El estado de Nevada es conocido por sus hermosas maravillas naturales, extensos desiertos, una larga historia de aventuras mineras y, por supuesto, las deslumbrantes ciudades como Las Vegas y Reno. Nevada es rica en historia, desde culturas nativas y una rica historia minera hasta el paisaje siempre cambiante de las opciones de entretenimiento en Las Vegas. Estos 10 museos principales son tan únicos como cada parte de Nevada con un poco de brillo para las luces de la ciudad moderna.
Sociedad Histórica y Museo Beatty, Beatty, NV
Explore cientos de millas de montículos de lodo y fósiles ordovícicos en la parte de naturaleza al aire libre de este museo. En el interior, tenga una idea de cómo era la vida de los mineros a principios del siglo XX y escuche una versión local de los legendarios pueblos fantasmas de Nevada.
Douglas County Historical Society, Douglas County, NV
Douglas County is not a single museum but a network of local historical markers and landmarks. Each has rich ties to both native cultures and early boom towns. They offer a unique glimpse into some of the more interesting aspects of the Nevada history through “Haunted History” lectures, cemetery tours and ever-changing displays of local history from their vault of artifacts. Their locations include Carson Valley Museum, Museum Genoa and Courthouse.
Pahrump Valley Museum, Pahrump, NV
This museum and the outside exhibits are an amazing way to explore the beauty that is the Nevada high desert. The Cactus Gardens and nature trails are a must-see part of this stop, along with native artifacts, exhibits about the indigenous animals of the desert, early settlements of Pahrump and fossils. The collection also contains examples of many of the minerals and rocks found in the area as well as a glimpse into the lives of early prospectors. For the very adventurous, there are classes to introduce even beginners to desert hiking.
Searchlight Historic Museum, Searchlight, NV
Before the lights of Las Vegas, Searchlight was the boom town of Nevada. The museum gives you an up close and personal view of the rise and fall of a boom town that at one time produced 249,997 ounces of gold but would dwindled down to a population of 50.
The Neon Museum, Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas is known worldwide for the bright lights and neon signs that keep the city alive 24/7. Paying tribute to some of the most noteworthy signs in Las Vegas, this museum offers both a self-guided walking tour of its collection of retired historical signs as well as guided tours from the early days to present flashy Sin City.
Boulder City-Hoover Dam Museum, Boulder City, NV
The Hoover Dam is a must-see destination in Nevada and the dedicated museum adds to the experience. Visitors can explore the building of the dam, the science behind the design as well as hands on exhibits for the entire family. One of the most unique parts of the museum is that it allows visitors to explore life during the building of the dam from the perspective of the builders, their spouses and even the children living in the desert extremes.
The Mob Museum, Las Vegas, NV
The history of Las Vegas has often been romanticized but there is also a darker side to the focus on gambling and creating wealth by any means possible. The mob ties and organized crime is explored in the hands and interactive stories told from the comfort of what was once an active courthouse in old Las Vegas. Many of the trials for the few organized crimes that went to trial in Nevada would pass through this courthouse.
Central Nevada Museum, Tonopah, NV
The gem of central Nevada, the museum has been voted the best museum of the area because it combines indoor and outdoor exhibits that take the visitors from prehistoric fossils and native history all the way through ghostly mining towns. The end of this adventure touches on modern landscapes that combine the beauty of the desert with recent development.
Parque histórico Carillon, Dayton, NV
Ubicado en la estructura escolar más antigua de Nevada, este pequeño museo ofrece una visión única de la vida en un pueblo minero durante la fiebre del oro y el auge local. Esto incluye actividades mineras, el desarrollo del ferrocarril local y los primeros asentamientos. Más allá de la casa de la escuela que alberga la colección principal, también hay un depósito de ferrocarril en la ciudad que se está restaurando para agregar a la historia.
Galería de Bellas Artes de Bellagio, Las Vegas, NV
Ubicado en uno de los principales hoteles de la franja de Las Vegas, este espacio de arte se llama en broma el lugar donde las bellas artes se van de vacaciones. Muchos visitantes regresan a menudo, ya que las obras de arte itinerantes pueden variar desde Warhol y Picasso hasta Fabergé. Las instalaciones itinerantes brindan a los visitantes la oportunidad de ver obras famosas que a menudo solo se leen en los libros de historia.
