Spring Creek Mastodon

Bones from a 2 million-year-old American mastodon were discovered in nearby Spring Creek, Nevada in 1994 by a construction company digging a trench. The excavation and study of the fossilized remains resulted in a permanent exhibit at the Museum built and donated by the Weigand Foundation.

Today, Murray the Mastodon as he is endearing known to the Museum staff, is the source of many field trips to the Museum!

Halleck Bar

Such a popular exhibit, the Museum has named an entire art gallery after this historical relic. The Halleck Bar is an antique bar and back-bar that has been on display at the Northeastern Nevada Museum since 1970. It was first installed in a “social establishment” in near by Halleck, Nevada in 1916. When the bar closed in 1970, the building and all of its contents were abandoned. Two Halleck ranchers, Art & Norm Glaser, who had patronized the bar... a couple of times, along with Charles “Chach” Evans, restored the bar and donated it to the Museum to be on permanent display.

The donors of the bar gave it to the Museum with one stipulation, each year there is to be a celebration commemorating the bar and good times gone by. At that moment “The Halleck Bar Party” was born. Each year in March, Beefeater Gin, which was a favorite of the Glasers, is served over the bar to a large crowd of supporters of the Museum. It has become one of the social events of the year in Elko County and is a wonderful opportunity for the members of the Northeastern Nevada Historical Society

 

History and Geology

The History and Geology galleries at the Northeastern Nevada Museum feature an extensive antique firearms collection, the original press of the local newspaper, the Elko Daily Free Press, GS Garcia saddles, and countless historical artifacts including clothing, furniture, machines, dishes, kitchenware, war memorabilia, and much more. There is a chronological exhibit of Nevada’s history. Also featured are cultural artifacts including Native American and Basque heritage. Major Elko County industries such as ranching, mining, gaming and railroads are highlighted. Geology and natural history of the area are also on exhibit.

Recent historical exhibits have been added to the gallery such as the Jarbidge Shovel Brigade in 2000. Project Lifesaver was a historical event that resulted in the moving of the Central Pacific Railroad out of town to a safer location. Bing Crosby lived part of the time on his ranch north of Elko. He was so loved by the local citizens that they named him Elko’s honorary mayor, a title which he cherished until his death. Several artifacts including his Levi tuxedo are on exhibit.

Current Art Exhibits

HALLECK BAR GALLERY:

Shannon Lawlor A native of Canada, Shannon resides in the province of Alberta where traditional bridle horse culture is strong. Formative years embraced this culture leading to her expertise as an acknowledged horsewoman. As an artist, she developed discipline and ability to capture infinite moments of ranching experiences in depth and detail in her brush strokes. She is skilled in the saddle and at the easel.   Exhibiting in the Halleck Bar Gallery November 2, 2011 to February 8, 2012

HALLECK BAR GALLERY:

Great Basin Gear Show Exhibiting in the Halleck Bar Gallery January 11, 2012 to February 8, 2012

 

RED & MARY ELLIS GALLERY & BARRICK GALLERY:

Will James - Museum Collection Our prized collection of Will James art and first edition signed books will be on display in the Barrick and Red & Mary Ellis galleries. This will be exhibited in conjunction with the Will James Society Annual Convention which will be in Elko this year, most of their meetings will be at the Northeastern Nevada Museum. Exhibiting in the Red & Mary Ellis Gallery On Permanent Display

 

 

Coming Art Exhibits

 

St. Mary's Art Center - Dusty' Roads - February 8, 2012 to May 1, 2012 Bob Ithuralde - May 3, 2012 to August 6, 2012 Elko County Art Club - February 2012 to April 2012 Elko County School District - April 2012 to May 2012

 

 

Past Art Exhibits

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2011

Nevada Arts Council - What Continues the Dream - August 10, 2011 to November 1, 2011

Stefan Hagen - Diptychs and Triptychs - May 3, 2011 to August 10, 2011

Sarah Sweetwater - Images of Ghana - May 8, 2011 to August 9, 2011

Elko County School District - Annual Show - April 19 to May 13, 2011

Elko County Art Club - Annual Show- February 1 to May 3, 2011

Eat Well, Play Well - A traveling nutrition and exercise exhibition - February 5 to May 8, 2011

Great Basin Gear Show - National Cowboy Poetry Gathering- January 11, 2011 - February 5, 2011

2010

Micqaela Jones Crouch - Contemporary Indian Art - October 26, 2010 - February 11, 2011

David R. Stoecklein - Cowboys - November 30, 2010 - February 1, 2011

Larry Bute - Tribute to Will James - September 1 - December 7, 2010

Great Basin Exteriors - Nevada Arts Council - September 1, 2010 - October 27, 2010

4womenArt - 4 Squared with a Touch of Red - May 11 -September 1, 2010

Pam Brekas - Abstract Nevada - June 22, 2010 - August 24, 2010

Deon & Trish Reynolds - Places and Spaces of the West -April 22, 2010 - June 22, 2010

