NEVADA STATE MUSEUM

CARSON CITY, NV

Salsola tragus - prickly Russian thistle Prickly Russian thistle growing along a trail near Arrowcreek Parkway, southwest Reno, Washoe County, Nevada. Individuals of this population produce wings of the fruiting calyx that are either reddish or whitish. Branching occurs most along the upper stem regions (i.e., no cruciform basal branching in this population).
Salsola tragus - prickly Russian thistle Credit: Matt Lavin

The Nevada State Museum in Carson City, NV is a state-of-the-art facility that showcases the rich history and diverse culture of the Silver State. The museum is housed in a modern building that spans 70,000 square feet, and features a range of exhibits, galleries, and interactive displays that offer visitors a comprehensive and engaging look at Nevada's past and present.

The museum's exhibits are divided into several sections, including geology, natural history, Native American culture, mining, and more. Visitors can explore the state's geological formations and learn about the various minerals that can be found in Nevada, as well as discover the flora and fauna that call the state home.

One of the museum's highlights is its extensive collection of Native American artifacts, which includes pottery, baskets, and other objects that offer insight into the daily lives and cultural practices of Nevada's indigenous peoples. Other exhibits focus on the state's mining history, with displays that showcase the tools, equipment, and methods used to extract gold, silver, and other precious metals from the earth.

Overall, the Nevada State Museum is a must-visit attraction for anyone interested in learning more about the history and culture of Nevada. With its engaging exhibits, knowledgeable staff, and state-of-the-art facilities, it offers visitors a unique and unforgettable experience.

NEVADA STATE MUSEUM is a History Museum in CARSON CITY NV. US MID #8403200056

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

Salsola tragus - prickly Russian thistle Prickly Russian thistle growing along a trail near Arrowcreek Parkway, southwest Reno, Washoe County, Nevada. Individuals of this population produce wings of the fruiting calyx that are either reddish or whitish. Branching occurs most along the upper stem regions (i.e., no cruciform basal branching in this population).
Salsola tragus - prickly Russian thistle Prickly Russian thistle growing along a trail near Arrowcreek Parkway, southwest Reno, Washoe County, Nevada. Individuals of this population produce wings of the fruiting calyx that are either reddish or whitish. Branching occurs most along the upper stem regions (i.e., no cruciform basal branching in this population).
Salsola tragus - prickly Russian thistle Prickly Russian thistle growing along a trail near Arrowcreek Parkway, southwest Reno, Washoe County, Nevada. Individuals of this population produce wings of the fruiting calyx that are either reddish or whitish. Branching occurs most along the upper stem regions (i.e., no cruciform basal branching in this population).
Salsola tragus - prickly Russian thistle Prickly Russian thistle growing along a trail near Arrowcreek Parkway, southwest Reno, Washoe County, Nevada. Individuals of this population produce wings of the fruiting calyx that are either reddish or whitish. Branching occurs most along the upper stem regions (i.e., no cruciform basal branching in this population).
Salsola tragus - prickly Russian thistle Prickly Russian thistle growing along a trail near Arrowcreek Parkway, southwest Reno, Washoe County, Nevada. Individuals of this population produce wings of the fruiting calyx that are either reddish or whitish. Branching occurs most along the upper stem regions (i.e., no cruciform basal branching in this population).
Salsola tragus - prickly Russian thistle Prickly Russian thistle growing along a trail near Arrowcreek Parkway, southwest Reno, Washoe County, Nevada. Individuals of this population produce wings of the fruiting calyx that are either reddish or whitish. Branching occurs most along the upper stem regions (i.e., no cruciform basal branching in this population).
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus - yellow rabbitbrush Yellow (or green) rabbitbrush growing in the open understory of Jeffrey Pine forest along Whites Creek, Carson Range, Washoe County, Nevada. Twisted strap-shaped leaves are in part diagnostic of this rabbitbrush species. Yellow rabbitbrush usually occurs more out in the open (e.g., it is abundant in recently burned Wyoming big sagebrush steppe) but here it is sporadic in the lower elevation understory of the Carson Range.
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus - yellow rabbitbrush Yellow (or green) rabbitbrush growing in the open understory of Jeffrey Pine forest along Whites Creek, Carson Range, Washoe County, Nevada. Twisted strap-shaped leaves are in part diagnostic of this rabbitbrush species. Yellow rabbitbrush usually occurs more out in the open (e.g., it is abundant in recently burned Wyoming big sagebrush steppe) but here it is sporadic in the lower elevation understory of the Carson Range.
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus - yellow rabbitbrush Yellow (or green) rabbitbrush growing in the open understory of Jeffrey Pine forest along Whites Creek, Carson Range, Washoe County, Nevada. Twisted strap-shaped leaves are in part diagnostic of this rabbitbrush species. Yellow rabbitbrush usually occurs more out in the open (e.g., it is abundant in recently burned Wyoming big sagebrush steppe) but here it is sporadic in the lower elevation understory of the Carson Range.
Ericameria nauseosa - rubber rabbitbrush With a shrubby growth habit, predilection to regularly disturbed sites (i.e., roadsides), twigs covered with a felt-like tomentum, and flowering heads comprising about five flowers and surrounded by involucral bracts in a distinctly graduated series, this has to be Ericameria nauseosa or rubber rabbitbrush. The long cylindrical flowering heads with each involucral bract having a recurved tip is most distinctive. This site lies along North Timberline Drive between Whites and Thomas Creeks, southwest Reno, Washoe County, Nevada.
Ericameria nauseosa - rubber rabbitbrush With a shrubby growth habit, predilection to regularly disturbed sites (i.e., roadsides), twigs covered with a felt-like tomentum, and flowering heads comprising about five flowers and surrounded by involucral bracts in a distinctly graduated series, this has to be Ericameria nauseosa or rubber rabbitbrush. The long cylindrical flowering heads with each involucral bract having a recurved tip is most distinctive. This site lies along North Timberline Drive between Whites and Thomas Creeks, southwest Reno, Washoe County, Nevada.
Ericameria nauseosa - rubber rabbitbrush With a shrubby growth habit, predilection to regularly disturbed sites (i.e., roadsides), twigs covered with a felt-like tomentum, and flowering heads comprising about five flowers and surrounded by involucral bracts in a distinctly graduated series, this has to be Ericameria nauseosa or rubber rabbitbrush. The long cylindrical flowering heads with each involucral bract having a recurved tip is most distinctive. This site lies along North Timberline Drive between Whites and Thomas Creeks, southwest Reno, Washoe County, Nevada.

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FRIENDS OF THE NEVADA STATE MUSEUM
600 N CARSON STREET
CARSON CITY
NV
89701-4004

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MID # 8403200056
Name FRIENDS OF THE NEVADA STATE MUSEUM
Alternate Name NEVADA STATE MUSEUM
Classification History Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237290087
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201106
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.156001, -119.751187
CODES FIPS State Code: 32
FIPS County Code: 510
US Census Tract: 000100
US Census Block: 1082