The Nevada State Museum engages diverse audiences in understanding and celebrating Nevada’s natural and cultural heritage.
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Founded in 1982, the mission of the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas is to inspire and educate a diverse public about the history and natural history of Nevada.
The Mission of The Las Vegas Natural History Museum
To inspire, through educational exhibits and programs, a better understanding and appreciation of the natural world, the sciences, and ourselves.
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The Outside Las Vegas Foundation is working with partners to develop experiences that help connect our Valley’s young people to the special outdoor places in southern Nevada.
(southern nevada)
Each summer, the College of Engineering and Northern Nevada MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) offer a free introductory engineering camp, available to students who will go on to be the first person in their family to attend college.
FIRST® Nevada provides STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) programs to K-12 students in NV.
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The Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) leads research on the water quality, physical process and provides science Education and outreach.
(northern Nevada, organization)
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Classic wooden boats from late 19th century to the 1960’s and maritime memorabilia. Hands-on crafts for kids, knot tying wall and maritime history video. Next door to, Homewood, CA
(northern Nevada)
The East Ely Railroad Depot Museum focuses on the historical industrial development of Nevada as evidenced by the massive copper production in the area which began in 1900. Located in the historic East Ely Railroad Depot, the museum interprets mining and transportation heritage.