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Due to construction work on our roof, NHS will be temporarily closed to the public Friday, 11/15/2024 and Saturday, 11/16/2024 from 12-4pm. Thank you for your understanding.
NHS phone system is not receiving incoming calls, but we are working to resolve this issue. Please email the NHS staff directly or send a question using the […]
Here’s your chance to get 20% off on most items in our museum store beginning Wednesday, November 13 through December 31, 2024.
Make sure to check out our great selection of books, Reno Arch Ornaments and limited Jewelry! Here’s to finding that perfect gift for those on your list, including […]
The Nevada Historical Society will be closed beginning January 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, for seismic retrofitting, lighting and electrical upgrades, and replacement of the front entrance stairs and ramps. Staff will be working on some updates to the permanent galleries during this time.
Staff have been scheduling off-site programming, Writers’ Wednesday and Nevada […]
NHS is closed on the following Saturdays due to UNR Home Football Games. Go Wolfpack!
Saturday, Aug. 24 – SMU vs WolfpackSaturday, Sept. 7 – Georgia Southern vs WolfpackSaturday, Sept. 21 – Eastern Washington vs WolfpackSaturday, Oct. 12 – Oregon State vs WolfpackSaturday, Nov. 2 – Colorado State vs WolfpackSaturday, Nov. 23 – Air Force […]
State Museums Are Planning Unique Nevadan Experiences to Celebrate Nevada Day
(Nevada, USA) With most Nevada residents having Nevada Day, October 25, off as a state holiday, it’s a good time to visit and connect with our Silver State heritage at most of the state museums. Here is a list of all the activities planned […]
Here’s your chance to catch 20% off on most items in our museum store for the month of October!
Make sure to check our tour great selection of books Wicked, Haunted, Alien, and Cemetery books to get you into the […]
NHS Q Publication, Call for Papers
We are actively seeking new content for our academic publication, the NHS Q.
The Nevada Historical Society Quarterly is a peer reviewed journal since 1957 that publishes articles about Nevada, the Great Basin and the West. The content can be from a range of subjects including but not limited to: Agriculture, Anthropology, Art, Ethnic Studies, […]
The NHSQ (formerly the Nevada Historical Society Quarterly) continues to seek content related to Nevada, the Great Basin, and the West. Subjects include, but are not limited to: Agriculture, Anthropology, Art, Ethnic Studies, Geography Geology, History, Literature, and more. The NHSQ is now digital throughout the year on Project MUSE with an end of year print version. […]
Here’s your opportunity to explore our Nevada Museum gallery while on the go, during your visit at the museum, or in the comfort of your home at 2:00 in the morning using our STQRY app. Staff will continue to add new content, photographs and stories, so make sure to check back often. There’s so […]
This coming week, the repaving project will impact North Virginia between 16th and 17th Street. We understand that there will be a detour through the campus to gain access to NHS.
RTC is reworking the streets beginning Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, August 16, 2024, RTC will perform pavement replacement, utility work, sidewalk repair, and […]