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Hours of Operation
Open 8:30a.m to 4:30p.m Thursday - Sunday (Closed Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 25 and Jan 1)
Admission: $5.00 adults, Museum members and children under 18 free.
Due to major budget reductions by the Nevada State Legistlature, the Board of Museums and History increased admission fees effective March 2010 to help support our museum
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Contact Information
The Lost City Museum can be reached at:
Phone: 702-397-2193
Fax: 702-397-8987
Mail: The Lost City Museum P.O Box 807 Overton NV, 89040
Email:
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History and Programs
Established: 1935
The Lost City Museum was built by the National Park Service to exhibit artifacts that were being excavated from Pueblo Grande de Nevada. These Anasazi Indian sites were being threatened by the waters of Lake Mead as it backed up behind the newly built Hoover Dam. Eventually, when the lake was filled to capacity, about five miles of sites had been inundated or undercut by the water.
The Civilian Conservation Corps assisted in the excavation of the sites and the construction of the museum building. The building was constructed of sun-dried adobe brick in a pueblo- revival style. The museum also served as the park headquarters for the Boulder Dam State Park that was established at Lake Mead.
The museum is currently owned and maintained by the State of Nevada as one of its six state museums. Program include ongoing archaeological research on the remaining Lost City sites, school tours and outreach programs, changing exhibits and archival library and collections research capabilities. Special public programs are held throughout the year.
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Artist of The Month August 2010
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“Right Time Right Place”
The Photography of Tom Cunningham
OVERTON, NV- The Lost City Museum is proud to present the photography of artist Thomas Cunningham August 1, Through August 29, 2010.
Cunningham’s photography captures the surprising and unique scenery that surrounds us. The show features photographs of many diverse types of plants and animals as well as geologic and panoramic vistas.
Thomas has had an interest in art from a young age. His Native American heritage and love of nature has led him down many different artistic paths, including a passion for Native American beadwork. Tom has always used photography as a means of capturing beautiful things seen in daily life.
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| Upcoming Events |
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Native American Day
October 23, 2010
9:00am to 3:00pm
This exciting day will feature a variety of entertainment. Native American dance and folk groups will perform throughout the day, demonstrators will be on hand demonstrating different crafts.A pottery class will take place in the morning. There will be a special guest speaker in the afternoon. Delicious food will be available for sale. Come out and enjoy this fun filled and educational event at The Lost City Museum.
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The A-maize-ing Corn Day
September 18, 2010
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