Skip to ContentThe Carson Valley Museum in Gardnerville covers the valley’s history and runs an outdoor exhibit on ranching and farming heritage. It is open weekdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Checked November 2, 2026. Dates, prices and hours change; the official page wins.
- M-F11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- $5adults
- $2youth
- 2020outdoor ranching exhibit opened
About
The Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center is run by the Douglas County Historical Society, whose tagline is “Where Nevada Was Born.” Its outdoor Edwin L. Wiegand Ranching and Agricultural Heritage Exhibit opened August 1, 2020. The pages we read do not describe the indoor exhibits.
- Address1477 Highway 395 North, Suite B, Gardnerville, NV 89410
- Phone775-782-2555
- HoursMonday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- AdmissionAdults $5, youth $2, ages 0 to 6 free
- Getting thereAbout an hour from Reno (our estimate, no live traffic)
What We Could Not Confirm
These items were not read on an official page when we checked, so we do not state them as fact. Who can confirm each one is named.
- What the indoor exhibits cover (Douglas County Historical Society).
- Dangberg Home Ranch tours (not read; Nevada State Parks or the historical society).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Carson Valley Museum?
Adults $5, youth $2, ages 0 to 6 free, per the museum.
Sources
Cite this page: It’s Reno editorial team, “Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center,” itsreno.com, checked November 2, 2026.