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Nevada State Museum

600 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701 Get directions Cross Streets: Near the intersection of N Carson St and W Robinson St/E Robinson St
39.16721 -119.767035
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About:This building was originally erected in 1870 as the U.S. Mint, which coined more than $49,000,000 until 1893. Now a museum, it hosts about 250,000 visitors each year and has become famous for exhibits such as The Chinese Experience, the Dat So La Lee Washoe Indian baskets and Coin Press No. 1. Nevada's wildlife is also featured, namely the ubiquitous coyote, elusive mountain lion, majestic golden eagle, bothersome badger and the mischievous black bear. The silver dining service from the USS Nevada battleship, fashioned with silver from the Tonopah mine and gold from Goldfield, is also on display. Admission costs $3 for adults and $2.50 for seniors. Children under 18 are free.
Hours:Mo to Su from 08:30am to 04:30pm
Categories:Art Museums & Galleries, Tourist Attractions, All Entertainers
Specialities:Museum Information
Other Contact Info:Fax: 775 687 4333
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  1. User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    by awed in ohio
    06/01/2009
    i am from ohio and our family group visited this museum on memorial day....what a great experience!!

    more states should take direction from nevada and feature their culture instead of foreign countries.....the gift shop was also wonderful and the people very friently
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