactus garden.

Boulder City, Nevada

Specialized

At the time of completion in 1935, this was the highest concrete dam in the world. Exhibits, theater presentations and guided tours are offered.

Virginia City, Nevada

Culture, History, Historic House, Specialized

History of Julia Bullette, a favored soiled dove of 1860s Virginia City. Displays include vintage erotica, Oriental art and antique medical equipment.

Carson City, Nevada

General, History, Specialized

Museum houses exhibits, photos and artifacts of Nevada's railroad heritage, including 19th-century railroad equipment.

Carson City, Nevada

Art, Culture, History, Specialized

Exhibits include video history program, basketry, Cassinelli point collection, and E.S. Curtiss photographs.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Specialized

The Mob Museum, The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement™, is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit dedicated to the history of organized crime and law enforcement. It was designed by a world-class team known for other highly successful museums that reinvigorated communities, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland and the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. The Mob Museum showcases the real stories and actual events of Mob history through interactive and engaging exhibits that reveal both sides of this fascinating story.

Tonopah, Nevada

History, Library, Park, Specialized

The mining park offers a self-guided walking tour through 110 acres of original circa 1900 Tonopah mining ground. Includes an underground adventure, three complete hoisting works, five mines, numerous original buildings housing a wide variety of artifacts and exhibits, extensive mineral collection including a black light mineral display, research library and gift shop.