A dramatic four-level structure designed by Will Bruder houses this splendid museum's collection, which focuses on themes such as the Sierra Nevada/Great Basin and altered-landcape photography. The building's exterior torqued walls are sided with a black zinc-based material that has been fabricated to resemble textures found in the Black Rock Desert. Inside the building, a staircase installed...
You can't miss the museum's new and very distinctive headquarters downtown. The four-level structure inspired by the state's Black Rock Desert is a work of art in its own right. The permanent collection focuses on works depicting nature and the environment; there's also a rooftop sculpture garden. Traveling exhibitions are scheduled throughout the year.