Nevada State Museums

Tomorrow is a big day! This amazing exhibit opens with a talk with Curtaor Josef Diaz. These images capture the time when Las Vegas morphed from a mining area to an entertainment capital. Our should come out.

Join us for a special presentation by Ann Rothstein-Segan, daughter of celebrated American photographer Arthur Rothstein, as we open our new exhibit, "The New Deal in the New West: On the Road in Nevada with Arthur Rothstein."

In this engaging talk, Rothstein-Segan and her husband, Brodie Hefner, will trace her father’s remarkable 50-year career—from his groundbreaking early work with President Roosevelt’s New Deal agencies to his influential contributions in photojournalism.

In 1940, Rothstein’s lens captured the landscapes, attractions, and western heritage that would soon draw millions of visitors and residents to Nevada. More than 80 years later, his daughter offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at his Nevada assignment, revealing how New Deal investments helped spark decades of rapid growth in the region. Blending personal insights with historical context, this program offers a rare opportunity to explore the legacy of one of America’s most important documentary photographers and get a glimpse at the moment Las Vegas began transforming into the city we know today.

Saturday September 27 at 2:00 PM. Special Events Room at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas.

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Come see us in Ely.

Let award-winning historian, Sean Pitts, guide you through the East Ely Railroad Depot Museum. 🚂 🏛️ Visit the upstairs of the Depot today!

Meet the team in Boulder Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City!

Today we introduce you to our Administrative Assistant, Tiane Marie.

Tiane is a Nevada native and holds dual masters in History and Marketing with a focus on Education. Tiane is committed to sharing history through storytelling and has devoted her career to preserving memory, elevating community heritage, and fostering connections to the power of historical narratives. Tiane has authored two books on the history of Boulder City, and worked in museums throughout southern Nevada before joining us in 2024. Tiane enjoys reading, hiking, and exploring with her daughter in her free time.