CENTRAL NEVADA MUSEUM

TONOPAH, NV

Cemetery Sign First Tonopah Cemetery

1901 - 1911

Buried here are many of Tonopah's pioneer residents including 14 victims of the Tonopah-Belmont mine fire of feb 23, 1911, as well as the victims of the 1902 "Tonopah plague".

Cemetery fenced in 1919
by
Central Nevada Historical Society
Cemetery Sign Credit: Cemetery Boundary

The Central Nevada Museum in Tonopah, NV, is a hidden gem in the desert. It is one of the largest museums in Nevada and houses a wealth of artifacts and stories related to the area’s rich mining and pioneering history. The museum is home to an extensive collection of minerals, mining equipment, and photographs from the historic mining boom of the early 1900s in the region. Visitors can explore the history of the area’s many industries, such as mining, ranching, and agriculture, as well as the lives of the settlers who called this place home.

In addition to its collection of artifacts, the museum also has interactive displays and activities for visitors to enjoy. Guests can experience life in a turn-of-the-century Nevada mining camp in the museum’s simulated mine, explore the artifacts in the Native American gallery, and take a tour of the original courthouse. The museum also offers educational programs and events such as lectures and workshops.

The Central Nevada Museum is a great place to learn about Nevada’s past and appreciate the hard work of the region’s pioneers. The museum’s mission is to preserve and share the unique history of the area and to educate the public about the culture, people, and industry that shaped Central Nevada.

CENTRAL NEVADA MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in TONOPAH NV. US MID #8403200034

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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CENTRAL NEVADA MUSEUM
1900 LOGAN FIELD RD
TONOPAH
NV
89049

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CENTRAL NEVADA MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403200034
Name CENTRAL NEVADA MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.059437, -117.221702
CODES FIPS State Code: 32
FIPS County Code: 023
US Census Tract: 960200
US Census Block: 1674