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Wilbur D. May Center Local Museum in Reno, Nevada presenting the life of adventurer, pilot, and rancher Wilbur D. May The Wilbur D.

May Center is a year-round destination for people of all ages! The May Museum showcases the adventurous life of Wilbur May. The permanent collection features artifacts and animals from around the world. See antique fi****ms, American Western art, African tribal masks, Japanese swords, and more! We also feature large-scale annual exhibits and rent out our event space to the community. The May Arboretum and Botanical Garden features thousands of flowers and trees from around the world, along with rock gardens, waterfalls, gazebos, wetlands, and ponds. Keep your eyes open for the many resident squirrels, rabbits, and birds. Self-guided tour maps are available, and horticulturists are around to answer questions! Don't leave without visiting the May Center gift shop, which offers a curated selection of fair-trade import items from around the world; books, kids toys, and more!

10/10/2026
NOW through September 30th in the May Museum Gallery, Renowned Nevada artist Nolan Preece presents an abstract show in t...
09/05/2026

NOW through September 30th in the May Museum Gallery, Renowned Nevada artist Nolan Preece presents an abstract show in the medium of his own created cliche-verre process called chemigrams. Preece paints with chemical reactions; utilizing everything from everyday household products to expired photo paper to achieve incredible art through a blend of photography, printmaking, and painting. Nolan's process is truly one-of-a-kind, so don't miss this one! The show is FREE to view but all pieces will be for sale.

Today only while the cookies last! 👀
08/29/2026

Today only while the cookies last! 👀

THROUGH AUGUST 28th, Photographer Robert Boisson presents an appreciation of the eclectic style of the automobile form a...
08/15/2026

THROUGH AUGUST 28th, Photographer Robert Boisson presents an appreciation of the eclectic style of the automobile form as art. See his macro photography of vintage car toys and models photographed in BEYOND MOBILITY located in the May Museum Gallery.

This show is free to view, but all pieces are for sale! Open during normal business hours Wednesday-Sunday. 🚘

Join Latimer Art Club for a free reception today from 1-3pm in the May Museum Gallery! Enjoy refreshments, talk with the...
07/11/2026

Join Latimer Art Club for a free reception today from 1-3pm in the May Museum Gallery! Enjoy refreshments, talk with the artists, get an passport stamp, and check out our new art show INTO THE WILD 🖼️

NEW in the May Museum! This month we have not one, but TWO art shows! In the May Museum Foyer, visitors can view the wo...
06/06/2026

NEW in the May Museum! This month we have not one, but TWO art shows! In the May Museum Foyer, visitors can view the work of rodeo photographer and Nevada native Louis Basso in his show THE COWBOY AND THE WEST, which includes his 2026 Rodeo Poster!

In the May Museum Gallery, Curator Wes Jahn brings you NEVADA UNBRIDLED, showcasing some of Nevada's most prominent artists such as Hans Meyer-Kassel, Joan Arrizabalaga, and many more. See the corners of Nevada that make it special reflected in amazing works on loan courtesy of the Armuth-Hellwinkel Family Collection.

Both shows are free to view, but the works of Louis Basso are available for sale.

LAST CHANCEWe’ve got some exciting stuff coming next month, but for now it is the final chance to see the show WONDERS ...
05/29/2026

LAST CHANCE

We’ve got some exciting stuff coming next month, but for now it is the final chance to see the show WONDERS IN WATERCOLOR this weekend in the May Museum Gallery! 🖼️

We will be closed this Wednesday to Friday for loadout of our exhibit! Thank you to everyone who came out for TOYTOPIA a...
04/29/2026

We will be closed this Wednesday to Friday for loadout of our exhibit! Thank you to everyone who came out for TOYTOPIA and we will see you this weekend for the opening of Sierra Watercolor Society's new exhibit "WONDERS IN WATERCOLORS" running 5/3 through 6/3 in the May Museum Gallery!

THIS WEEKEND at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, we've got a whole lot going on!Friday-Sunday (Piano Mouth Record Shop P...
04/24/2026

THIS WEEKEND at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, we've got a whole lot going on!

Friday-Sunday (Piano Mouth Record Shop Pop-Up)
Vinyl, cassettes, CD's, and more in the May Museum Gallery during normal business hours.

Friday-Sunday (Toytopia Final Weekend)
It is the last chance to see our traveling exhibit featuring the last 100 years of toys! Open during normal business hours.

Sunday 10-1pm (Farm Day)
Our park rangers, volunteers, and community partners are excited to bring back this FREE family event featuring agricultural programming, activities such as goldpanning and petting zoo, and more! Located in the Nevada Farms and Family Area

Friday-Sunday (Spread the Word Book Drive)
Bins will be available in the May Museum and at Farm Day for anyone who would like to donate a children's book and help give the gift of literacy. 🙂

Check it all out!

Address

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N Sierra Street
Reno, NV
89503

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17757855961

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