Sparks Museum @SparksMuseum
The Sparks Heritage Museum's goal is to preserve the historical and cultural heritage of the Truckee Meadows and Sparks for present and future generations. SparksMuseum.org 814 Victorian Avenue Joined February 2009-
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We are excited to announce the opening of our newest exhibit "You Are Cordially Invited... A Love Affair with Bridal Gowns in Sparks, Nevada." The exhibit will feature 12 wedding dresses from across the decades. We hope to see you on February 24th at 12:30pm at the Sparks Museum!
This radio is from the 1930s and they’ve certainly gotten smaller since! #SparksMuseum #AntiqueRadio
When Governor John Sparks first came to Nevada he raised cattle, buffalo and elk on his ranch, “The Alamo.” The ranch’s water tower became a notable landmark with many artists visiting to paint or photograph it. This painting was created by local Reno artist Dan Schilling.
The Nugget made postcards to advertise shows put on by the numerous talent acts that came through the casino. At the #SparksMuseum we have many of these postcards on display. #SparksNugget #VintagePostcard
In the 1930s, Ovaltine sponsored the Little Orphan Annie radio show. As part of this advertising partnership, children could mail in the paper seals from Ovaltine cans and receive a mug like this one.
The New Haven Clock Company was one of the oldest in the US, operating from 1853 to 1960. This New Haven clock is from the 1940s and had to be wound with a key to keep it ticking. #SparksMuseum #AntiqueClock
Happy Holidays from the #SparksMuseum! We will be closed from Saturday Dec. 23 - Tuesday, Dec. 26 and from Sunday Dec. 31 - Tuesday, Jan. 2 for the holidays. We will return to our regular schedule beginning Wednesday, Jan. 3.
Every year our volunteers decorate the #SparksMuseum for the holidays and their decorations go perfectly with our 19th century red and green, one horse open sleigh!
Thank you to everyone who came out for our craft fair last weekend! We hope to see you next year!
Meet the artisans of the Third Annual #SparksMuseum Holiday Craft Fair! Visit Gordon Dicey, Ajaba Naturals and a variety of other local artists and crafters on Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10 from 10am - 4pm. Admission is free!
Meet more of the artisans of the Third Annual #SparksMuseum Holiday Craft Fair! Visit Truckee Meadows Candle Company, Spoonfest Jewelry and a variety of other local artists and crafters on Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10 at from 10am - 4pm. Admission is free!
Meet the artisans of the Third Annual #SparksMuseum Holiday Craft Fair! Visit Aurabeadworks, Original 36 and a variety of other local artists and crafters on Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10 from 10am - 4pm. Admission is free!
Meet the artisans of the Third Annual #SparksMuseum Holiday Craft Fair! Visit Woodsong Herbs, Rebecca Hess and a variety of other local artists and crafters on Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10 from 10am - 4pm. Admission is free!
We are excited to announce our third annual #SparksMuseum Holiday Craft Fair! The craft fair will take place from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th. Watch our social medias in the coming weeks as we highlight the artisans participating this year!
Join us at the #SparksMuseum tomorrow at 1pm to learn all about Nevada's neon history from Will Durham and how neon signs are painted from Dwight MacHutta!
Happy Native American Heritage Month! Come learn from the Reno Sparks Indian Colony about their own history, art and culture through their exhibit at the #SparksMuseum!
Join us on Saturday, November 4th in the #SparksMuseum Upper Gallery at 2pm for The Legacy Ukulele Ensemble. Tickets are $10. Don't miss this fantastic event!
Join us TODAY at 5:30pm in the Museum's Upper Gallery for our discussion with former Mayor Bruce Breslow!
Popular in the 1940s and 50s, these reverse carved lucite pins were made by Ed and Nettie Dreiling. Their grandson, Dick Dreiling, donated these handmade items to be sold in the #SparksMuseum gift shop with all proceeds benefiting the museum.
Electricity made feeding a family much easier than before. Tools like this Magic Maid electric mixer could mix, juice and cut like our modern food processor, reducing the time and effort it took to prepare a meal. Come see other tools used in a 1930s kitchen at the #SparksMuseum!
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On Saturday (7-22) at 2:00 pm I will be presenting with the great Neal Cobb and Jerry Fenwick at the @SparksMuseum. We will be taking a special look at how Sparks has changed between Now and Then.
Do you have ideas on what to do with the old railroad building in Sparks? Contact the @SparksMuseum at info@SparksMuseum.org and weigh in. Union Pacific says it wants to demolish the building in early 2024.
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Reno News & Review’s Best of Northern Nevada nominations have returned! If you have enjoyed listening to the #SparksMuseum podcast consider nominating us for Best Local Podcast at vote.renonr.com/culture/best-l…. Just be sure to provide at least ten nominations so that your vote counts!
Join us on Zoom or Facebook Live for the next #HighNoon with Neal Cobb! On Thursday, May 18, at noon, Scott Carey, @SparksMuseum Trustee, will present "Sparks Then and Now Revisited." To register for Zoom, visit washoelibrary.org/highnoon.
Kudos to the Nevada Division of Forestry and @SparksMuseum for your fantastic partnership to help promote wildfire awareness & community education with this amazing new exhibit!
This little firefighter (my niece Ella) and I had a great time checking out the new firefighting exhibits at the @SparksMuseum today.
Loki's serious about his job to help protect the Black Rock Desert, and wants you to be too! Come visit him at our Visitor Center on December 14th, for our Artist in Residence Gerlach reception, right after the Gerlach Craft Fair! #blackrockdesert #caturday
Happy Nevada Day to all the Ghouls & Ghost out there!! 👻 No other state I'd ever want to reside in nor desire too! #NevadaProud #SparksProud #HomeMeansNevada
As baseball’s fall classic begins…we found this throwback photo from 1949 showing a “Hi-way” team photo. Enjoy Game 1 of the World Series that starts tonight! @nevadadot
Wonderful jellyfish class at Copper cat studio yesterday. Enjoyed working with some really talented ladies. #dlaurenfinearts #CopperCatStudio #DanaChildsArtist #renoartscene #sparksart #northernnevadaartist @ Copper… instagram.com/p/B3HWy-1BYC8/…
Looking for something to do this Memorial Day Weekend? Join us tomorrow (5/25) at the @SparksMuseum at 2:00 PM for a free lecture about the history of the Truckee River. #OneTruckeeRiver onetruckeeriver.org/event/truckee-…
@ImmunizeNV @hschlent @cityofsparks @KristopherDahir @CharleneBybee Ooops!! I have it on my calendar for Thursday but I mixed up my days yesterday. I'll be there Thursday and looking forward to checking them out at the @SparksMuseum!
I'll see everyone this evening at the @SparksMuseum!! #SparkProud
Join us as well celebrate the artists behind our #PaddlesandPalettes exhibit this Thursday, 7/18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sparks Museum & Cultural Center. Stop by for light refreshments and see some amazing creations!
Happy Fathers Day to you Pops! You are the definition of what it means to be a good father and role model in my life. I wouldn't be where I'm at in life if it wasn't for you pushing me to be the best I can be! If your Father is still around be sure to not just call him or post
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