SPARKS HERITAGE MUSEUM

Originally 814 "B" Street was the first Washoe County Sparks Branch Library. It was built in 1931 and designed by Fredrick DeLongchamps.

Currently 814 Victorian Avenue is home to the Sparks Heritage Foundation and Museum, Inc.  The museum was founded by volunteers in 1985.

A fun filled learning adventure, focused on the  culture and history of Sparks and the Truckee Meadows, awaits you at the Sparks Heritage Museum.  Designed with the whole family in mind several interactive and lifelike displays compliment the collections. The diverse artifacts range from arrowheads, quilts, and antique furniture to mining tools, railroad items, and casino paraphernalia.   Over 6,000 vintage photographs are currently being digitized and copies are available for sale. The research library is growing and contains collections of family memoirs, oral histories and local area reference materials.

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday - Friday 11am to 4pm
Saturday 1 pm to 4 pm

Closed Sunday and Monday

Location:

814 Victorian Avenue

Sparks, Nevada 89431

Located just north of Interstate 80 on the corner of Pyramid Way and Victorian Avenue.
Cost:

Adult admissions: $3
Children (under 12 years): Free

Your donations are tax deductible.

Phone: (775) 355 1144

Fax:       (775) 355 6788

Email:    info@sparksmuseum.org

Guided Tours

Saturdays 1:30 pm

Group and subject specific tours on request.

 Volunteers & Membership

Individual Memberships start at $25 per year

Lifetime Membership $1000

Volunteers are the heart of our organization.  We encourage you participate.

COLLECTIONS & EXHIBITS

The Museum is laid out to tell the story of Sparks from past to present. The  story begins with an exhibit of petrogliph photographs, then a mining exhibit and ranching display.  In a "tunnel" the creation of Sparks when an entire town was picked up and moved is depicted in photographs.  There is subsequently a significant railroad exhibit and a Chinese display. The Lifestyles Exhibit depicts early Sparks with antique living room scene, a kitchen scene, a wash room, barber shop, post office and general store.  The Transportation  Exhibit depicts various modes of transportation and includes a doctor's carriage dating to 1904.  Artifacts from an early Casino, historical sporting events and children's toys are also on display.  A tribute to local military presently serving and a civic display ends the story.  The Changing Gallery features diverse alternating exhibits.

    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 Feb. 15—April 15 — MILITARY EXHIBIT—  A distinctive collection of weapons, uniforms and commemorative items dating from the 1880’s to present.  This special exhibit enhances our continuing Tribute to Locals Serving on Active Duty.  For the duration of the Military Exhibit VETERANS are offered FREE ADMISSION.

March 15—April 15—THE WOMEN OF SPARKS—In honor of Women’s History Month, this display focuses on a few great Sparks women. 

  April 22—June 28—NATIVE AMERICAN EXHIBIT— Rare and unusual Indian artifacts on loan from the Ferrell Ross Collection.  

www.SparksMuseum.org:

Questions: sparksmuseum@gbis.org

Tel: (775) 355 1144

We look forward to seeing you at the museum!

Sparks Heritage Foundation & Museum, Inc.