Carson City Museums
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Museums in Carson City, Nevada.
Featuring collections of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad cars and locomotives. Considered one of the finest railroad museums in the country, with over 60 pieces of railroad equipment from Nevada's past.
Nevada State Museum Carson City
This museum exhibits the long history of gold and silver mining in the state of Nevada and features replica of the mines in the past. It also showcases a life-size ghost town and the first coin press used in USA.
Warren Engine Company Museum Carson City
Located at Carson City's Fire Station No. 1, the Warren Engine Company Museum displays some of the original equipments previously used by firemen in this city. Displays ranges from fire trucks from 1912, to antique uniforms and alarm systems. Operating hours: 1-5pm weekdays, free admission.
Northern Nevada Children's Museum
Providing a fun learning experience through hands on exhibits is the goal of the Northern Nevada Children's Museum in Carson City. More than 25 displays are available in the 8,000 sq ft (740 sq m) facility. The center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 4:30pm.
