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Note: These entries may have a strong component of environmental education (environmental science, science, natural history, native American) or only a small component. See also Agencies and Organizations.
Lied Discovery Children's Museum, 833 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas NV 89101; 702-382-3445/702-382-0592 fax;
Lied Discovery Children's Museum is a leading educational and cultural institution in the metropolitan Las Vegas area, offering exciting and important learning experiences in the arts, sciences and humanities. With more than 100 innovative hands-on exhibits in 25,000 square feet, the Museum is one of the largest children's museums in the United States. LDCM offers staff-led tours and specialized field trips, and outreach programs.
Animal Ark, PO 60057, Reno NV 89506-0057; 775-969-3111;
Animal Ark is a wildlife sanctuary that shelters animal that do not have the skills to survive in the wild. These animals may be permanently disabled, orphaned, confiscated, or unwanted exotic pets. In many instances they would have been euthanized had there not been a facility option such as Animal Ark. Since 1982 Animal Ark has functioned as a nature center where education programs are taught to local school districts, private schools, day care centers, scouts and other groups. Viewing of the the live animal reinforces the learning experience. Visitors gain understanding and respect for things that are wild.
Las Vegas Springs Preserve: 1001 S Valley View Blvd M/S #40, Las Vegas NV 89153; 702-822-8344 / 702-822-8453 fax
Nestled in the heart of the Las Vegas Valley, the Las Vegas Springs Preserve has been protected from urban growth by its owner and steward, the Las Vegas Valley Water District. The LVSP Foundation and the Water District formed a public-private partnership to restore the Springs Preserve and to create a gathering place, where people can learn about the valley's history. The preserve will include museums, gardens, walking paths and restored structures that tell the story of Las Vegas' past.
Wilbur D. May Center, 1502 Washington St, Reno NV 89503; 775-785-5961;
The museum and center, arboretum, botanical garden and Great Basin Adventure are located in Rancho San Rafael Park. Offers onsite and outreach programs - for 2002-2003, Kitchen Science, Absolutely Animals, Habitats.
Clark County Museum, 1830 S Boulder Hwy, Henderson, NV, 702-455-7955
The Southern Nevada Story! A history like nowhere else on earth!
Live at the Clark County Museum, ten thousand years in the making. Before you reach the Age of Entertainment exhibits in the Museum's Exhibit Center, there are prehistoric dioramas, a pueblo of the ancient ones, Native American collections, and a walk-in mine filled with desert treasures. Tour restored historic homes and businesses from the early 20th century, view the collection of historic railroad cars and the Boulder City depot, visit mobile America, and wander the nature trail to a resurrected ghost town. Come step into the past at the Clark County Museum! Shop its store and participate in its programs and constantly changing exhibits while exploring the rich and colorful heritage of southern Nevada.
Nevada Historical Society, 1650 North Virginia St, Reno NV 89503; 775-688-1190/775-688-2917 fax; Jacqueline L. Clay,
Offers docent-led tours and History on Wheels Outreach Program (Great Basin Native Americans, Immigrants, Mountain Men and Fur Trappers, Children in Early Nevada, Early Nevada School)
Nevada State Museum, 600 North Carson St, Carson City NV 89701-4004; 775-687-4810/775-687-4333
Offers docent led tours
Nevada State Museum and Historical Society, 700 Twin Lakes Dr, Las Vegas NV89107; 702-486-5205/702-486-5172
An educational institution whose purpose is to advance the understanding of the history, pre-history, and natural history of Nevada, emphasizing southern Nevada and its relationship with surrounding areas. Offers school visits and traveling history trunks (Women in Nevada, Pioneer Children, Mining in Nevada)
Lost City Museum, 721 S Moapa Valley Blvd, PO Box 807, Overton NV 89040; 702-397-2193/702-397-8987;
Program include ongoing archaeological research on the remaining Lost City sites, school tours and outreach programs, changing exhibits and archival library and collections research capabilities. Special public programs are held throughout the year.
CCSN Planetarium, Community College of Southern Nevada, 3200 E Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas NV 89030-4296; Astronomy Hot Line: (702) 651-4SKY (651-4759); Astronomy Voice Line: (702) 651-4138; Astronomy e-mail:
Offers school field trip persentations on a variety of topics.
Fleischman Planetarium and Science Center, MS 272, University of Nevada, Reno NV 89557-0012; Information/show times: 775-784-4811; Business office: 775-784-4812; Sky line (current sky/star info): 775-784-1759; FAX: 775-784-4822, ; Email:
Welcome to Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center! Located just 1-1/2 miles north of downtown Reno on the University of Nevada, Reno campus, we offer planetarium star shows, SkyDome large-format films, an astronomical museum and exhibits, a free public observatory, and more. Offers school field trips.
Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N Carson St, Carson City NV 89701; 775-884-2226 / 775-884-2179 fax;
As a private non-profit educational center, The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, Inc. is dedicated to offering unique and innovative, hands-on learning adventures in the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities, providing the joy of discovery to children and families from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds.
Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 N Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89101; 702-384-DINO (3466);
The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is a private, non-profit, community-supported institution whose goal is to develop an appreciation and understanding of wildlife past and present, and to promote the conservation and protection of wildlife and its natural environment. Museum exhibits consist of animated dinosaurs, southern Nevada's plant and animal life, international wildlife room, a live shark exhibit, and children's hands-on exploration room and much more. Offers student discounts, provides informational tours that are developed in specific fields of study, and offers outreach programs.
Churchill County Museum and Archives, 1050 S Maine St, Fallon NV 89406; 775-423-3677 / 775-423-3662 fax;
"The Best Little Museum on the Loneliest Road in America"
White Pine Public Museum, 2000 Aultman St, Ely NV 89301; 775-289-4710
Northeastern Nevada Museum, 1515 Idaho St, Elko NV 89801; 775-738-3418 / 775-778-9318 fax;
There are two art galleries, an exhibition of more than two hundred mounted animals, museum store, two large exhibition galleries, offices, workshops, storage and processing, a round theater, archives, and a research library. Offers school programs on-site and off-site.
