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The 2nd oldest museum in Nevada, The W.M. Keck Museum is dedicated to showcasing the mineral and geological variety of Nevada. The museum contains an impressive display of minerals and geodes such as quartz, gypsum, amethyst, copper, and of course, silver and gold ores. It also features tools and maps related to the state's rich mining history.
The museum houses the amazing 1250-piece silver collection of John W. Mackay, one of the founders of the Bonanza Firm which developed the famous Comstock Lode. The establishment is open Monday through Friday and one Saturday a month and is closed on University holidays.
1664 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557, Phone: 775-784-6987, View Map
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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