Programs

(Carson City, NV) The Nevada Division of Museums and History’s seven state museums will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The 2024 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, 2024, and end […]
Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Who doesn’t love a Birthday party? Come celebrate with NHS with a special celebration on the legacy of the organization. The event will be held in the front lawn and parking lot with living history and educational groups with historical demonstrations and great information about the many […]
Here’s our latest NHS Calendar of Events. Come celebrate our 120th birthday with great programming throughout the […]
Nevada Historical Society- FREE Admission every Wednesday in May
Learn about Nevada’s unique and incredible heritage in a museum rich with local history! This year NHS will be celebrating our 120th Birthday as Nevada’s oldest museum in the state of Nevada! A lot of great programs have been scheduled throughout the year in honor of this […]
September 29, 2023As the staff work on the final touches for our latest exhibition, HHH, Curator of History, Sheryln Hayes-Zorn and Karen Burns, owner of the HHH costumes sat down with Denise Wong at KOLO 8 News to discuss some of the history and glamour costumes of the show. Here is the Exhibition Interview […]

October 7, 2023 from 1-3:30pm
The Nevada Historical Society has partnered with local producer Karen Burns to present an exhibit of the Hello Hollywood, Hello! show to commemorate its 45th Anniversary with costumes, photographs, select sketches, and memorabilia. The exhibit: When Hollywood Came to Reno. MGM Hello Hollywood, Hello! A Tribute to the Magic World […]
Here is the latest NHS Calendar of Events for August through October 2023. Make sure to check back for the latest happenings at the Society. […]

The Nevada Historical Society is part of Blue Star Museums, a program offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families this summer from Armed Forces Day, May 20, 2023, through Labor Day, September 4, 2023.
About Blue Star MuseumsBlue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star […]
The Nevada Historical Society is proud to present its 2023 Artown Talks and Tours schedule. Join us every Saturday in July for a FREE event!
Nevada’s history is rich with characters, legends, and lore. Hear the stories how Nevada and Reno came to be with five great short history talks. Then pick up a camera […]
Here is the latest for March through June 2023. Make sure to check back for the latest happenings at the Society. […]
