This museum is curated beautifully, has a very interesting story - built for the children of silver…read moreminers in the mid 1800's in only 4 months opening with a population of 800 students in 1936. Some decades later it closed for fifty years until it was renovated. We had a delightful silver haired local, who first saw the school when he was seven share history and family stories. He managed to make his way around the first floor to the various visitors giving them each tidbits of history while also tending to the gift shop. He made a sweet museum an experience. Unfortunately I didn't get his name. Definitely worth a stop.

Quality/Quantity - Wow, after so many years of entertaining all our guests in this city, this was…read morethe first time the Museum has been open?!?! Weird?!?! We use their parking lot and the Welcome to Virginia signs for ALL our guests' pictures. Easy in and out. So we finally got a chance to visit and check out this museum. So much good history, congrats. Ambiance - A refurbished old school house converted into a museum. See pictures. Plenty of free parking. We even visited the historic site across the street, etc. Free online virtual tour, audio, etc. Service - Friendly and welcoming. Helpful to also share other suggestions while visiting Virginia City. Price - $9 each. Senior discounts available. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success for the last 150 years!

A haunted night at the mansion was our first ever event with Arts for All Nevada, and I am so happy…read moreto report that it certainly wont be our last. We had such an INCREDIBLE time that I assured the girl I talked to at the end that I'll be coming back year after year that they do this event. I truly hope they continue to host more fun events like this as I would love to sign up for them all. We got to dress up as well as enjoy everyone else's creative costumes. I really enjoyed getting to choose a costume for this event. The decorations around the mansion were spooky and cute. The live music set a perfect mood, as well as the yummy snacks floating around. I didn't try many as they didn't really have any vegetarian options, but my boyfriend let me know they were tasty. I did try the chocolate "bugs" at the end which were creative and yummy. The drink competition was a whole bunch of fun. That was a huge highlight of the night. Four local bars competed for a chance to win best cocktail- we all tried, voted, and celebrated. I really enjoyed that they also had a bartender there for other drinks after the samples. Surprisingly, some events fail to provide casual drinks and it keeps the evening/event flowing much more smoothly when you're not worried about being thirsty or hungry. The sparkling waters in between the wine was also very appreciated, I truly feel more comfortable with my favorite drinks of sparkling water and wine in hand (clearly). We got to do a quick craft downstairs and mod podge some tissue paper onto candle votives which was a fun activity and also let us go home with a memory of the night. It's also something that holds sentimental value but is usable, so again is appreciated. There was also a silent auction with wonderful items. I bid on many things and won a class pass for yoga. I enjoyed this because there were so many great options, and you got to see them all at once with no pressure. This night was so special, I can't say enough great things about it. So much fun and all for a great cause. Thank you again for the best possible night Arts for All Nevada. I hope to see you again soon!

We had the pleasure of attending a haunted night at the Lake Mansion, and it was such a great time!…read moreI'm a big fan of Halloween, and while my partner isn't quite as into the spooky season as I am, he was excited to dress up and join me for this event. The experience was made even more special by the fancy concoctions offered by several local drink establishments including the Emerson and a silent raffle! We loved moving around the mansion, sampling drinks, and learning bits of Reno's history. The candle votive decorating was also a fun, simple activity that we enjoyed doing together while munching on delicious snacks. Since our visit, I've been exploring other offerings by Arts for All Nevada and am excited to sign my son up for some events this winter.

What a gas! Our "scary tour" was given by the spirited spirit of madam Curry, the founders funny…read moreand most entertaining ghost! It was 90 minutes, an easy walk past many of our most haunted homes and businesses. Take the kids, grandkids or make it a group outing ! Description SUMMER SEASON 2021 SATURDAY EVENING TOURS: 28th season JUNE - OCTOBER 2021 DATES: 6/19, 7/3, 7/10, 8/14, 8/21 TIME: 7 PM DATES: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 TIME: 6 PM Ninety Minute Evening Tours Tickets: $15 Advance. $20 @ the Tour All Day October Ghost Walk - Saturday, October 23, 2021 The Carson City Ghost Walk reopens to the public for evening walking tours! Carson City's rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically re-lived in our seasonal tours, led by Madame Curry, a ghostly and witty community spirit based on the widow of Carson City's founder, Abe Curry. The Carson City Ghost Walks evening walking tours are a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City's Victorian era and diverse history. Hear about lingering spirits of the long ago centuries, haunted and paranormal stories and gossip from the past. This is a spirit lead, guided walking tour of the downtown district's west side historic homes and businesses. This is an outside tour leaving rain or shine. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk begins. Please dress for weather & walking. Tickets: All tickets $15 in advance with an additional online fee. $20 at the door. Under 3 Free. Tickets in advance available online at: purplepass or by mail. Location: Tours depart from 3rd & Carson Street next to the St. Charles Hotel (Firkin & Fox Pub). Early summer tours leave @ 7:00 PM. September and October Tours leave @ 6:00 PM The Carson City Ghost Walk follows all CDC Guidelines for Covid - 19 and community safety. Items Not Allowed

What a wonderful way to spend an evening! Our hostess was so knowledgeable, funny, and shared some…read moregreat ghost stories, as well as a lot of Carson City history with us! The night was perfect, and we did the flashlight tour, which made things a little spooky! If you've never done the Carson City goes to her I highly suggest you give it a try! It was a fun evening out & a fun date nigh!

