Mark Twain Days Festival - Carson City

05/13/2024

This past weekend the Museum was honored by a proclamation from Sen. Rosen for our participation in the Mark Twain Days Festival - Carson City. There is no way we would be able to do what we do for the community or to fulfill our mission to the citizens of Nevada if not for amazing staff like (on the left) Facilities Manager Albert Depew. Albert (A.J. as his friends call him), is so dedicated to the Museum he is often in after hours, he and his team set up and break down special events, they make sure the grounds and facility are clean and look good. Albert makes sure the Museum is able to be open, and ensures the safety and well being of the guests and staff. Albert, the Museum and your community say Thank You!

05/12/2024

Thank you to everyone for a wonderful 2nd annual Mark Twain Days Festival! We can’t wait see you next year!

05/11/2024

One of the best pieces of Mark Twain history is his home he lived in with his brother during his time here in Carson City. Hop on the neighborhood tour today and tomorrow at 11am! Tickets are $17.

05/09/2024

🎟Tickets! Get your tickets!🎟 The Bow Tie Ball can't be missed! Though the name may be fancy, you don't have to be, adorn yourself in comfort and dance the evening away! Your $50 ticket includes drinks, delectable bites, live music and more!

🎟: https://breweryarts.org/event/2024bowtieball/

The second annual Bow Tie Ball will dazzle your senses with live music, dancing, enthralling performances, drinks, bites, and a museum wide scavenger hunt. Come dressed in your best! No costumes or period apparel required! Entertainment features The Sextones, and multiple other musical performance scattered through out the museum experience.

Purchase a blank planchet and watch as it becomes a Mark Twain Medallion in front of your eyes on the world’s most unique coin press. Coin Press No.1 began minting in 1870 and is only in operation for noteworthy occasions.

Enjoy a unique evening in the Nevada State Museum with us for Mark Twain Days!

05/08/2024

05/07/2024

The Nevada State Museum is home to a few events this weekend! Family-friendly activities, free admission Saturday and of course the Bow Tie Ball Saturday night. They will also be minting the Mark Twain Medallion on Coin Press No. 1 throughout the weekend!

Flip through the 2024 newspaper program for event schedules, literature, and more surprises and delights.

05/05/2024

Thanks, sponsors! Mark Twain Days are back, and better than ever, thanks to your generosity!

Brewery Arts Center
Visit Carson City
Connections Central
Virginia City, NV
Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department
Carson City Arts & Culture
Sierra Arts Foundation
Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
Historic Fourth Ward School Museum & Archives
Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint
Ogres-Holm Pottery
Nashville Social Club, Carson City
St. Mary's Art Center
Sierra Arts Foundation
Virginia & Truckee Railway
Western Nevada College
Nevada State Museum
Nevada Arts Council
Spoken Views Collective
PBS Reno
CC Downtown Business Association
Carson City Nevada Government
Living Stones Carson City
Nevada Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs

05/04/2024

We’re thrilled at the quantity and quality of the literary and art events this year!

Sign up to participate in the Mark Twain Days Literary Workshops for the Mark Twain Days Festival May 10-12.