Join us TODAY at 5:30pm in the Museum's Upper Gallery for our discussion with former Mayor Bruce Breslow!

Join us on Saturday, November 4th in the #SparksMuseum Upper Gallery at 2pm for The Legacy Ukulele Ensemble. Tickets are $10. Don't miss this fantastic event!

Happy Native American Heritage Month! Come learn from the Reno Sparks Indian Colony about their own history, art and culture through their exhibit at the #SparksMuseum!

Join us at the #SparksMuseum tomorrow at 1pm to learn all about Nevada's neon history from Will Durham and how neon signs are painted from Dwight MacHutta!

We are excited to announce our third annual #SparksMuseum Holiday Craft Fair! The craft fair will take place from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th. Watch our social medias in the coming weeks as we highlight the artisans participating this year!

Meet the artisans of the Third Annual #SparksMuseum Holiday Craft Fair! Visit Woodsong Herbs, Rebecca Hess and a variety of other local artists and crafters on Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10 from 10am - 4pm. Admission is free!

Meet the artisans of the Third Annual #SparksMuseum Holiday Craft Fair! Visit Aurabeadworks, Original 36 and a variety of other local artists and crafters on Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10 from 10am - 4pm. Admission is free!

Meet more of the artisans of the Third Annual #SparksMuseum Holiday Craft Fair! Visit Truckee Meadows Candle Company, Spoonfest Jewelry and a variety of other local artists and crafters on Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10 at from 10am - 4pm. Admission is free!

Meet the artisans of the Third Annual #SparksMuseum Holiday Craft Fair! Visit Gordon Dicey, Ajaba Naturals and a variety of other local artists and crafters on Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10 from 10am - 4pm. Admission is free!

Thank you to everyone who came out for our craft fair last weekend! We hope to see you next year!

Every year our volunteers decorate the #SparksMuseum for the holidays and their decorations go perfectly with our 19th century red and green, one horse open sleigh!

Happy Holidays from the #SparksMuseum! We will be closed from Saturday Dec. 23 - Tuesday, Dec. 26 and from Sunday Dec. 31 - Tuesday, Jan. 2 for the holidays. We will return to our regular schedule beginning Wednesday, Jan. 3.

The New Haven Clock Company was one of the oldest in the US, operating from 1853 to 1960. This New Haven clock is from the 1940s and had to be wound with a key to keep it ticking. #SparksMuseum #AntiqueClock

In the 1930s, Ovaltine sponsored the Little Orphan Annie radio show. As part of this advertising partnership, children could mail in the paper seals from Ovaltine cans and receive a mug like this one.

The Nugget made postcards to advertise shows put on by the numerous talent acts that came through the casino. At the #SparksMuseum we have many of these postcards on display. #SparksNugget #VintagePostcard

When Governor John Sparks first came to Nevada he raised cattle, buffalo and elk on his ranch, “The Alamo.” The ranch’s water tower became a notable landmark with many artists visiting to paint or photograph it. This painting was created by local Reno artist Dan Schilling.

This radio is from the 1930s and they’ve certainly gotten smaller since! #SparksMuseum #AntiqueRadio

We are excited to announce the opening of our newest exhibit "You Are Cordially Invited... A Love Affair with Bridal Gowns in Sparks, Nevada." The exhibit will feature 12 wedding dresses from across the decades. We hope to see you on February 24th at 12:30pm at the Sparks Museum!

Join us at the Sparks Museum and Cultural Center for an incredible art exhibition honoring veterans through the power of creative expression! Presented by the David J. Drakulich Art Foundation, this exhibition will run from October 15 – January 31 🎨🇺🇸

We’re excited to announce that Governor John Sparks will be at the Sparks Heritage Museum’s 40th Anniversary! (Not the real one died in 1908 but he’s making a historic comeback in full character!) June 14th 3–9 PM Explore the train + Glendale Schoolhouse 🚂 #SparksProud