Cultural History

Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas holds historical artifacts in trust for the people of Nevada. The museum collects artifacts from the mid 1800s to modern day, with an emphasis on documenting the history of the state of Nevada.

Types of artifacts in this collection include:

• Items related to gaming and casinos
• Costumes & textiles
• Home life
• Art & architecture

Although collections are not available for browsing, we can answer questions about the collection and help with your research.Please allow 1-3 business days for a response.