Events

Community Ofrenda The Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas invites our community to take part in a Community Ofrenda, on view October 30–November 7. Community members are welcome to contribute items of remembrance honoring loved ones, including photographs, keepsakes, and other meaningful mementos. Contributions should be brought to the museum on Thursday, October 29 so they […]

A Special Discovery Saturday: Día de Muertos Join us for a special Día de Muertos Discovery Saturday!  Stop by the Education Room on Saturday, November 7 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. for a Día de Muertos craft. About Discovery Saturdays New activities for explorers of all ages every week Experience a fun, interactive way to learn […]

Museum Guide Workshops Inspire exploration and learning at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas. No expert knowledge is required. We provide training, resources, and support. The Museum Guide Program is an opportunity for lifelong learners to connect with the museum to not only continue their individual learning journey but to encourage educational exploration to our […]

Focus Fridays Learn about the historic Joss Houses, or Chinese temples, in Nevada through an engaging discussion of their origins, role, and contents. This talk will explore Joss Houses and the role they plan in communities. Every 2nd Friday of the Month you can visit the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas and enjoy themed museum […]

A Special Discovery Saturday: “Gingerbread” House Workshop Join us for a special “Gingerbread” House Workshop for Discovery Saturday November 14-December 19!  Stop by the Education Room on every Saturday November 14-December 19 from from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. where we will feature “Gingerbread” House Workshops crafts. Enjoy each “Gingerbread” House Kit for $10.00 or get two […]

Introducing Museum Mingle, a casual social gathering for members, volunteers, friends, and anyone who wants to hang out with us before our monthly Common Threads lecture. Building community, sharing stories, and getting to know your Nevada State Museum. Come early, grab a cookie, meet some fellow museum folks, and settle in with us before the […]

Common Threads presents Opera Roots: 40,000 Years: the Beginnings of Music from the Creation of Man Speaker: Claudia Merrill, D.D., M.Ed.Founder and CEO, Grace City Opera Theatre Grace City Opera Theatre is a 501c3 non-profit organization vested in the Promotion, Preservation, Education and Performance of the Master Works of African American and African Descent Classical […]

A Special Discovery Saturday: “Gingerbread” House Workshop Join us for a special “Gingerbread” House Workshop for Discovery Saturday November 14-December 19!  Stop by the Education Room on every Saturday November 14-December 19 from from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. where we will feature “Gingerbread” House Workshops crafts. Enjoy each “Gingerbread” House Kit for $10.00 or get two […]

A Special Discovery Saturday: “Gingerbread” House Workshop Join us for a special “Gingerbread” House Workshop for Discovery Saturday November 14-December 19!  Stop by the Education Room on every Saturday November 14-December 19 from from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. where we will feature “Gingerbread” House Workshops crafts. Enjoy each “Gingerbread” House Kit for $10.00 or get two […]

Travel the globe without leaving Las Vegas! This special Discovery Saturday session is designed for all ages to explore holidays from different cultures, including the stories and values behind them. It’s an opportunity to come together, learn, have fun, and gain a deeper appreciation for the cultures that make our community—and our world—so special. To […]

“Treasures of the Southwest” Trunk Show In collaboration with Lost City Museum Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 11 AM–3 PM The Lost City Museum presents its “Treasures of the Southwest” Trunk Show at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, featuring a curated selection of jewelry and artwork from local artisans. Visitors can browse unique, handcrafted pieces, […]

Museum Guide Workshops Inspire exploration and learning at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas. No expert knowledge is required. We provide training, resources, and support. The Museum Guide Program is an opportunity for lifelong learners to connect with the museum to not only continue their individual learning journey but to encourage educational exploration to our […]

Focus Fridays Nevada’s history as a state is tied to the mining industry, a dark and dangerous undertaking. The 19th and 20th centuries saw the development of safer technologies to light the way in mines and similar industries. Explore the history of mining lamps, hard hats, and other technologies on display in the Permanent Gallery, […]

A Special Discovery Saturday: “Gingerbread” House Workshop Join us for a special “Gingerbread” House Workshop for Discovery Saturday November 14-December 19!  Stop by the Education Room on every Saturday November 14-December 19 from from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. where we will feature “Gingerbread” House Workshops crafts. Enjoy each “Gingerbread” House Kit for $10.00 or get two […]

Introducing Museum Mingle, a casual social gathering for members, volunteers, friends, and anyone who wants to hang out with us before our monthly Common Threads lecture. Building community, sharing stories, and getting to know your Nevada State Museum. Come early, grab a cookie, meet some fellow museum folks, and settle in with us before the […]

A Special Discovery Saturday: “Gingerbread” House Workshop Join us for a special “Gingerbread” House Workshop for Discovery Saturday November 14-December 19!  Stop by the Education Room on every Saturday November 14-December 19 from from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. where we will feature “Gingerbread” House Workshops crafts. Enjoy each “Gingerbread” House Kit for $10.00 or get two […]

Discovery Saturday New activities for explorers of all ages every week Experience a fun, interactive way to learn about Nevada’s natural and human history. Bring the whole family and ignite your curiosity with a hands-on education collection of artifacts and fossils, workshops, crafts, puzzles and games. With new activities every week, there’s always something new […]

Discovery Saturday New activities for explorers of all ages every week Experience a fun, interactive way to learn about Nevada’s natural and human history. Bring the whole family and ignite your curiosity with a hands-on education collection of artifacts and fossils, workshops, crafts, puzzles and games. With new activities every week, there’s always something new […]

Focus Fridays Join us to get up close and personal with Nevada’s state fossil, Shonisaurus popularis, commonly known as Ichthyosaur. Learn about this giant marine reptile from the Triassic period and of those who have ventured out into the mountains and desert landscapes of Nevada in search of their fossils. Every 2nd Friday of the […]

Discovery Saturday New activities for explorers of all ages every week Experience a fun, interactive way to learn about Nevada’s natural and human history. Bring the whole family and ignite your curiosity with a hands-on education collection of artifacts and fossils, workshops, crafts, puzzles and games. With new activities every week, there’s always something new […]