3 Best Places To See in Reno, NV

“The National Automobile Museum showcases legendary automobiles from the late 19th century and the entire 20th century. Many of the cars are from the estate of late casino owner William F. Harrah, and the exhibit is often referred to as The Harrah Estate. The museum has over 240 eye-popping cars with authentic street scenes and sounds, and the facades bring displays to life. The museum has collections of over 200 vehicles distributed across four rooms. Gallery one shows automobiles produced in the 1890s and 1900s, Gallery two exhibits cars from the 1910s through the 1930s, Gallery three from the 1930s to the 1950s, and Gallery four shows automobiles from 1950. Gallery 4 also features race boats. NAM is a place where time, culture, beauty, history, human invention, ingenuity, and frivolity merge to fascinate visitors in the form of cars. The National Automobile Museum also provides theater presentations, event space, and educational and STEM learning opportunities. The museum offers free admission for members and children aged five and under.”

“The Discovery-Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum is a science and technology museum that presents interactive and temporary exhibitions. The museum features 67,000 square feet of ever-changing exhibits focused on science, technology, electronics, architecture, culture, and innovation, all built to encourage interest, imagination, and lifelong learning in all tourists. The museum frequently holds exhibits on unusually large sharks, fossils larger than those from prehistoric times, mind-bending puzzles, and more. The Discovery Museum also provides summer workshops for school-aged students, movie days, student field trips, activities for youth, early learner programs, and regular science presentations. The museum routinely wins top awards in the area and nationally as "Best Family Spot" and "Best Indoor Game." The Discovery Museum offers discounts and free admission for children aged one and under as well as UNR and TMCC students.”

“The Nevada Museum of Art aims to offer meaningful art and cultural experiences and foster new knowledge in the visual arts by encouraging interdisciplinary investigation. The Museum is the only licensed art museum in the state of Nevada that is committed to ongoing institutional development and transition and accepts the best practices established by the American Association of Museums. Upon its accreditation, the Museum enters the ranks of many prominent museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. About 5% of all museums in the U.S. are licensed by the AAM. The Nevada Museum of Art is a gallery of thoughts. Building on its founding collections and principles, it develops concrete art and social interactions and promotes a new understanding of the visual arts through interdisciplinary study. The Nevada Museum of Art provides an opportunity for people of all ages to encounter, engage, and enjoy diverse art experiences. Children aged 5 and under, as well as high school students with valid school I.D., can get free admission.”