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The Way It Was Museum

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Open today at 10:30-16:30
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113 C St, Virginia City, NV 89440, United StatesMap
Phone+1 775-847-0766
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  • Leila C
    Leila C
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    Compact museum packed full with artifacts from the Old Times....

    Artifacts, tools, photos, minerals, diagrams of the Comstock mines, and 3 short videos to watch. You could spend 30min or more than an hour in here.

    Reviewed on Jan 1, 2024
  • 63impala
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    Dusty old museum filled with content!

    This is one of those dusty old museums but filled with content. Do you want to know how life was back in the 1800's? Well this museum will give you some insight into that. They have many specimens fro...

    Reviewed on Oct 1, 2023
  • St_matty
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    Very interesting place to visit

    We were not quite sure what to expect when we went in, but we were pleasantly surprised. Entrance was extremely cheap, $5.00. There were so many interesting exhibits there and very informative videos ...

    Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023
  • stephentm2022
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    Fun Museum

    This is a great introduction to the historic Virginia City. Make this your starting point and you will be a head of the game! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

    Reviewed on Oct 25, 2022
  • William O
    William O
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    Good overview of what the town was about in the past

    Good overview, lots of things to see, not all labeled well, but it gives you an idea of mines and great model of all the mines and shafts under the city.

    Reviewed on Oct 10, 2022
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