The Nevada Museum of Art is an art museum in downtown Reno, with a permanent collection organized around four themes. Its four-level building and downtown location make it a distinct stop among the museums in Reno.
- Location: 160 West Liberty Street, downtown Reno
- Collection: Four thematic areas spanning art of the West, photography, modern and contemporary art, and work in American art
- Typical hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; closed Monday and national holidays
- General admission: $15; members and children ages 5 and under enter free
What to see at the museum
The Nevada Museum of Art’s permanent collection is divided into four thematic areas, giving you several ways to approach the art on view.
The Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Art of the Greater West Collection focuses on the region. The Carol Franc Buck Altered Landscape Photography Collection takes landscape photography as its subject, while the Modern and Contemporary Art Collection brings together work from those periods.
The E. L. Wiegand Work Ethic in American Art Collection explores work and labor in American art.
The museum was founded in 1931. Its present building, designed by Will Bruder, opened in 2003 and has four levels across 120,000 square feet. If you want to add another museum stop in downtown Reno, the National Automobile Museum Reno has a different subject focus.
Admission and opening hours
Galleries and the shop are generally open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; they close on Mondays and national holidays.
General admission is $15, while student and senior admission is $13. Members and children ages 5 and under enter free. Nevada high school students, and students from TMCC, WNC and UNR, also receive free admission with student ID.
Hours and admission details can change, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get to the Nevada Museum of Art from the airport area?
The museum is at 160 West Liberty Street in downtown Reno. From a room at this Reno airport hotel, it’s about a 6-minute drive. The museum’s parking lot is on its east side; nearby streets may also have free and metered parking during peak attendance.
Accessibility and visitor facilities
All public areas are wheelchair accessible, motorized wheelchairs are permitted, and elevators are located throughout the museum. Courtesy wheelchairs are available free at the admissions desk on a first-come, first-served basis.
Guide dogs are welcome. Assistive listening devices are available for programs in the Wayne and Miriam Prim Theater. You can arrange sign-language interpretation by calling 775-329-3333, extension 100, with two weeks’ advance notice.
FAQs
Does the Nevada Museum of Art offer guided tours?
Volunteer docents lead guided tours and share insight and history about artwork on view.
Is there a café at the museum?
Perenn at the Museum serves food Tuesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. You can enjoy it in the café, museum atrium or patio.
How many levels does the museum building have?
The present museum building has four levels and was designed by Will Bruder.