STEWART INDIAN SCHOOL MUSEUM

CARSON CITY, NV

Stewart Indian School Museum is a historical museum located in Carson City, Nevada, USA. The museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of the Stewart Indian School, which was a boarding school for Native American children from various tribes across the United States.

The museum houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the daily life, education, and cultural practices of the students who attended the school from 1890 to 1980. The exhibits include photographs, clothing, tools, artwork, and other objects that provide insight into the experiences of the students and staff at the school.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum also offers educational programs and events that aim to educate visitors on the history and culture of Native Americans. These include workshops, lectures, and cultural demonstrations that showcase traditional practices such as beadwork, basket weaving, and dance.

The museum is housed in several historic buildings on the campus of the former Stewart Indian School, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The museum is open to the public and welcomes visitors of all ages to explore the rich history and culture of the Stewart Indian School and the Native American communities it served.

STEWART INDIAN SCHOOL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CARSON CITY NV. US MID #8403200006

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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STEWART INDIAN SCHOOL MUSEUM
5366 SNYDER AVENUE
CARSON CITY
NV
89701

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