Looking for that long-lost relative that owned a livery stable in Goldfield, or that mining claim that your rich uncle staked in the Klondike district, or are just plain curious about the real West?

The Central Nevada Museum in Tonopah, Nevada houses one of the largest and oldest repositories for information in the West — Our archives go back over 130 years!

Our gift shop carries many books, posters, and items that pertain to the history of the West that are unavailable at any other location in Central Nevada.

Whatever information you seek regarding Nye and Esmeralda counties, and their surrounding areas;  our courteous and competent staff will eagerly assist you with your research.

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Central Nevada Museum's Open Stack Reading Room One of the Central Nevada Museum's archival stacks Central Nevada Museum Microfilm and Video Tape Archives
Central Nevada Museum Work Station Central Nevada Museum's Microfilm and Computer Workstations Buy Books and Souvenirs at the Central Nevada Museum