Skip to ContentFrom a downtown art museum to a mint turned state museum and a school that is the only one of its kind, the region’s museums are close together. Hours and prices below are as printed.
Checked November 3, 2026. Dates, prices and hours change; the official page wins.
- 8museums compared
- $1cheapest, Mormon Station
- 1876Fourth Ward School opened
- 1931Nevada Museum of Art founded
Every fact on this page was read on the linked It’s Reno place pages, which cite the official pages they came from. Hours, fees and dates change; the place page and the official site win.
Eight Museums, Side by Side
| Museum | Town | Hours and price as read |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Museum of Art | Reno | $15 general; closed Mondays; Thursday until 8 p.m. |
| National Automobile Museum | Reno | Hours and admission not confirmed |
| Nevada State Museum | Carson City | $10 adults; daily 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Nevada State Railroad Museum | Carson City | $10 adults; Thursday to Monday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Carson Valley Museum | Gardnerville | $5 adults; weekdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Fourth Ward School Museum | Virginia City | Prices read: adults $9, ages 6 to 12 $6; winter hours shorter |
| Museum of Truckee History | Truckee | No fee per the chamber listing; Friday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Mormon Station museum | Genoa | $1; children 12 and under free |
Also Worth Knowing
The Chollar Mine in Virginia City is a guided walk underground rather than a museum (cash only, price not listed). Piper’s Opera House still has its original stage, but its official site did not load when we checked, so no hours are printed. Rancho San Rafael has the free Wilbur D. May Arboretum and the May Museum.
Free or Nearly Free
The Museum of Truckee History lists no fee and the Mormon Station museum charges $1. See free things to do.
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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.
- National Automobile Museum hours and admission (automuseum.org).
- Piper’s Opera House hours and prices (its own site did not load).
- Fourth Ward School prices were read on the Visit page, not rechecked on the ticket site.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which museum is open latest?
The Nevada Museum of Art stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays, per its page.
Which museums are closed on Mondays?
The Nevada Museum of Art is closed Mondays and national holidays. The railroad museum is open Monday but closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sources
- Nevada Museum of Art
- Nevada State Museum
- Nevada State Railroad Museum
- Carson Valley Museum
- Fourth Ward School
- Downtown Truckee
- Genoa and Mormon Station
Cite this page: It’s Reno editorial team, “Museums Guide: Reno, Carson City and Virginia City,” itsreno.com, checked November 3, 2026.