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Film
Thursday October 29, 2026 6 – 7:15 pm

Freshwater Resilience through Films, Science, Art and Policy

A series of films and an engaging panel will explore the resilience of freshwater ecosystems, the diversity of aquatic life, and the many ways humans depend on and impact these vital resources. Through film, discover how freshwater environments serve as unique and vibrant niches for biodiversity, sustain life beyond their

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Group Tours
Friday October 30, 2026 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday October 31, 2026 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday October 31, 2026 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday November 1, 2026 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday November 4, 2026 4 – 6 pm

Educator Evening – Explore the Archive of Artist Larry Mitchell

Step inside the creative world of artist Larry Mitchell at November’s Educator Evening. Explore his archive and discover how sketching, note-taking, and journaling shape his artistic practice. Uncover the stories and ideas preserved in an artist’s archive, and leave inspired with fresh, meaningful ways to bring artistic processes into your

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday November 5, 2026 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest Paige and the Overtones

Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer, and plenty of fun. Musical guest Paige and the Overtones is a honky-tonk country band with a deep-rooted love for Outlaw Country. Live music is hosted by Spike McGuire and presented in partnership with Loud as Folk,

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Group Tours
Friday November 6, 2026 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Talks
Saturday November 7, 2026 11 am – noon

Opening Talk: Kit Hinrichs on Broad Stripes Bright Stars

Join designer, curator, and collector, Kit Hinrichs as he explores his remarkable collection of American flags and flag memorabilia, sharing stories and highlights from Broad Stripes Bright Stars, a book and exhibition commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary.     Inspired by a hand-sewn flag made more than 150 years ago by Hinrich’s great, great, great aunt Ida Pepperkorn, his collection offers a fascinating look at the

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Member Events
Saturday November 7, 2026 4 – 6 pm

Members’ Opening Celebration for Broad Stripes Bright Stars featuring the Reno Jazz Orchestra

Exclusively for Museum members, this opening celebration brings together art, music, and activities in honor of Broad Stripes Bright Stars: Celebrating 250 Years of America’s Icons. Be among the first to explore the exhibition, enjoy the sounds of the Reno Jazz Orchestra’s Big Band, connect with docents in the galleries,

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Group Tours
Sunday November 8, 2026 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday November 12, 2026 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Film
Thursday November 12, 2026 6 – 7:30 pm

Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Fest presents Best of Fest

This handpicked collection features some of the most unforgettable short documentaries from the Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival, and brings the “Best of Fest” to the Nevada Museum of Art. This diverse lineup of films features stories from around the world that celebrate the resilience of the human spirit, explore

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Art Bite
Friday November 13, 2026 12 – 1 pm

Bringing the Black Rock Desert to Life with Crimson Rose

See Burning Man through the eyes of co-founder and early art director, Crimson Rose. Learn how the annual festival has transformed over the 40 years and the pivotal role that art, and especially its original Temples, play in providing sanctuary for the human heart and spirituality.   Photograph taken by

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Ongoing Programs
Friday November 13, 2026 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Friday November 13, 2026 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Special Events
Friday November 13, 2026 7 – 10 pm

Art After Dark: Alter Ego

Who would you be if there were no rules?    Step into a different version of yourself at Art After Dark: Alter Ego. Whether you’re reinventing yourself for the night or revealing a hidden side of your personality, dress as your alter ego and join us for an unforgettable evening

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday November 14, 2026 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday

Join us this Hands ON! Second Saturday where we commemorate the American flag in creative ways. This month’s theme “Flying High” is inspired by the Broad Stripes and Bright Stars: Celebrating 250 Years of America’s Icons on view.  Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission,

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Group Tours
Saturday November 14, 2026 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday November 14, 2026 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday November 15, 2026 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday November 18, 2026 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Turning Pages Book Club: American Rambler by Isaac Fitzgerald

Museum docents lead a discussion of American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed by Isaac Fitzgerald. The discussion explores connections to Broad Stripes Bright Stars: Celebrating 250 Years of America’s Icons and featured artists. Participants are asked to complete the book prior to meeting. Register online and review the guiding questions that will shape

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Talks
Wednesday November 18, 2026 2 – 3 pm

OLLI at the Museum: The Lost Art of Getting Dressed

The rise of fast fashion has led to the loss of garment making knowledge. Discover how sewing can inspire creativity, sustainability, and a deeper appreciation for the clothes we wear. Join Selah Peña, E.L. Cord Museum School instructor and owner of Revival Sewing Co., as she draws on her experience

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday November 19, 2026 5:45 – 7 pm

Early Childhood Educator Encounters

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These in-person discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Encounters. For questions, please contact Leah Sanders, Educational Consultant or Terry Randolph,

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Art Bite
Friday November 20, 2026 12 – 1 pm

Rescheduled: Artist Responses to a Changing Earth

This program is rescheduled from July 24.      Into the Time Horizon brings together a wide range of artistic perspectives that confront the impacts of the climate crisis. Join Assistant Curator Kolin L. Perry for an exploration of selected works from the exhibition, as he highlights how artists are engaging with and

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Group Tours
Friday November 20, 2026 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday November 21, 2026 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Film
Saturday November 21, 2026 2 – 4 pm

Alliance Française presents Rosalie

This film is set in 19th-century France and tells the story of Rosalie, a young woman born with a beard who has spent her life hiding her difference. When she marries a café owner unaware of her secret, she makes the bold decision to reveal her true self rather than continue living in shame. Inspired by

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Group Tours
Saturday November 21, 2026 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday November 22, 2026 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Senior Sundays: Art in Conversation

Seniors are invited to spend the morning at the Museum in this monthly, discussion based museum experience. Rooted in slow/close looking and inquiry based engagement, the program invites participants to build personal connections with works of art while fostering meanigful social interaction. Each session centers on a thematic exploration of

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Group Tours
Sunday November 22, 2026 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Hours of Operation
Thursday November 26, 2026 10 am – 8 pm

Museum Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving

The Museum is closed today in observance of the holiday. 

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