Children's Museum of Northern Nevada - Carson City, Nevada - Fun for the Family Indoors

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada was created to provide education and entertainment opportunities to children and families in the greater Carson City community. It does so through exhibits and programs focusing on the arts, sciences, and humanities aimed at youth aged two to teen and their families.

Permanent collections on display at the museum include a vintage rocking horse collection, a mineral rock collection, and an HO train collection. Prominently featured are distortion mirrors, a shadow box, a huge kaleidoscope, astronomy and human anatomy exhibits, a dance area, Jacob's ladder, a mock grocery store, a music center, and much more.

At the on-site CMNN Gift Shop, there are books, puzzles, magnet sets, T-shirts, jewelry and more. Museum members receive a 20% discount on their purchases. Birthday parties of up to two hours can be arranged in a special party room, with plates, cups, napkins, silverware, and party hats provided in the rental fee. Users may bring their own food and beverages and have access to a freezer and a refrigerator in the room.

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada is located across the street from the Nevada State Museum. The address is 813 North Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701-4009. Museum hours are 10am to 4:30pm daily. Admission fees are $3 for children aged 2~13, $5 for adults, and $4 for seniors aged 55+. Toddlers are admitted free of charge.