On the recordJune 7, 2010
I rise today to congratulate the Northeastern Nevada Historical Society Museum on their acceptance to the American Association of Museums' Museum Assessment Program. The Northeastern Nevada Historical Society has been serving Nevada for 54 years, preserving its history and educating communities. Through participation in the Museum Assessment Program, MAP, the museum will undertake extensive improvement projects for the benefit of the entire community. The Northeastern Nevada Historical Society Museum, located in Elko, is the only museum in Elko County and the largest museum in northeastern Nevada. The museum houses two history galleries, three art galleries, archives, a theatre, a gift shop, and an extensive library collection. The exhibits range from 'Murray' the mastodon, a set of 2-million-year-old mastodon bones discovered in northern Nevada, to modern abstract paintings. Every year 18,000 people from all parts of the country visit the museum. Children from five counties make field trips here to learn about Nevada, wildlife, and history. The museum also runs educational programming and hosts community events, making it one of northern Nevada's most treasured establishments.





