Had a great time seeing this place again. This place just gives me peace and understanding of love…read moreand life!

This was a great, unsuspecting find!…read more I was in the area and had stopped by a store and on my way out she told me i had to stop by the car forest. To be honest, i really didn't want to. But something told me to just go even if was for a minute. And now being honest again, I wish i would have stayed longer. This is such a cool place where these cars are somehow upright and painted on. I'm told you can paint whatever you want on them if you have the supplies. The area seemed really sprawling so i don't believe i finished it all but it's a great place to stop and take pictures. It is super unique. The downside , unless i missed it is i have no clue the history of how or why the cars are there or their significance to that area in particular, but it's cool nonetheless. I love a roadside attraction/ stop and this one is definitely worth stopping by.

Mood - history of course…read more In 2015 The Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad Historical Society was formed. The society was formed with the purpose of preserving the history of the railroad. The model railroad was built to scale of the layout between Ludlow, California and Death Valley Junction. The museum was transported from the Armagosa Opera House and Hotel where it was originally housed. Currently the model railroad is not in operation but it is getting there. As you look at each piece that has been carefully placed know that this is completely to scale. There is even a depiction of a small cemetery. Would def recommend for history purposes as it is still a work in progress. Pricing is free, donations are accepted. Location is Crook/ Main St - Goldfield,NV ample parking

Awesome bar tender, Leslie! Kept us entertained with stories about Goldfield and the local flavor…read more No tap beers. Nice cold bottles. Food choices are 4 types of frozen pizza.

1star for being a historic saloon. 0 stars for waiting on a tourist who stood at a almost empty…read morebar waiting for service. We left as we realized we weren't welcome for some unknown reason. Seems regulars are all that matter.

I found myself in Tonopah, NV and looked up, "things to do" and the Central Nevada Museum was on of…read morethe top on the list so naturally needed to make a stop here. I will be honest, this wasn't a museum for me. I enjoy history, especially local history but this felt a little boring to. The museum is a decent size; hosting exhibits indoors and outdoors (be careful as the sign reads going outside, sometimes it sticks and you're locked outside) The museum hosts local books, artifacts and tons of mining artifacts that were interesting for a quick glance. Overall, the museum was a nice quick stop. The staff was super friendly. I enjoyed the idea of signing in and keeping my name in the books as a part of their history.

I wish I could say this place was great. There was a sign on the door that said their credit card…read moremachine was broken down so they were closed. I would still give it a try when you are in Tonopah.

Let's go on exhibition!…read more Let's always see the visitors center! See the history of the area with a movie before you start the tour of the area. Come and learn. We are learning about minerals and get to see examples too. The minerals are from Nevada and all other parts of the United States . To be a miner what a life? They have what the miners used to wear to stay alive. All the artifacts the people of the area used. So interesting. This is living history. You can see the mines and all the examples of what mining looked like . Wow! Thank you for this opportunity and all the preserved resources and knowledge they have kept alive here.

We did not go on the tour- we actually dropped in to see if we could get some local history books…read more The ladies behind the counter have great advice and ideas of things to see. If you are a local history buff I would recommend stopping in! And of course, go on the mining tour!

This is a museum I think every family should Come to! It's…read moregot some GREAT American history west of the Mississippi. I've been to the Smithsonian and I'm actually shocked they haven't bought this from them. This is equally as good as one of their museums. The items that have been donated, the information they give is so interesting and informative. There are buildings Upon buildings and did you know mules used to pile the railroad out here? Ya, me either ! GE has stuff to do with the railroad. They have old old cars, and stuff mods NEVER EVER would see if they didn't go to this very museum. Leave a couple hours early on your way to mammoth or on your way home ... GO TO THIS AMAZING MUSEUM!!! You want be disappointed !!!!

A Wonderful Step Back in Time at Laws Railroad Museum…read more We absolutely loved our visit to the Laws Railroad Museum & Historic Site in Bishop, California! From the moment we arrived, everyone was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. There was so much to see and explore that we could have spent hours there. The museum is like stepping into an entire little town from another era. There's an old schoolhouse, a library, historic buildings, station agent family home, doctor's office, firehouse and fascinating pieces of everyday life -- including old Maytag appliances. Every building seemed to have something interesting to discover. One of the highlights was riding the Brill train, which was such a fun experience and especially exciting for our 9 year old son, who absolutely loves trains. Another memorable part of our visit was meeting Makenzie, who was working on and cleaning the historic No. 9 4-6-0 Baldwin steam locomotive. Makenzie took the time to talk with us and shared some fascinating information about the train and its history. That personal interaction really made our visit special. It's really wonderful to meet a community of train enthusiasts. You can tell how much care, dedication, and passion goes into preserving this incredible piece of California history. It's truly a hidden gem and a wonderful place for families, history lovers, and, of course, train spotters! We highly recommend Laws Railroad Museum and can't wait to visit again!

September 6, 2026 - Beatty, NV…read more You never know what you're going to find in the desert. We were on our way to Rhyolite Ghost Town near Beatty, Nevada, when we spotted the Goldwell Open Air Museum. We had to stop. When you see giant, very strange sculptures sitting in the middle of nowhere, you have to check it out. We had no idea this place was here, and it turned out to be such a fun, quirky little detour. The museum/gift shop was not open when we were there, but there are pamphlets available to explain the art.

We stopped here on our way from Vegas to Beatty to check out the sculptures. The museum is free but…read moredonations are appreciated. We parked by the museum building which may or may not be open. It doesn't look like it is ever open but may have just been the case on this hot Thursday afternoon in June. The sculptures are scattered about the area. I kept an eye out for snakes while walking around. My favorite was the pink Lego looking like anatomically correct blond woman. Several pieces looked like a paper mache applied over a seated person. Another favorite were attached standing rectangles set at angles. There wasn't enough here for me. If you are planning to visit the nearby ghost town and glass bottle house then a quick stop here might be warranted.

So glad we stopped for a visit. They have a great collection that is informative and well…read moredisplayed. It sparked my kids' imagination and interest in learning more.

Excellent cultural center! It was really interesting to see the various exhibits that show how the…read morePaiute lived, gathered food, cooked, dressed, and planted (including a garden outside which explains the different plants and how they were used). The exhibit really goes into detail both in the examples and the text. The person working there when we visited was very helpful in explaining everything as well. Be sure to check out the board which tells about many of the events happening around the cultural center. I'm definitely looking forward to going back, especially if there's going to be an event!

This museum is Big for a little town. We went on Valentine's Day and was not disappointed. The…read morevolunteer that was there that day ( Patrick Taylor) is also an amazing portrait artist. It was a real treat to meet him and see his drawings. A must see when in Beatty NV.

This was only my second visit to the town of Beatty, Nevada and we decided to stop in here for a…read morevisit. The museum offers so much history about this little town along with the surrounding area including the now ghost town Rhyolite. I was fascinated by all the items they feature which most are still in great condition. Beatty is located in Nye County and was originally populated by the Western Shoshone and Paiute Indians before it became a town. It was known as a mining area and it is now known as "The Gateway to Death Valley. " Most of the items featured at the museum provide you a view of how people lived here in the early 1900's. A great little stopover and the museum provides free admission but a donation is always welcome!