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The 5 Best History Museums in Ski Lake Tahoe, Ski Lake Tahoe
Discover the best top things to do in Ski Lake Tahoe, Ski Lake Tahoe including Tallac Historic Site, Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum, Lake Mansion, Nevada Historical Society, The W. M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum.
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1. Tallac Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 573 reviews
A Historic Site made up of 3 Estates built between 1894 and 1930. Each Estate has something different and exciting for visitors to do and see! Learn the amazing history of this area in the free museum, then stroll through the former summer homes and gardens of four wealthy gilded-age families. Guided, self-guided, and private tours are available.
Reviewed By Allfunallthetime - Twin Falls, United States
My wife and i used to live in this area so we always like to bring newbies here for some exploring. Parking is easy to find, right off 89. Typically the lot is packed in the summer but not so much in the fall. A short, flat walk towards the beach will get you to the old "estates" which are fun to photograph and peruse. I've never taken the tour not have I ever been inside any of them, but it is doable. Depending on water level, the beach could be very small or nicely large. It is always beautiful though. This part will take you about an hour at most. One thing we like to do is hike from the parking lot towards 89, cross the highway, and head towards Fallen Leaf Lake. The trail starts at 89 where Taylor Creek crosses under. There is a road sign for a Sno-Park where the trail starts. Stay on the dirt road to the right, about a half mile of walking will take you to a small parking area. At this point, go through the cutout in the fence and you are on your way to the lake. The trail pretty much stays next to Taylor Creek most of the way. It is fairly flat and easy to navigate. On this trip we did see a mother bear with her Cubs, so be advised. Great family hike. About 30 minutes at most from Tallac Historical.
2. Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 595 reviews
This museum documents the fascinating and tragic history of the Donner Party's journey to the west coast.
Reviewed By librarianlorraine - Riverside, United States
First, avoid the $10 parking lot charge by parking along the street if you can. The museum is well worth a stop, as it gives a good overview of what the emigrants faced on their trip west. There is a 26-minute film, and there are well maintained walking trails.
3. Lake Mansion
4. Nevada Historical Society
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
The Nevada Historical Society's mission is to collect, display, research and educate and preserve the history pertaining to the state of Nevada, the Great Basin, Lake Tahoe, Northern California and the West. The Nevada Historical Society is home to the state's oldest museum. It was founded in 1904 with the purpose of collecting, preserving, and interpreting Nevada's heritage. Because the Society has been collecting for such a long time, the objects on display and the research collections represent exceptional historic resources. The Shepperson Gallery covers the range of life in Nevada and the great Basin from prehistoric native American inhabitants to the modern growth of Reno and Las Vegas. The Janice Pine Reno History Gallery covers the story about Reno's development from past to present. The Changing Hallway Gallery and Event Space present ongoing series of temporary and traveling exhibitions dealing with Nevada and the West.
5. The W. M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
The geology and mining museum on campus since 1908. Located in the Mackay school of mines the Keck museum features minerals, mining artifacts, fossils, and many other interesting and unique objects of Nevada's geologic and cultural past.
Reviewed By Abbot71 - Reno, United States
I brought my 8 year old granddaughter here on a quiet weekday and we spent almost 2 hours exploring! With no one else there, we felt it was "our place" as we enjoyed the beautiful displays on 3 levels, including the "secret basement" gems! She especially enjoyed seeing the birthstones for each month. We also enjoyed opening all of the easy to slide drawers downstairs to discover fun documents. A totally cool place if you have curious intellectually curious kids or are a geek yourself. A bonus was a random guest appearance by head of the museum who was obviously amused to see us enjoying ourselves and was eager to answer questions my granddaughter posed to her. Can't wait to bring her older sisters next time!
