Wilbur D. May Museum

Museum Reno, Nevada, United States
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What to expect

The Wilbur D. May Museum is a great place for families to explore, showcasing the life and legacy of Wilbur D. May, a renowned adventurer, world traveler, rancher, artist, pilot, businessman, and philanthropist. The museum features a vast collection of artifacts from over 40 trips around the globe, including antique firearms, European glasswork, African tribal masks, Polynesian carvings, Chinese pottery, taxidermy, and Western ranching artifacts. The museum also hosts large traveling exhibitions, art shows, special programs, and events. The adjacent Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a peaceful place to stroll, with over 4,000 plant species and beautiful garden layouts. The museum and gardens offer a unique and educational experience for visitors of all ages

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum and saw Wilbur D. May’s private collection containing thousands of unique and exotic objects

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the kid’s storytime program and the teens group that conducts experiments ✨