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Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, NV

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Nevada Museum of Art

160 West Liberty St · Reno, NV

Why you should go…

Founded in 1931, the Nevada Museum of Art moved into its current downtown Reno building, designed by architect Will Bruder, in 2003. The collection of more than 5,000 works centers on how people interact with the land, and the museum is a noted repository for Land art and Earthworks. Rotating exhibitions fill the galleries, and volunteer docents lead guided tours. A bakery and restaurant, Perenn at the Museum, serves the cafe, atrium and patio, and there is a design-focused shop.

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  • #land art
  • #downtown reno
  • #museum cafe

Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Nevada Museum of Art, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Reno Riverwalk District

    Free

    Downtown Reno arts and entertainment district along the Truckee River with shops, galleries, and dining.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Local Gem

    Reno Outdoors

    $50+

    Guided luxury-van day tours from Reno to Lake Tahoe and Virginia City.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Museums
    History Buff

    National Automobile Museum

    Under $25

    See more than 200 historic cars from the Harrah collection displayed along recreated period street scenes in Reno.

    0.4 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Reno Arch

    Free

    Stand under the lit sign spanning Virginia Street that reads The Biggest Little City in the World.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

    $50+

    Ski resort near Reno with the highest base elevation in the Lake Tahoe basin.

    8.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Virginia City

    Free

    A historic Comstock Lode silver-mining boomtown with board sidewalks, saloons, mine tours, and museums.

    17 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing