What's all the construction about?
The Nevada State Museum is building a central concourse connecting the main building and north building. The project will continue through the end of 2008. Throughout construction, the museum will remain open and offer an active calendar of education programs, exhibits, and research services. The exhibit Under One Sky: Nevada's Native American Heritage will close for regular viewing.
Museum director, Jim Barmore states, "The structure will create an eye-catching centerpiece, enhancing the museum as a showcase for Nevada and Carson City." The concourse will unify the museum complex by linking buildings and creating a central admissions area. The glass and steel structure, designed by Oxoby Architecture of Garderville, will resemble a mine head frame at one end, complete with rotating pulley at the top. Visitors will enjoy an elevator, more exhibit space, larger museum store, and a new entrance to the underground mine exhibit. The concourse will significantly improve access for disabled visitors. Reyman Brothers Construction of Sparks serves as general contractor. The project is under the direction of the of the Nevada State Public Works Board.
