Tonopah Attractions
The town of Tonopah was once called the Queen of Silver Camps. The city was founded in 1900 and is located halfway between Reno and Las Vegas. The city enjoys a high desert climate, as it is located at 2016m / 6020ft. Surrounding the city are small ghost towns that can be explored on foot and in town one of the highlights is the Tonopah Mining Park.
Central Nevada Museum
The citizens of Tonopah are proud of the Central Nevada Museum, and with good reason. This unique museum conducts extensive research and also offers displays related to the local characters that have passed through the surrounding areas. Some of these people include Howard Hughes and lawmen Wyatt and Virgil Earp. The Central Nevada Museum also boasts of a great collection of maps and photos.
Tonopah Central Nevada Museum
1900 Logan Field Road, Box 326
Tonopah, NV 89049-0326
United States
1900 Logan Field Road, Box 326
Tonopah, NV 89049-0326
United States
Phone 1 (775) 482-9676
Fax 1 (775) 482-5423
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Tonopah Mining Park
The Tonopah Mining Park is located in the city of Tonopah, once called the Queen of Silver Camps. The park features a variety of mining equipment and interesting displays but the most exciting part is the Underground Tour. Here visitors walk into the old mine and are able to gaze down a 160m / 500ft tunnel shaft.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Military discount | FREE |
| Child 6 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
