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If you think you are the kind of person that might like a Mineral Mining & Engineering Museum, then you should go here. Everything a good museum should be with lots of physical artifacts rather than just placards. I especially liked the 3d model of the West End mine - something you need to see in person. Also a giant ingot of blister copper that you can touch and (try to) pick up. And a 10 foot tall giant topo map of Nevada (with place names frozen in time 100 years ago). You can't get this stuff from a book or Wikipedia article. It is also a beautiful space, and completely empty when I went.

Josh Levine
50

If you're into local Nevada geology and general history, and you have some spare time in your hands, this museum is definitely worth a visit. However, it's damned hard to find. You're best bet is to look for the statue at the end of the quad; the building you're looking for is directly behind the statue. The pictures included in this review show the building and the plaque on the outside of the building next to the front doors.

Vincent Sabio
50

Fantastic little museum packed to the gills with specimens: minerals, ores, fossils, and historic mining equipment. It was a 'must see' for a rock hound like me. Google Maps directions will NOT take you to the right location. Park in the visitors' parking lot of the UNR campus and take a quick walk across the quad to the earth science building.

Yvette Skinner
30

Phenomenal Museum to see extraordinary rocks, minerals, gold & silver ore, Comstock Load Rare Tiffany Silver, and more. We really loved it here and highly recommend!

Greg Arbutine
00

Super cool, all kinds of minerals from all over the world, plus the Mackay family silver collection! Free admission on the University of Nevada campus, Reno

Damon Lesjack
20

Great rocks, and well laid out. Our car broke down in Reno and we spent the afternoon here. It was a great find in what was an otherwise crummy day.

Carol Dunn
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Mackay Mines, 1664 North Virginia Street, 057 Mail Stop 0168, Reno, NV 89557

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