The Nevada Museum of Art is an art museum at 160 West Liberty Street in Reno, Nevada. Its opening schedule, admission prices and visitor services can help you plan a stop in the city.
- Location: 160 West Liberty Street, Reno, Nevada 89501
- Regular hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday
- Admission: $15 general admission; reduced prices and free admission apply to some visitors
- Accessibility: Public areas are wheelchair accessible, with elevators throughout the building
What to expect at the Nevada Museum of Art
The museum offers artwork on view and volunteer docent-led tours that provide insight and history about the works. You can request a guided tour; contact the museum to ask about arrangements before planning your visit.
Perenn at the Museum operates Tuesday through Sunday from 8 am to 2:30 pm. Its hours make it a possible stop before visiting the galleries, though the museum itself opens later.
If you are planning a broader day in Reno, the Sparks-to-Reno route for museum and arts stops includes the museum among its subjects.
Admission, hours and visitor policies
It is closed on national holidays. Hours and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday to Sunday: 10 AM–6 PM
- Thursday: 10 AM–8 PM
- Monday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
General admission is $15. Students and seniors pay $13; children ages 6 to 14 pay $3, children age 5 and under enter free, and members enter free. Nevada high school students with student ID, along with students from TMCC, WNC and UNR who show student ID, receive free admission.
Program and event tickets are available online through the museum calendar or at the admissions desk. A confirmation email serves as the ticket, and tickets are not mailed.
How do you get from Sparks to the museum?
The museum is about an eight-minute drive from Victorian Inn. Its address is 160 West Liberty Street in Reno.
The museum has a visitor parking lot on its east side. Nearby streets may also have free and metered parking during peak attendance. If you want to add another museum stop in Reno, the National Automobile Museum visitor guide covers another area attraction.
Accessibility and planning your visit
All public areas are wheelchair accessible, and elevators are located throughout the building. Courtesy wheelchairs are available free at the admissions desk on a first-come, first-served basis.
Assisted listening devices are available for programs in the Wayne and Miriam Prim Theater. Sign-language interpretation can be arranged with two weeks’ advance notice, and guide dogs are welcome. For accessibility arrangements, call 775.329.3333, extension 100.
FAQs
Where is the Nevada Museum of Art?
It is at 160 West Liberty Street, Reno, Nevada 89501.
Is the museum open on Mondays?
Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday. No. The museum is closed on national holidays.
Can you request a guided tour?
Yes. Visitors can request a tour led by a volunteer docent, who shares insight and history about artwork on view.
Are guide dogs welcome?
Yes, guide dogs are welcome at the museum.