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“Weekend getaway: Gambling is only part of Nevada's life story” Sacramento Bee
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 22 attractions in Carson City
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This museum focuses on the rich natural and cultural heritage of the "Silver State." Visit to learn about local wildlife, see the bones of... more » This museum focuses on the rich natural and cultural heritage of the "Silver State." Visit to learn about local wildlife, see the bones of pre-historic creatures found in the area and the Ichthyosaur Shonisaurus popularis, Nevada's state fossil. « less
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Attraction type: History museum, Natural history museum
Address: 600 North Carson Street Carson City, NV 89701
Tel: (775) 687-4810
Fax: (775) 687-4333

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5 of 5 stars
SanDiegoHistoryBuff
San Diego
3 Oct 2008

We visited this museum recently. When in Carson City, this is a MUST SEE. It's undergoing construction (outside) -- but once inside we were in for a real treat. There's LOTS to see -- including a fossilized mammoth -- lots of exhibits showing life over a hundred years ago -- the display of silverware was incredible -- many "nooks and... more

“Small but packed museum”
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4 of 5 stars
isstvan
isstvan
16 Nov 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I have visited this museum several times while staying in Lake Tahoe. For those interested in the local history or fascinated by the Old West. The building used to be the state mint, if memory serves. The museum has a series of displays presenting the process of money minting, fine silver wares, and mining. The building has a walk-through recreation... more

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600 North Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701
Tel: (775) 687-4810 Fax: (775) 687-4333