The Mission of The Las Vegas Natural History Museum
To inspire, through educational exhibits and programs, a better understanding and appreciation of the natural world, the sciences, and ourselves.
STEM Organizations
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The Outside Las Vegas Foundation is working with partners to develop experiences that help connect our Valley’s young people to the special outdoor places in southern Nevada.
(southern nevada)
Each summer, the College of Engineering and Northern Nevada MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) offer a free introductory engineering camp, available to students who will go on to be the first person in their family to attend college.
This summer camp will introduce basic knowledge of manufacturing engineering, including metrology, heat treatment, metal forming, metal machining, casting, CNC and more. Campers will get a chance to operate machines such as metrology equipment, manual lathes, mills, CNC mills and CNC lathes.
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Classic wooden boats from late 19th century to the 1960’s and maritime memorabilia. Hands-on crafts for kids, knot tying wall and maritime history video. Next door to, Homewood, CA
(northern Nevada)
The East Ely Railroad Depot Museum focuses on the historical industrial development of Nevada as evidenced by the massive copper production in the area which began in 1900. Located in the historic East Ely Railroad Depot, the museum interprets mining and transportation heritage.
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Exciting hands-on activities for the entire family in seven amazing galleries- downtown Reno. Holiday, Vacation, and summer camps available along with weekly museum programming.
(northern Nevada)
Star Theatre and free exhibits. Located on the UNR campus in Reno. Preschool activities, field trips and birthday parties, live Sky Tonight Star Talks first Friday of the month at 6 pm. Science store.