Mineral County Museum - Hawthorne, NV

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Mineral County Museum


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The Mineral County Museum is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the past. Mineral County has a rich history; it is part of what was once known as Esmeralda in the Nevada Territory.

Special Collections at Mineral County Museum include: early 1800's mission bells; turn of the century pharmacy; mining, fire, and railroad equipment; horse drawn vehicles; and specialized tools from the ammunition base.

There are also wildlife and fossil displays; rock and mineral displays; Victorian furniture; cameras; and vintage clothing, shoes, and hats.

Facilities: Mineral County Museum offers restrooms. The gift shop is maintained by the Museum Associates of Mineral County, a nonprofit support group for the Mineral County Museum.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to visit Mineral County Museum.

Best Time To Visit: Mineral County Museum is open:

Summer Hours: April through October: 11:00 a.m.- 5:00p.m Tuesday through Saturday

Winter Hours: November through March: 12:00 noon - 4:00 P.M. Tuesday Through Saturday.

Other times by appointment. Call during normal business hours.

Fees: Admission is free.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Unknown

Directions: Mineral County Museum is located at the corner of Tenth and D Streets in Hawthorne, Nevada, directly across the street from the rest area on U.S. Highway 95 at the north end of Hawthorne.

Address

Mineral County Museum

400 Tenth St.

P.O. Box 1584

Hawthorne, Nevada 89415

Phone
General: (775) 945-5142

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