Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center
Address: 1477 Highway 395 N Suite B, 89410
Open Monday through Friday
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday except for special events.
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Address: 2304 Main St. Genoa Nevada, 89411
Open Seasonally April through October
7 days a week
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
OUR MISSION
The Douglas County Historical Society seeks to enrich lives by preserving and collecting
local history and making it accessible to our communities and visitors.
Douglas County Historical Society Seeks Nominations for “Women in History Remembering Project”
In honor of National Women’s History Month, the Douglas County Historical Society (DCHS) invites the community to nominate women—past or present—who have lived in Douglas County and made a lasting impact on its history. Nominees may be well known or quietly influential through leadership, service, or pioneering spirit.
Nomination applications are available below or at the front desk of the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center. Completed forms must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Honorees will be recognized at a free public program and reception on Saturday, March 28, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Light refreshments refreshments will be served. Come early and enjoy the museum!
Family Day at the Museum
February 7, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family for a fun, hands-on day at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center featuring Empty Bowls of Douglas County with artist Lois Elliott. Guests are invited to paint ceramic bowls, which may be purchased at the end of the event. $15 for a small bowl or $25 for a large bowl.
We will also have hands-on Valentine crafts, a lively scavenger hunt, Find Bugsy, activities from the Kid’s Page, and museum exhibits for all ages!
FREE ADMISSION!
Interested in Historic Barns?
To see a pictorial tour of Carson Valley’s Historical Barns Presented by the Carson Valley Photo Club
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