Searchlight Attractions
The small town of Searchlight owes its original existence to a mining claim staked in 1897. From that day on the rich gold and silver veins were mined until they were exhausted in the early 20th Century. Today the town is a friendly relaxed place of about 800 inhabitants. One of the town's main attractions is the Searchlight Historical Museum.
Searchlight Historical Museum
The history of Searchlight is laid out for all to see at the Searchlight Historical Museum. The museum showcases the way that Searchlight came into existence and how its fortunes faded and then recovered over the past 150 plus years. Visitors will learn about the history of mining in Searchlight and its impact on the town's history.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:30 | 13:00 |
