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

Saturday, February 3, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join us at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center Games & Activities for the whole family! Family Day is held the 1st Saturday of the month. Free Admission

Please join us as David Woodruff portrays George Whittell in a Chautauqua performance Thursday, February 8 Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. $5.00 at the door Alpine, Dayton, Smith Valley and DCHS Historical Society Members Free! Zoom link will be available

Saturday, March 9, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join us at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center Join us as we welcome Paula Hernandez and her dog Fancy!  Paula will share the trials, tribulations and joys of training Seeing Eye Dogs and their importance in assisting their owners.  The program begins at 11:00 a.m. Additional […]

Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center as we welcome Dr. Karen Gedney who will be speaking about the history of the Nevada State Prison Thursday, March 14 Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. $5.00 at the door Alpine, Dayton, Smith Valley and DCHS Historical Society Members […]

Hosted by the Carson Valley Quilt Guild, Saturday, March 16 Doors Open 10:00 a.m. Bed Turnings at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The Carson Valley Quilt Guild will present an old fashion “Bed Turning” of antique quilts at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center. Bed Turnings are a unique element of American Heritage allowing […]

Join us for a presentation honoring the Women of Douglas County Each of these women have contributed to the rich history and quality of life in our community. March 23, 1:00 p.m.  to 3:00 p.m. Community Meet & Greet 1:00 p.m. Presentation begins at 2:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served after the presentation. Free […]

Saturday, April 6, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p. Join us at the museum for our annual Earth Day Celebration!  Something to do for the whole family as we  plant seeds in our newspaper cups and have fun with art and farm activities! Free Admission!