Elko County Art Club - Annual Art Show -February 2, 2010 - April 27, 2010

Michael Granger - Photography -February 9, 2010 - May 4, 2010

Elko County School District - Annual Show -April 20, 2010 - May 18, 2010

2009

Great Basin Gear Show -January 12, 2010 - February 9, 2010

4th Annual Art Of The West -December 1, 2009 - January 31, 2010 - Cowboy Crackers of Central Florida

Mark Hayward -October 20, 2009 - January 12, 2010

Great Basin Photo Contest -October 20, 2009 - January 5, 2010

Jarbidge Arts Council -September 17 - December 1, 2009

Ellen Sargent - August 8 - October 20, 2009

Four Women Art - Nevada - May 26 - September 15, 2009

Clint Whitmore - May 20 - September 15, 2009

 Amy Nack & Earl Swope – June 5 - August 8, 2009

The Lost Mural of Ellis Island – April 23 - June 5, 2009

Elko County School District – April 21 - May 26, 2009

Elko County Art Club – February 3 - April 21, 2009      

Joan Giannecchini – January 6 - April 7, 2009 Celestials      

Carmen Bubar – February 10 - April 21, 2009 Fiber Art      

Great Basin Gear Show – January 6 - February 10, 2009 Art of the West
      Sponsored by Elko Convention Center & JM Capriolas

2008

Paul Homsey  Paul Homsey – January 2 – April 3, 2008 Art of the West

Lisa Higgins - February 26 – May 29, 2008 Photographs

Janice Powell Shed  Janice Powell Shed – April 1, - July 1, 2008 Nevada Watercolors

Jonas Dovydenas  Jonas Dovydenas – May 20 – August 19, 2008 War & Peace in Afghanistan

Jean Hart - September 30, 2008 - December 30, 2008 Kaleidoscope of Colors

2007

Nolan Preece  Nolan Preece – January 2 – April 1, 2007 Nevada Black & Whites

Embroiders Guild of America  Embroiders Guild of America - April 3 – May 31, 2007 Through the Needles Eye

Randy Squires – May 1 – August 7, 2007 Mining Heritage

Paul Stimac  Paul Stimac – June 1 – August 28, 2007 Nevada Photographs

Cynthia & Bruce Delaney  Cynthia & Bruce Delaney – August 21 – November 6, 2007 Wild Africa - Brother/sister photography team

Marti Hubbell  Marti Hubbell – November 6 – February 3, 2008 Art of the West

Susan Zerga  Susan Zerga - November 6 – February 3, 2008 Art of the West

Kelly Donovan  Kelly Donovan - November 6 – February 3, 2008 Art of the West

2006

Pete Bradley  Pete Bradley - March 7 – June 7, 2006 For the Love of A Woman

Andy Gaily  Andy Gialy – March 7 – July 5, 2006 Sand

Daniel Cheek  Daniel Cheek - May 12 – August 1, 2006 Built Nevada

Linda Dufferena  Linda Dufferena – June 7 – August 29, 2006 Basque Photos from Spain

Riva Grant  Riva Grant - July 5 – November 1, 2006

Richard Menzies  Richard Menzies – August 16 – October 12, 2006 Passing Through

Catherine Wines  Catherine Wines – September 5 – December 1, 2006 Elko County Then & Now

Jeff Wolf  Jeff Wolf – November 21, 2006 – February 5, 2007 Art of the West

Con Haffmans  Con Haffmans - November 21, 2006 – February 5, 2007 Art of the West

Harriet Allison  Harriet Allison – November 21, 2006 – February 5, 2007 Art of the West

Dyrk Godby  Dyrk Godby - November 21, 2006 – February 5, 2007 Art of the West

Jack Peters  Jack Peters - November 21, 2006 – February 5, 2007 Art of the West

Kenny Walton  Kenny Walton - November 21, 2006 – February 5, 2007 Art of the West

Danny Sullivan - November 21, 2006 – February 5, 2007 Glass Jewelry

2005

Koni Fujiwara  Koni Fujiwara – September 19 – November 19, 2005 Paintings & Illustrations 

Micqaela Jones Crouch  Micqaela Jones Crouch – October 1 – January 1, 2006 Native Paintings Art

Larry Butte Larry Butte – November 22 – March 7, 2006 Western Art

Amy Hartell & Larry Turner  Amy Hartell & Larry Turner - December 20 – March 7, 2006 Polaroid Photos

2004

Adam Jahiel November 8, 2004 – March 7, 2005 The Last Cowboy

Wanamaker Wildlife Exhibit

Added to the museum in 1999, the Wanamaker Wildlife Wing contains Nevada’s largest collection of wild animals from around the world. A majority of the collection which was donated by Jack and Francis Wanamaker is exhibited in a natural setting. Approximately 300 animals are on exhibit. This exhibit includes Nevada Mountain which is covered with animals all native to Nevada and the Great Basin. There are also animals from Africa, the Arctic, Australia, Asia, and all over North America. The Wanamaker collection is a source of pride for the community and many people’s only chance to see some very interesting creatures.