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Nevada Museum of Art

Item: Nevada Museum of Art
Author: Christina Nellemann

Type: Art & Culture, Art Museums, Attractions, History Museums, Museums

10Best Says

This award-winning museum is just south of downtown Reno and features permanent and traveling exhibits from various artists. This excellent museum is small, but packs in a wonderful selection of contemporary and traditional art, sculptures interactive exhibits, shows, and a rooftop sculpture with a view of all of Reno and the surrounding mountains. The outside area of the museum has several permanent exhibits including several pieces from the nearby Burning Man festival. Past exhibits have included: To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum, Leo Villareal: Animating Light, Explorer, Naturalist, Artist John James Audubon and The Birds of America and the Baroque World of Fernando Botero.

Address:

160 West Liberty St
Reno, NV 89501

Phone:

775-329-3333

Website:

nevadaart.org

Hours:

Mon-Tue: Close
Wed,: Fri-Sun; 10am-6pm
Thu: 10am-8pm

Admissions:

Adult $10; Senior (60+) $8; Student $8; Child (6-12) $1; Child (0-5) Free

EXPERT TIPS BY: Christina Nellemann
Reno and Tahoe Local Expert

Romantic Things to Do, Best Attractions & Activities, Museums, Sightseeing: "Every third Saturday admission to the museum is free."
Best Things to Do: "Admission to the museum is free on every third Saturday."

Best for Romantic Things to Do Because: Treat yourselves to lunch after visiting the museum. chez louie restaurant is a French-inspired eatery located inside the museum.
Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: The Nevada Museum of Art regularly features internationally recognized artists such as Georgia O'Keefe and Frida Kahlo.
Best for Museums Because: While this museum is smaller than most in larger cities, it features some excellent exhibits.
Best for Sightseeing Because: The museum gift shop is a real delight and includes work from local artists.
Recommended as Best Things to Do Because: The Nevada Museum of Art is a smaller museum, but the exhibits and displays are top notch.