The Museum's Frances Humphrey Lecture is this Thursday (4/25) @ 6:30pm, in-person or via zoom. This month's talk is about the Historic Archaeology of Fort Churchill, Nevada presented by Curator Emeritus Dr. Gene Hattori. Registration information is here: carsonnvmuseum.org/event/frances-…

Happy #FossilFriday and Nevada Paleontological Awareness Month! 20,000 years ago in the N end of Las Vegas springs bubbled to the surface, serving as water sources for herds of camel, bison, & mammoth. Pic: tibia (shin bone) to a bison (L), & (R) a camel metapodial (foot bone)!

We are hiring a Curator of History. We are looking for a collections-based individual, excited to do some original research on the collection, and someone excited to work with the public. If you or someone you know fits the bill please consider applying. nvapps.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiti…

Happy #FossilFriday ! Continuing April Nevada Paleontological Awareness Month. This is the trilobite Nevadia sp., from the Poleta Formation of Esmeralda County, Nevada. This specimen is roughly 520 million years old. Trilobites are an extinct group of bottom-dwelling arthropods.

The Museum bids a fond farewell to Curator of Anthropology & State Paleontologist Dr. Gene Hattori. Join us in congratulating Dr. Hattori on an amazing career and a fulfilling retirement. Thank you Gene!
Pic: L, Doug Southerland, retired Exhibits Manager; R, Dr. Hattori

Thank you to Carson Now for covering the free book signing event this Sat (4/13)! Over a dozen local authors will be there from 10am until 2pm. Free coffee, and free schwag bags with book purchases! See you there! carsonnow.org/story/04/09/20…

We are proud to honor Datsolalee for this years #WomenHistoryMonth Medallion. We work hard to strengthen relationships with Great Basin tribes and thank the Washoe Tribe for their help with this project. Thank you Nevada Appeal for the story on the event! nevadaappeal.com/news/2024/mar/…

Thank you to KOLO8 for having Director Bonde on yesterday to discuss the new #WomensHistoryMonth medallion honoring Datsolalee.
The Nevada State Museum is open Tuesdays-Sundays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Live minting is on Saturdays 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. kolotv.com/video/2024/03/…

#WorldFrogDay ! Nevada's first known frog is Eorubeta nevadensis. 1st found in drill cores from Railroad Valley. These frogs are found in rocks which span the end Cretaceous extinction and may be the first documented survivor of the meteor impact.
peerj.com/articles/9455/…

Did you know the Museum Store has one of the widest selections of books in Carson City? April 13th, 10 am to 2 pm come meet local authors at our Book Signing event and get your books signed!
If you want to just shop you don't have to pay admission.
Store is open Tue-Sun 8:30-4:30

Today we learned that retired, long time Exhibits Manager Ray Geiser, passed away on 3/6/2024. An obituary can be found at recordcourier.com/obituaries/202… Ray worked at this museum for about 15 years and retired around 5 years ago. His finger prints can still be found around the Museum.

We took a field trip to #FortChurchill Nevada State Parks this past week. The Nevada State Museum & Nevada State Parks have a great working relationship & are always happy to collaborate.
Fort Churchill State Historic Park: parks.nv.gov/parks/fort-chu…
We are open Tue-Sun 8:30-4:30

We are celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth by minting a medallion of the 1st woman to be highlighted in our Women's History Series this Sat (3/8), one of our 1st curators Agnes Train. Later this month a new design to commemorate the next Nevada Woman in the series. #HomeMeansNevada

Due to continued and forecasted winter weather conditions the Museum will be closed today (3/2). We apologize for any inconvenience and hope everyone stays warm and safe out there.

Thank you KOLO8 Terri Russell for chatting with Dir. Bonde & Dr. Camp, efforts the Museum takes to make sure our Nevada Tribal Partners have a seat at the table when it comes to exhibits and programs.
Nevada State Museum in compliance with federal law kolotv.com/2024/02/15/nev…

Thank you SpiritOfNevada for visiting and highlighting the Nevada State Museum! youtu.be/GVOEtz-HWMA?si…

Thank you to KOLO8 for having Director Josh Bonde & Mary Ann from the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada to promote our Chinese New Year's Celebration this Fri (2/9) & Sat (2/10). Thank you Visit Carson City for your support. For information: kolotv.com/video/2024/02/…

During weather like this its important to take a moment to thank the staff who work thanklessly to keep us all safe, and make the Museum going experience better for our guests and volunteers. Meet Jim Grey, long time Grounds Maintenance Specialist. Thank you for your service Jim!

The NSM still curates this important piece of history, a thank you gift from the citizens of France to Nevada following World War 2.

Did you feel yesterdays 3.7 magnitude earthquake near Virginia City, NV? A reminder we live in the 3rd most seismically active state. For information on how to protect yourself visit the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology website: nbmg.unr.edu/Geohazards/Ear…