The Café will be closed for remodel from Aug 12 through Sept 5, 2024. | Due to construction, Museum parking may be limited at the time of your visit. Look for additional parking in free or metered spaces along nearby streets.

Jack Malotte Opening Celebration at First Thursday

Kick off the opening weekend of The Art of Jack Malotte in style, with live music, friends, festivities, and extended First Thursday hours. Meet the artist, Jack Malotte; enjoy live music by the Cody Blackbird Band, 2017 Native American Music Awards “Group of the Year”; and engage in hands-on screen printing based on Malotte’s designs. Drinks and small plates available for purchase at chez louie. 

Hosted by Great Basin Brewing Company and KTHX Radio. Wine sponsored by Whispering Vine Wine Company.

First Thursday: The Sun Rays

Meet friends and explore the galleries at this lively social event featuring live music, performances and specialty refreshments.  Hosted by Great Basin Brewing Company and KTHX Radio, this long-standing gathering welcomes guests and members alike. 

Wine sponsored by Whispering Vine Wine Company.

First Thursday: Hot Rod Rebellion

Meet friends and explore the galleries at this lively social event featuring live music, performances and specialty refreshments.  Hosted by Great Basin Brewing Company and KTHX Radio, this long-standing gathering welcomes guests and members alike. 

Wine sponsored by Whispering Vine Wine Company.

First Thursday: Guitar Woody and The Boilers Featuring Melanie Hammond

Meet friends and explore the galleries at this lively social event featuring live music, performances and specialty refreshments.  Hosted by Great Basin Brewing Company and KTHX Radio, this long-standing gathering welcomes guests and members alike. 

Wine sponsored by Whispering Vine Wine Company.

First Thursday: Mark Mackay Band

Meet friends and explore the galleries at this lively social event featuring live music, performances and specialty refreshments.  Hosted by Great Basin Brewing Company and KTHX Radio, this long-standing gathering welcomes guests and members alike. 

Wine sponsored by Whispering Vine Wine Company.

“America’s Art, Nevada’s Choice” Unveiling at First Thursday

Grab a glass of champagne and toast the “Vote Nevada Art” winning artworks featured in America’s Art, Nevada’s Choice: Community Selections from the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Enjoy live music by Mental Floss, celebrate with friends, and explore the galleries at this lively happening.

Hosted by The X 100.1 FM Radio and Great Basin Brewing Company.

Wine sponsored by Whispering Vine Wine Company.

First Thursday: Judith, Rocky and Friends

Meet friends and explore the galleries at this lively social event featuring live music, performances and specialty refreshments.  Hosted by Great Basin Brewing Company and KTHX Radio, this long-standing gathering welcomes guests and members alike. 

Sponsorship by Barrick Gold of North America. Additional support by Whispering Vine Wine Company.

First Thursday: First Take featuring Rick Metz

Meet friends and explore the galleries at this lively social event featuring live music, performances and specialty refreshments.  Hosted by Great Basin Brewing Company and KTHX Radio, this long-standing gathering welcomes guests and members alike. 

Wine sponsored by Whispering Vine Wine Company.

Educator Evenings

Local educators are invited to this FREE special series on the first Wednesday of every month (excluding January and July). Join Charles N. Mathewson Senior Vice President, Education Marisa Cooper for a presentation, discussion and activity based on the Museum’s collections and current exhibitions as they relate to teaching and the Nevada Academic Content Standards.

A light reception will follow the presentation. Teacher in-service credit is available for participating in the Educator Evenings. Earn 0.5 teacher in-service credit for attending five Educator Evenings and 1.0 credit for attending ten during August 1 through July 31 timeframe. Please check with the State of Nevada to see if credit may be applied to your area of licensure.

Educator Evenings are sponsored by the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, the Nell J. Redfield Foundation, Reno Orthopedic Clinic, and Switch, the lead sponsor of the Museum’s STEAM education programs.

Educator Evenings

Local educators are invited to this FREE special series on the first Wednesday of every month (excluding January and July). Join Charles N. Mathewson Senior Vice President, Education Marisa Cooper for a presentation, discussion and activity based on the Museum’s collections and current exhibitions as they relate to teaching and the Nevada Academic Content Standards.

A light reception will follow the presentation. Teacher in-service credit is available for participating in the Educator Evenings. Earn 0.5 teacher in-service credit for attending five Educator Evenings and 1.0 credit for attending ten during August 1 through July 31 timeframe. Please check with the State of Nevada to see if credit may be applied to your area of licensure.

Educator Evenings are sponsored by the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, the Nell J. Redfield Foundation, Reno Orthopedic Clinic, and Switch, the lead sponsor of the Museum’s STEAM education programs.