The Nevada State Museum in Carson City
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| Established | 1941 |
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| Location | Carson City, Nevada, United States |
| Type | History and natural history museum |
| Owner | Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs |
| Website | Official website |
The Nevada State Museum in Carson City[1] is one of seven Nevada State Museums operated by the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The primary building of the museum is the former Carson City Mint. The exhibits include:
The Nevada State Museum, Carson attracts various spectators in observing and appreciating the natural and cultural heritage of Nevada. It demonstrates the history from prehistoric period to modern day of the state including old geology, prehistoric animalian neighbors, days of silver mining and American Indian culture.[4]
Nevada State Museum, Carson City came into force by conserving the Carson City mint. The mint was in operation from 1870 to 1893 but it houses the earliest coin press which operates from here until date. Coin Press No. 1 which is the sole coin press generates medallions with the famed CC mint mark even now. The museum was opened in 1941. It houses some rare collections related to history of the American West: Basketry of the Great Basin Native American people, Fey Slot Machine Collection, guns of the Old West, Chinatown cultural materials, and the splendid silver service set made for the USS Nevada battleship.[5]
Media related to Carson City Mint at Wikimedia Commons
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