NEVADA STATE MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCI
LAS VEGAS, NV
The Nevada State Museum and Historical Society in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a cultural and historical museum dedicated to preserving the state's unique and abundant history. Opened in 1981, the museum houses a wide variety of artifacts and exhibits, displaying the history of Nevada and the West from ancient times to the modern day.
The museum is located inside the historic Las Vegas Springs Preserve, a 180-acre public park with natural springs, trails, and gardens. The museum's exhibits focus on the history of the area, including the early Native American settlements, the Spanish explorers, the Mormon settlers, the Pony Express, the Gold Rush, and the development of Las Vegas as a gaming and entertainment destination.
The museum also features a variety of interactive exhibits and activities, including a hands-on children's area with a replica of a Pony Express station, an art gallery, and a theater. Visitors can also explore the museum's outdoor areas, which include walking trails and a replica of a 19th-century fort.
The museum is home to a variety of research and educational programs, including lectures, workshops, and classes on the history, culture, and natural history of Nevada and the West. The museum also offers guided tours of the grounds and special events throughout the year.
NEVADA STATE MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCI is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LAS VEGAS NV. US MID #8403200132
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).
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NEVADA STATE MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
700 TWIN LAKES DR
LAS VEGAS
NV
89107-2104
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NEVADA STATE MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCI Information
MID # | 8403200132 |
Name | NEVADA STATE MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
Alternate Name | NEVADA STATE MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCI |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 880199493 |
NTEECC | |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 36.179588, -115.187969 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 32 FIPS County Code: 003 US Census Tract: 000101 US Census Block: 1000 |