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Northeastern Nevada Museum, Elko

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#29 of 58 in Museums in Nevada
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Northeastern Nevada Historical Society Mission Statement:

The Northeastern Nevada Museum strives to be the premier cultural and historical center for preservation, research and education in northeastern Nevada. The museum will maintain a quality facility dedicated to serving the area and its visitors by providing comprehensive archives and collections, diverse history and art exhibits, research facilities and a community gathering space
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  • August 6, 2017
    We were pleasantly surprised to discover the Northeastern Nevada Museum, since many small town museums aren't worth the time or money. The 20,000 square foot museum features a series of extensive wild...  more »
  • July 30, 2017
    Good way to kill an hour or two. Lots of reading (and lots of guns) but the exhibits were really informative and attention-holding. The art museum part was lovely! Lots of local artists on display. Th...  more »
  • July 6, 2017
    Killed some time here on our way home from Idaho. I love museums and this one was well done for a small town museum. We were there in a Sunday so it was not very crowded. I especially liked the histor...  more »
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  • April 14, 2017
    This museum is a local treasure. It has one of the best animal exhibits I have seen. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Great weapons collection. Local history included photos with Interesting descriptions.
  • April 3, 2017
    Extensive worldwide animal exhibit. Many rare firearms. Some history and geology. Great western art collection. Well laid out. $8!
  • July 6, 2017
    Looks like they are remodeling, but it is neat and informative.
  • January 8, 2017
    Cool gift shop. The taxidermy is creepy. Dead polar bears and other endangered species.
  • June 8, 2017
    Lots of history and great wild animals
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