1 minute read
IN THE PERMANENT GALLERY
NEVADA’S CHANGING EARTH
Explore geologic chapters spanning nearly 3 billion years of fossils, rocks and minerals.
Advertisement
Under One Sky
An American Indian perspective on life among Nevada’s first human settlers—from natural foods collected to survival skills—featuring a reconstructed Great Basin cave.
A PEOPLE & PLACE THROUGH TIME
This walk through state history includes a tour through the famous underground mine and a glorious eyeful of the USS Nevada’s gleaming silver service, fashioned from 5,000 ounces of Nevada silver and gold.
Mint Condition
NSMCC occupies the historic U.S. Branch Mint completed in 1870 to transform silver and gold from the Comstock Lode mines into coins. In addition to the Mint’s rich history, view the venerable Coin Press No. 1 and the world class collection of “CC” minted coins —including a rare twentycent piece that fetches a pretty penny among collectors.
In 1904, Jeanne Elizabeth Wier—an active suffragette—founded the Nevada Historical Society. Now, the NHS is recognized as the most trusted stewards and engaging storytellers of Nevada’s heritage. Explore the exhibits, or dig deeper into the document and photograph archives to learn more about the state of Nevada, the Great Basin, and history of the West.
