Nevada State Museum
Carson City 'Then and Now' at Sierra Place
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/26/2010 - 3:19pmJoin us as Bob Nylen, Curator of History-Nevada State Museum, enlightens and informs us as only he can with photos, stories and anecdotes of Carson City "Then & Now".
Pony Express medallion to be minted at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 9:42amInterwoven 2010 - New Basketry Exhibit at the Nevada State Museum
Submitted by on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 10:16amOurTown: Deborah Stevenson, Nevada State Museum
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 7:49amDeborah Stevenson from the Nevada State Museum talks about an upcoming exhibit of basketry that will be on display.
Demonstration of Coin Press No. 1
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 11:41amJoin volunteer Ken Hopple as he demonstrates how coins were made when the building was the Carson City Mint. An afternoon demonstration is also offered from 1:00 pm til 3:00 pm.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour in Natural History
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 11:26amJoin Dr. George Baumgardner, Curator of Natural History at the Nevada State Museum for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the museum collection that isn't on display.
Frances Humphrey Lecture series: Archaeological Perspectives on the Pony Express in Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 11:22amFrances Humphrey lecture series presents Archeological Perspectives on the Pony Express in Nevada by Dr. Don Hardesty, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Nevada Reno.
Help Build a Giant Outdoor Basket
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 11:16amHelp Build a Giant Outdoor Basket with the Great Basin Basketmakers. All ages welcome. for more information contact Deborah Stevenson@(775)687-4810, ext. 237 or dstevenson@nevadaculture.org.
Traditional Methods of Weaving with Natural Materials
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 11:11amJoin the Great Basin Basketmakers as they demonstrate the traditional methods of weaving with natural materials. For more information contact Deborah Stevenson at (775)687-4810, ext.
Demonstration of Coin Press No. 1
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 11:02amJoin volunteer Ken Hopple as he shows how coins were made when this was the Carson City Mint. He'll give a second demonstration from 1:00 pm til 3:00 pm.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour in Natural History
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 10:49amJoin Dr. George Baumgardner, Curator of Natural History for the Nevada State Museum, for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the museums treasures that are not on display.
Contemporary Weaving with Recycled Materials
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 10:42amJoin the Great Basin Basketmakers as they show how to use recycled materials to make beautiful woven art. for more information contact Deborah Stevenson, Curator of Education at (775)687-4810, ext.
Frances Humphrey Lecture series: Rock Art in Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 12:46pmRock Art in Nevada with Angus Quinlan, Executive Director of the Nevada Rock Art Foundation. For more information contact Deborah Stevenson, Curator of Education on (775)687-4810, ext.
FREE reception for Rock Art Perspectives
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 12:43pmFree reception for Rock Art Perspectives honoring the Nevada Rock Art Foundation; light refreshments will be served; enjoy violin music provided by Eric Stern of the Carson City Symphony.
She Who Remembers: The Art of Lillian Pitt
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 12:38pmLillian Pitt is a talented Native American artist featured in the south museum changing gallery show Rock Art Perspectives provided by a grant from the Bureau of Land Management.
Frances Humphrey Lecture series: Basketry as Art
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 12:29pmFree powerpoint presentation and discussion by Great Basin Basketmakers Founder, Mary Lee Fulkerson and Rossitza Todorova.
Behind the scenes tour in Natural History at the Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/20/2010 - 11:00pmMar. 26, 2010, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Behind-the-scenes tour in Natural History at the Nevada State Museum
Interwoven 2010: Great Basin Basketmakers Reception at the Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 02/20/2010 - 10:56pmFree Reception for 'Interwoven 2010: Visions of the Great Basin Basketmakers
Lecture series: Treasures of the Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 02/20/2010 - 9:53pmMar. 3, 2010, 2 p.m.
LECTURE SERIES: TREASURES OF THE NEVADA STATE MUSUEM
Frances Humphrey Lecture series: Historic Perspective on the Flu in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 9:31pmFeb. 25, 2010, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
FRANCES HUMPHREY LECTURE SERIES
19th Century Women's Fashion Show@Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 9:21pmFeb. 21, 2010 (Sun)
OH, MY BONNETS AND BUSTLES
Victorian Fashion Show and Dance
Submitted by on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 8:12amFree Opening Reception for Rock Art Exhibit
Submitted by on Fri, 01/15/2010 - 12:02pmRare opportunity to hear renowned Southwest rock art scholar Dr. Carolyn Boyd
Submitted by on Fri, 01/15/2010 - 12:00pmDia de los Muertos celebration honors loved ones
Submitted by on Sun, 11/08/2009 - 7:57amDia de los Muertos celebration honors loved onesBy Sandi Hoover shoover@nevadaapp
Nevada State Museum Celebrates Day of the Dead November 7
Submitted by on Wed, 11/04/2009 - 3:30pm
