Nevada Museum of Art
The Nevada Museum of Art is an art museum in Reno, Nevada.
A museum inside Reno
You can stay in Reno
Nevada Museum of Art is inside Reno, which has 136 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–79°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Reno Tahoe (RNO) has airline service, about 3 miles from Nevada Museum of Art.
Established in 1931
Nevada Museum of Art dates from 1931. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Reno. Green months are the mild ones.
Nevada Museum of Art
The Nevada Museum of Art is an art museum in Reno, Nevada. Located at 160 West Liberty Street in Reno, it is the only American Alliance of Museums (AAM) accredited art museum in the state of Nevada. The museum has chosen a thematic approach, placing a special emphasis on human interaction with the land and the protection of nature in its collections and exhibitions. It is globally considered a leading institution and repository for Land art and Earthworks, holding extensive archival materials. In 2003, the museum moved into a new building designed by architect Will Bruder. In 2024, the Museum began construction on a 50,000 square foot expansion to the Museum, which fully opened in August 2025.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1931
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
Where to stay near Nevada Museum of Art
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Reno (136) and Sparks (30).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Nevada Museum of Art | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | in town | — | 136 84 hotels · 33 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 9 RV parks | 283,621 | $548K | D |
| Sparks | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 30 17 hotels · 7 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 111,902 | $484K | C− |
| Truckee 48% vacation homes | 24 mi southwest | 35 min | 39 21 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 17,278 | $948K | C+ |
| Incline Village 42% vacation homes | 19 mi south | 30 min | 16 9 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 9,272 | $1,455K | — |
| Virginia City | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 11 3 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 644 | $414K | — |
| Carson City | 26 mi south | 40 min | 26 19 hotels · 6 motels · 1 campground | 58,571 | $453K | — |
| Tahoe Vista 68% vacation homes | 23 mi southwest | 35 min | 15 7 hotels · 8 lodges & cabins | 1,048 | $1,039K | — |
| Kings Beach 44% vacation homes | 22 mi southwest | 35 min | 11 4 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 2,736 | $772K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Nevada Museum of Art
Other well-known places within 38 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw32 mi LakeLake Tahoe
12 mi Stadium & arenaMackay Stadium
38 mi LakePyramid Lake
2in town LandmarkReno Arch
328 mi LakeDonner Lake
32 mi Ski areaPalisades Tahoe Olympic Valley122 runs · 2,542 ft vertical
4in town MuseumNational Automobile Museum
514 mi Ski areaMount Rose Ski Tahoe57 runs · 1,625 ft verticalPhoto credits
Lake Tahoe: Lara Farhadi, CC BY 2.0 · Mackay Stadium: Lanski, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pyramid Lake: Rhalden, Public domain · Reno Arch: Mobilus In Mobili, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Donner Lake: J.smith, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley: Jonnyboyca at English Wikipedia, Public domain · National Automobile Museum: User:Jaydec, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Rose Ski Tahoe: Beesmill, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting Nevada Museum of Art
Is Nevada Museum of Art in Reno?
Yes. It’s inside Reno, NV.
When is the best time to visit Nevada Museum of Art?
May, June and September, with highs of 69–79°.
What is the closest airport to Nevada Museum of Art?
Reno Tahoe (RNO), about 3 miles away.
Where should I stay near Nevada Museum of Art?
Reno (in town, 136 places to stay), Sparks (6 mi, 30 places to stay) and Truckee (24 mi, 39 places to stay).
Tips from people in Reno
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Reno’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.