Nevada Women in History  From Early Nevada to Present day! Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center featuring Patty Cafferata who will be speaking about Nevada Women In History $5.00 at the door.  Alpine, Dayton, Smith Valley and DCHS Historical Society […]

Join us at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center for our 28th Anniversary Celebration! Time of celebration and more info TBD

Harvey's Resort Hotel Bombing Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. Please join us at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center as David Woodruff speaks about the Harvey's Resort Hotel Bombing. The bombing took place on August 26–27, 1980, when several men masquerading as IBM delivery personnel planted an elaborate explosive device […]

Dr. Eliza Cook Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center featuring Debi Lynn Smith who will speak about Dr. Eliza Cook, an American physician and female state-licensed doctor in the U.S. state of Nevada. She also worked as a pharmacist and […]

Bells Across America Sunday, September 17 Special celebration hosted by the Daughter of the American Revolution John C Fremont Chapter at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center honoring Constitution Week

Please join us at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center as we host the Sierra Nevada Invitational Art Show Representational  Art by Nine of  the West’s Best Western, Wildlife and Landscape Artists Saturday, September 30, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free Admission

Please join us at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center as we host the Sierra Nevada Invitational Art Show Representational  Art by Nine of  the West’s Best Western, Wildlife and Landscape Artists Sunday, October 1, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free Admission

Saturday, October 7, 2023 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Games & Activities for the whole family! Family Day is held the 1st Saturday of the month. Free Admission

The History of the Minden Airport Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center with featured speaker Wayne Scarpaci who will be talking about The History of the Minden Airport.  From the beginning in 1943 - The Army Corps of Engineers completed […]

Join us at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center as we host one of the 13 studios and galleries of the Carson Valley Art Studio Tour! October 14, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. October 15, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Meet local artist and purchase original art work! The Tour map is available at www.CVASTour.org […]

Saturday, November 4, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join us at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center as we honor our Veterans. Games & Activities for the whole family! Family Day is held the 1st Saturday of the month. Free Admission

History of the Nevada Legislature Presented by Craig Hoffecker Senior Research Analyst at Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center with featured speaker Craig Hoffecker who will be talking about The History of the Nevada Legislature. $5.00 […]

In recognition of Armistice Day, now celebrated as Veterans Day.  Join us on the front steps of the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville, NV for The Ringing of Bells at 11:00 a.m. Armistice Day is commemorated every year on November 11 to mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War […]

Holiday Art & Wine Show Friday, November 17th. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18th. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 19th. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visit us for a perfect gift for your family, friends or yourself!  Select community artists will be in our Main Hall throughout the weekend.  A special […]

Holiday Gala Saturday, December 2 Gallery of Trees Gingerbread House Decorating Contest Santa’s Cookie Shop Parade of Lights

Gingerbread Houses:  On display through Saturday, December 16 Now in its 19th year, entries in our Gingerbread House Decorating Contest will be on display through December 16.  Be sure to visit the museum and vote for your favorite entry!

Gallery of Trees: Runs though December 23 Once again, our Main Hall will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland of exquisitely decorated Christmas Trees created by community organizations from the Carson Valley. Be sure to vote for your favorite entry when you visit the museum!

Sierra Ringers Come and join us at the Courthouse Museum Genoa, 4:00 p.m. as the Carson Valley United Methodist Church Bell Choir will perform.

Artisan Reception Saturday, December 16, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. At the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center