Great museum. Lots of information, tons of history in the area. Decorated very well with loads of…read morehistoric artifacts. I don't really want to spoil it. Go and check it out. Great value.

The story of the Donner Party (1846-1847) [Truckee CA]…read more The Visitor Center isn't very big but nice... it features exhibits highlighting the Emigrant Experience, the Donner Party, the Land of the Washoe, Chinese construction of the railroad, and early motoring adventures over Donner Pass. The park rangers are informative and helpful. I was able to stamp my travel book with the name of the park and image of a prairie wagon. Clean bathrooms. Everything we've wanted to learn about the Donner Party were explained to us by the park volunteer who gave us a free one-hour tour. Historical tours are offered at 11:00a and 1:00p. Thanks, Ron! Very informative! Included with the tour is a short walk to the Murphy Cabin. The inscription on the rock read "The face of this rock formed the north end and the fireplace of the Murphy Cabin." It also listed the names of the members of the Donner Party, those who perished and survived (see photo). Donner Pass is now fairly easily traversed, but the Donner Party were up against feet of heavy snow, and the wagons they were traveling in were no match for a modern four wheel drive. The terrain is famously rugged, so imagine passing over it with no road. Review #3556

This is a rad little gallery. I showed some mixed media oil paintings at Reno Art Works recently…read moreand they were great to work with. Very professional and nice in emails and in person. The atmosphere is cool as it's kind of like an industrial storefront in the Dickerson road arts district. Lots of cool arts stuff outside. I was driving by and I was like, yes, this must be the gallery. I visited the group art show to check it out and it all looked great. Didn't make the opening as I'm shy, sober and socially awkward but heard it went well. I hear Reno Art Works has art classes in the space which seems pretty awesome too. What a great community arts resource!

This is a great co-op art studio that rents space to artists. Once a month they have Open Studio…read moreSaturday where the public are welcome to walk through and interact with the artists and see their work. The gallery changes and is currently set up with dog and cat pieces to benefit and raise awareness for the SPCA. They host various events like bands and my personal favorite a public "Stich N' B!tch". If you're looking to get a little culture or are an artist looking for a space to create, this is the place for you.

I had my graduation party here and it was affordable and easy to coordinate with. There's a kitchen…read moreand the venue is pretty big fits about 100 people

Great Venue for our graduation party. We had approximately 60-65 people. Pricing is affordable and…read moreflexible. Payment must be paid in full a week prior to event. Tables and chairs were included. A full kitchen for use which I believe you can add on. I didn't use that but used the kitchen for prepping and keeping food warm. They basically had everything you would need. They offered a tub for drinks and had a ice machine which was a plus. A full bar to purchase alcoholic drinks if needed. A dance floor. We all fit comfortably in the room. The only issue, but not a big issue, was air flow. We opened the back door which solved that problem. 1 hour setup (free) and 1 hr cleanup (free). Our party was June 11th, summer time. It was a great time. I hope nobody takes advantage of their kindness. They are good honest people to do business with.

Small museum but fantastic artifacts. I think this museum hasn't really changed since I first went…read morethere 30 years ago, but it is inexpensive and an easy way to learn about the history of the Comstock. The underground mining display is very cool. Wish they would add on to the museum

I'm glad that we had the opportunity to stop in here and view so much history in such a small spot…read more We probably arrived an hour prior to closing. I read a sign that stated kids under 12 are free and the regular entrance fee is $6 per person which is really reasonable. There is so much artifacts in this one place that it would take more than the hour that we spent viewing it all. There are about 3 front access parking spaces in front of the entrance but more than likely you will have to find street parking and walk. You can also view a small movie that is in 3 segments of about 16 mins to learn more about the area and how it came about. Overall this is a great place to visit and support.

So, at the risk of sounding creepy, I've been stalking Hammer & Stain for a while. My mail box is…read morenext door to them, you see, so I've been admiring the projects in the window like a shy voyeur. My super-fun SIL and I love to get crafty together, so by sheer luck (or fate, if you will) I happened upon a Super Sunday promo and booked us both for a belated Galentine's night out! First, let me say that boss lady Sydney is absolutely the life of the party! She graciously accommodated a customization request for SIL and both our projects came out great! The workshops are quick, unique, and extra fun thanks to sassy Sydney! If you've been there, done that to the canvas paint & sip places, switch it up and come get hammered at Hammer & Stain!

We went to Hammer and Stain for a work event. It's not your average craft and sip. You actually…read morefeel like you made something unique that no one else could make. I was terrified the whole time that my piece would turn out awful! But the staff walks you through it and makes sure that you're doing everything correctly. I liked seeing how differently everyone's piece turned out. Thats what set it apart from other activities like a paint and sip. You're able to personalize it, so no one walks out with the same picture. You also can use power tools! What's more fun than that!? The staff was so friendly even when our group got a little rowdy. They helped me figure out color schemes and even brought out the glitter! Definitely want to go again.