Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas
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| Established | 1982[1] |
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| Director | David Millman |
| Curator | Barbara Adams, Curator of Natural History; Dennis McBride, Curator of Collections & History; Crystal Van Dee, Curator of Manuscripts |
The Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada is one of 6 Nevada State Museums operated by the Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs. It is also known as Nevada State Museum & Historical Society.[2] The museum houses items from the development of Las Vegas as well as the natural history of the area.[3]
The museum was located in Lorenzi Park but has moved into a new building in the Las Vegas Springs Preserve, where it will reopen on October 28, 2011.[4]
Accreditations
The Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas is accredited by the American Association of Museums.[2]
References
- ^ "Museum on the move". Las Vegas Sun. 13 February 2007. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
- ^ a b "List of Accredited Museums". American Association of Museums. Retrieved 2010-02-03.
- ^ "Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas". Retrieved 2008-09-22.
- ^ "Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas". Nevada Division of Museums and History. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
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