Focus Fridays

Poster for a Focus Fridays event about the Ichthyosaur on January 8 from 1pm to 2pm, featuring a large fossilized skull and contact information for the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas. Focus Fridays: The Story of Ichthyosaur
October 27, 2026 | Category: | Tags:

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 […]

Event poster titled Focus Fridays: A Light in the Dark, Mining Safety in the Early 20th Century, featuring a vintage metal miners headlamp and event details for December 11 at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas. Focus Fridays: A Light in the Dark: Mining in the Early 20th Century
October 27, 2026 | Category: | Tags:

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, […]

Event flyer for Focus Fridays: Historic Joss Houses in Nevada and Beyond on November 13 at 1pm, featuring a black-and-white photo of a woman looking at a traditional Chinese altar. Focus Fridays: Historic Joss Houses in Nevada and Beyond
September 25, 2026 | Category: | Tags:

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 […]

Flyer for Focus Fridays at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, with event details and a photo of an exhibit room featuring displays and informational panels. Focus Fridays
September 25, 2026 | Category: | Tags:

Focus Fridays
Every 2nd Friday of the Month you can visit the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas and enjoy themed museum experiences, offering guided gallery tours, collection highlights, and hands-on activities centered on a focused topic. Walk-ins are welcome.
Join us from 1PM-2PM every 2nd Friday of the month.

Upcoming Dates:

Here is a list of the upcoming […]