Reno
& Lake Tahoe have some fantastic museums and historic
sites for you to visit. Take a road trip through time
and discover the role the automobile played
in history as you view more than 200 antique, classic and
concept cars in authentic street settings at the National
Automobile Museum. Find out about all the history of
western skiing at the Western American Ski Museum, and even
check out some sightings of a monster at the Tahoe
Tessie's Lake Tahoe Monster Museum.
Area Museums
Nevada
Museum of Art/E.L. Weigand Gallery
- An array of traveling and local exhibitors on
display including modern, classic & impressionist paintings
and sculptures. 160 West Liberty Street (775)329-3333
National
Automobile Museum - 200 antique, vintage, classic
and special interest automobiles on display, fully restored and
in mint condition! A tribute to America's love of the
automobile. Open 9:30am to 5:00pm daily, 10:00am to 4:00pm Sun.,
except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission: $7.50 Seniors:
$6.50 Children 6-18: $2.50 free 5 and under 10 Lake Street
South (corner of Lake and Mill St) (775)333-9300
Nevada
Historical Society Museum - Antiques, mining
equipment & Indian artifacts chronicle the Silver State's
rich and impressive history. 1650 North Virginia Street
(across from the Planetarium) (775)688-1190
Sparks
Heritage Foundation Museum - A
collection of local antiques, artifacts and memorabilia create
an historical portrait of the city of Sparks. 820
Victorian Avenue (775)355-1144
Wilbur
D. May Museum & Arboretum - The
ranch house museum offers various exhibits including a rare art
collection. The Arboretum and Botanical Gardens are a floral
retreat in which to relax.1 mile north of downtown Reno in
Rancho San Rafael Park (775)785-4153
Donner
Memorial State Park & Emigrant Trail Museum -
State Park offers guided nature tours, camping facilities
including barbecue areas and public restrooms. Museum features
displays on emigrant life and a slide show of the 1846 ordeal of
the Donner Party. Donner Pass near Truckee, CA (530)
587-3841
Lake
Tahoe Historical Society - Indian relics, pioneer
artifacts and historical photos establish Lake Tahoe's rich
past. Highway 50, South Shore CA (next to Chamber of
Commerce) (530) 541-5458
Tahoe
Tessie's Lake Tahoe Monster Museum - That's
right! "Nessie" in Loch Ness has a cousin in Lake
Tahoe..."Tessie!" See displays, exhibits and
artifacts! Eyewitness Monster Sightings! Unique gift shop
featuring T-shirts, sweats, souvenirs and books! Family fun!
8612 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach CA (530) 546-8774
Western
American Ski Museum - This museum houses
historical exhibits of the sport spanning from the 1850's to
present day. Vintage ski films are shown in the theater.
Boreal Ridge Ski Resort (past Donner Lake on Interstate
80) (530) 426-3313
Reno
& Lake Tahoe have some fantastic museums and historic
sites for you to visit. Take a road trip through time
and discover the role the automobile played
in history as you view more than 200 antique, classic and
concept cars in authentic street settings at the National
Automobile Museum. Find out about all the history of
western skiing at the Western American Ski Museum, and even
check out some sightings of a monster at the Tahoe
Tessie's Lake Tahoe Monster Museum.