The Way It Was Museum

The Way It Was Museum

The Way It Was Museum
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4.0 of 5 bubbles224 reviews
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St_Matty
Houston, TX5,781 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
We were not quite sure what to expect when we went in, but we were pleasantly surprised. Entrance was extremely cheap, $5.00. There were so many interesting exhibits there and very informative videos showing you how it used to be in the West, also explaining how the mine worked in Virginia City. Albeit small, it packed a lot in there. Staff were also very friendly.
Written August 22, 2023
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63impala
Stoneham, MA1,632 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
This is one of those dusty old museums but filled with content. Do you want to know how life was back in the 1800's? Well this museum will give you some insight into that. They have many specimens from back in those days to show you what daily life was like in a mining town. It is worth a visit.
Written October 1, 2023
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Sheryl P
Aubrey, TX400 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
This is a small building chock full of artifacts. If I understood correctly, many (most? all?) of the items in this museum belonged to a former resident who wanted his belongings preserved for others' enjoyment and education. That means that the collection is a little bit of a hodgepodge--very eclectic. Nonetheless, it has been curated as well as can be done and the collection provides the visitor with some interesting glimpses into early life in Virginia City. Be sure to save 30-40 min. to view the videos in the back room. They're interesting.
Written August 4, 2021
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Venture01548084338
Aurora, CO1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
Upon entering, the whole place smells of death and farts. There was a teenager sitting on the floor who was crying. I played the slots for a while, and knew they were rigged. After I lost my allotted amount, I went to leave and was yelled at by one of the security people. In the TV commercial everyone is having fun and winning money. the reality is we should be helping people who have gambling addictions.
Written July 6, 2024
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Shannon H
Seattle, WA12 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Family
A lot of things were closed for the season, so this museum was a nice way to get a lot of information about Virginia City in one place. The artifacts were interesting (and some a little weird) and since the actual mining tours were closed, we still felt like we got to see a lot of the important things. If you can actually go down into one of the mines, I’d say you can probably skip this museum, but if you’re there in the off season, it’s a good way to spend an hour.
Written February 20, 2020
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Adam Glowacki
Buffalo, NY26 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
Enjoyed our visit. Didn't look like much from the outside but a lot of cool and interesting things to see inside. Staff was very friendly and happy to answer any of our questions. Well worth the time and small admission cost.
Written January 13, 2020
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Mikefrommentor
Mentor, OH73 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Friends
Visited on recommendation of a local shop owner. Filled with articles from the beginning of Virginia City as a mining town. Explains how mining was done and how it developed. There is a small theater with short movies on various historical topics. Guns, barbed wire, whiskey bottles and mining machines are some of the objects displayed. Check it out.
Written November 1, 2020
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Christine S
South Florida45 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2018 • Family
I have just returned from visiting this museum with my grandsons. As soon as we opened the door we could smell cigarette smoke. We ignored it as best as we could and watched the video which seemed have to the quality of an old VHS tape. What we could see and hear however was informative. We then tried to enjoy the displays but the smell of smoke was too strong. As we were leaving we could see the cigarette burning in an ashtray behind the front desk. Isn't that illegal in Nevada? If not, should be, it spoiled our visit.
Written June 19, 2018
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Dale R
Stateline, NV323 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
There is a lot of really cool and fascinating old stuff in here. Really a first rate collection of things if you are familiar with the local history and/or older mining techniques. The BUT is unless you are familiar it is a total mish mash of indecipherable stuff in no logical order. Very little labeling or explanation of exhibits. That being said is it worth the 4 bucks for adults? Yes. By the way, no restrooms inside.
Written November 25, 2019
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Spartan58
California250 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2018 • Couples
We had not been to Virginia City for more than a decade and found the visit well worth it. This museum is one for those who relish regional history. Be sure to have at least 2 -3 hours to view the exhibits, video, and the gift shop. There are a number of relics to see outside of the museum's interior walls too. The receptionist behind the counter was very helpful and hospitable.
Written September 22, 2018
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