SECOND SATURDAY
On the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m., children
ages 3-10 meet in the museum theater for a short introduction
and video before beginning a craft or project designed by our
education coordinator. The Second Saturday programs
generally deal with something pertaining to the city of Elko or
an upcoming national holiday. History, science, art, and culture
are major themes behind the activities.
FREE TO PUBLIC. Please contact our education coordinator
for information about the next Second Saturay event.
775.738.3418 ext. 106
We strive to serve as a foremost resource center for local schools
and community members. Schools from all over the county
enjoy free admission with programs built to enhance the
museum experience for children. For more information, please
contact our education coordinator at
education@museumelko.org
SCHOOL RESOURCES
List of programs currently available for school field trips:
•
American Indian baskets
•
American mastodon and fossils
•
Pioneer life
•
Pony Express
•
Gold Fever: Sponsored by Nevada Gold Mines and hosted
by the Northeastern Nevada Museum, this program allows
all fourth grade students in Elko County to learn about
mining in a hands on environment. Occurs once a year.
EDUCATION
NOTE TO EDUCATORS: All field trips to the Museum must be scheduled at least three weeks in advance. As many field trips
are scheduled in the month of May, we ask all teachers to plan their end of the school year field trips accordingly. Please have one adult
chaperone for every six children.
EDUCATION
We strive to serve as a foremost resource center for
local schools and community members. Schools
from all over the county enjoy free admission with
programs built to enhance the museum experience
for children. For more information, please contact
our education coordinator at
education@museumelko.org
SC
HOOL RESOURCES
List of programs currently available for school field
trips:
•
American Indian baskets
•
American mastodon and fossils
•
Pioneer life
•
Pony Express
•
Gold Fever: Sponsored by Nevada Gold Mines
and hosted by the Northeastern Nevada
Museum, this program allows all fourth grade
students in Elko County to learn about mining in
a hands on environment. Occurs once a year.
EDUCATION
NOTE TO EDUCATORS: All field trips to the
Museum must be scheduled at least three weeks in advance. As
many field trips are scheduled in the month of May, we ask all
teachers to plan their end of the school year field trips
accordingly. Please have one adult chaperone for every six
children.
SECOND SATURDAY
On the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m.,
children ages 3-10 meet in the museum theater for a
short introduction and video before beginning a craft
or project designed by our education coordinator.
The Second Saturday programs generally deal with
something pertaining to the city of Elko or an
upcoming national holiday. History, science, art, and
culture are major themes behind the activities.
FREE TO PUBLIC. Please contact our education
coordinator for information about the next Second
Saturay event. 775.738.3418 ext. 106
