2019 Second Thursday Talks: Erwin “Cannonball” Baker
Erwin “Cannonball” Baker, Thurs., Dec. 12. Record-setting motorcycle racing pioneer. Presented by Museum Volunteer George Canavan
2019 Second Thursday Talks: The Evolution of Gasoline Quality
The Evolution of Gasoline Quality. Thurs., Nov. 14. Presented by Museum Docent Chair Rod Smith. Rod Smith heads the docent program at the National Automobile Museum and is retired from Chevron after 34 years in refinery and pipeline management. He served as Operations and Maintenance Manager of the Caspian Pipeline
National Automobile Museum Celebrates 30 years in Reno with Free Admission and a Flashback to the past.
Power up your DeLorean… recharge your flux capacitor… and get ready to experience Back to the Future just like Marty McFly! The Museum will take guests on a journey back in time during their 30th Anniversary celebration with free admission for the community, a 1980’s themed flashback costume party with
2019 Raffle Car
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM RAFFLES OFF CORVETTE FOR 2019 FUNDRAISER Annually, the nonprofit National Automobile Museum raffles off a car donated by a generous supporter as a fundraising effort. In November 2019, one winner will take home a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 2-Door Hatchback, in addition to helping support the National
2019 Second Thursday Talks: Billy Durant
Billy Durant. Thurs., Oct. 10. The colorful genius who created General Motors. Presented by automotive historian William N. Cathey, Ph.D. William N. Cathey retired in 2012 as Vice Provost and physics professor at the University of Nevada, Reno. His career at UNR began in 1967.
Precious Metal Volume 36 No.2 July 2019
This year is quickly passing. We completed our midyear assessment of staff development plans and 2019 goals, as well as outcomes that have had a significant, positive impact on the Museum. That prompted a series of thank you letters to businesses and organizations that have supported our efforts with important
Second Thursday Talk – Automobile Oddities
The National Automobile Museum's topic for this Second Thursday Talk will feature a presentation on Automobile Oddities. A lighthearted look at automobile and accessory oddities.
2019 Second Thursday Talks: The Lincoln Highway
The Lincoln Highway. Thurs., Aug. 8, The road trip that created the Interstate Highways. Presented by historian Jim Bonar. Jim Bonar is a former high school teacher, who finished his career as a math teacher at Sparks High School. His retirement interests include the preservation of historical trails, roads, American
