Wilbur D. May Museum - Reno, NV
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
N 39° 32.759 W 119° 49.538
11S E 257196 N 4381181
The Wilbur D. May Museum presents an incredible collection of rare and exotic artifacts accumulated during a lifetime of world travel, by Nevada rancher and philanthropist Wilbur D. May.
Waymark Code: WMFA11
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Thorny1
Views: 5

The museum's collection stems from over 40 trips made around the world by Wilbur D. May. Items included are T'ang Dynasty pottery, African masks, statues, and artwork, Inuit scrimshaws, Egyptian scarab figures, Greek icons, wildlife dioramas and a shrunken head from South America. There is also a replica of rooms from Wilbur's Double Diamond Ranch in South Reno. The museum is located within Rancho San Rafael Regional Park.

The museum is open year-round and offers many special exhibits and is home to several feature exhibits throughout the year.

Days and Hours of Operation:
Summer hours Wed-Sat: 10AM - 4PM Sun: Noon - 4PM


Address:
1595 North Sierra
Reno, Nevada USA
89503


Related Website: [Web Link]

Price of Admission: 5.00 (listed in local currency)

What is in the collection:
rare and exotic artifacts accumulated during a lifetime of world travel by Nevada rancher and philanthropist Wilbur D. May.


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