The Nevada State Museum celebrates natural and cultural heritage of Nevada. Admission: $8 adults, free for children 17 and under and museum members.
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This building was originally erected in 1870 as the U.S. Mint, which coined more than $49,000,000 until 1893. Now a museum, it hosts about 250,000 visitors each year and has become famous for exhibits such as The Chinese Experience, the Dat So La Lee Washoe Indian baskets and Coin Press No. 1. Nevada's wildlife is also featured, namely the ubiquitous coyote, elusive mountain lion, majestic...
Welcome to the Nevada State Museum in Carson City, celebrating the state's natural & cultural history and featuring the historic Carson City Mint. www.nevadaculture.org