Announcing our Summer Gardening Classes at Springs Preserve! Come and learn from our gardening experts during a series of specialty classes designed for desert climate gardening. Reduced pricing for booking the complete class series!
July: Smart Summer Gardening - Dig into summer gardening! Learn how to grow heat-loving favorites like squash and other summer staples, with expert tips on timing your planting to beat the pests. Come learn how to maximize your summer harvest all season long.
August: Leaf It to Me: Houseplant Basics - This class covers beginner friendly, low-maintenance houseplants, including the best varieties to start with and practical care tips to help them thrive. Create a healthier, more relaxing indoor space with living greenery.
September: Harvesting Seeds - Learn the simple steps to collect and preserve seeds from your own favorite plants. Whether you're a veggie grower or flower lover, learn the tools to turn today's garden into tomorrow's bounty.
THIS TICKET OPTION IS ONLY FOR NEVADA STATE MUSEUM MEMBERS. If you are not an active member of the Nevada State Museum and use this option to reserve a ticket, your reservation will be canceled and forfeited. Springs Preserve Members must reserve their tickets using the Springs Preserve Members option.
Tickets are only valid for selected date. Please ensure you've selected the correct ticket before making your reservation. Use the "Other dates" link above to select a different date.
Reservations for Nevada State Museum Members
- All visitors, including members, must reserve a date-specific ticket online in advance. No walk-up purchases will be permitted.
- Tickets will be made available two weeks in advance.
- Tickets include admission to the Springs Preserve, Nevada State Museum (Friday-Sunday only), access to Outdoor Natural Areas (Botanical Garden and Trails), playground, outdoor animal exhibits, train rides, guided garden tours and pop-up demonstrations. (Tours and demonstrations subject to change. Please confirm daily availability and times onsite.)
- The Springs Preserve is currently open Friday-Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Members get early entry to Outdoor Natural Areas at 8 a.m.) The Nevada State Museum is open Friday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last entry at 3 p.m.
Here’s what to expect for a safe and healthy museum visit:
- If you are fully vaccinated, you are not required to wear a mask or physically distance when in the museum. Please be aware that some members of staff or volunteers may continue to wear masks as a personal preference, as may you decide to do as well.
- No food is allowed in the museum, except bottled water (which is available from our store).
- Touchable surfaces will be sanitized periodically through the day.
- Groups or households no larger than 10 persons can book at this time.
- Please note we will only be taking credit or debit card payment, not cash, in the museum store.
Instructions:
- Please present your Member ID card and reservation for verification and access for your scheduled date.
- You may arrive anytime between the scheduled opening time and the last entry time on your selected day. Once inside the Springs Preserve, you may stay as long as you like, within our operating hours and as conditions allow.
- For help or assistance, please call us at 702-486-5205.
Come learn the basics on how to choose and care for drought-tolerant plants that thrive in arid conditions. Get key advice on selecting native species, efficient watering techniques, and creating water-saving landscapes. Practical tips include soil preparation, sun exposure management, pest control, and mulching to help plants withstand extreme heat and limited rainfall.