W M Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum, Reno

#55 among attractions in Reno

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W M Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum (address: 1664 N. Virginia Street, Mackay School of Mines) is a place located in Reno (Nevada state) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 4619 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 39°32'47"N latitude and 119°49'16"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. W M Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Reno Downtown (bus, 29 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Nevada Historical Society (museum, 2 min walk), Fleischmann Planetarium (museum, 3 min walk), Lawlor Events Center (sport venue, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 39°32'47"N, 119°49'16"W

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1664 N. Virginia Street, Mackay School of MinesUniversity of NevadaReno United States

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W M Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Bowling Stadium, Reno Events Center, Reno Aces, Mackay Stadium.

1.2 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Bowling alley
National Bowling Stadium, Reno
32 min walk • The National Bowling Stadium is a 363,000-square-foot ten-pin bowling stadium in Reno, Nevada. The stadium is recognizable for an 80 feet aluminum geodesic dome in its facade, built to resemble a large bowling ball.
1.2 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Reno Events Center, Reno
31 min walk • The Reno Events Center is a 7,000-seat multi-purpose arena, located in downtown Reno, Nevada, that was constructed in January 2005.
1.4 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Reno Aces, Reno
36 min walk • Greater Nevada Field is a Minor League Baseball venue in the Western United States, located in Reno, Nevada. Opened on April 17, 2009, it is the home of the Triple-A Reno Aces of the Pacific Coast League.
~1130 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Mackay Stadium, Reno
6 min walk • Mackay Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium in Reno, Nevada on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno. It is the university's venue for football and women's soccer for the Nevada Wolf Pack of the Mountain West Conference.
1.1 miS
Gambling, Nightlife, Hotel casino
Circus Circus Reno, Reno
28 min walk • Circus Circus Reno is a hotel and casino located in Downtown Reno, Nevada. It anchors a network of connected hotel-casinos in the downtown Reno core that includes Silver Legacy Reno and Eldorado Reno and are owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment.
1.2 miS
Gambling, Nightlife, Hotel casino
Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno
32 min walk • Eldorado Resort Casino is a hotel and casino located in Downtown Reno, Nevada. It anchors a network of connected hotel-casinos in the downtown Reno core that included Circus Circus Reno and Silver Legacy Reno and are owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment.
1.2 miS
Gambling, Nightlife, Hotel casino
Silver Legacy, Reno
30 min walk • Silver Legacy Resort & Casino is a hotel and casino located in Downtown Reno, Nevada. It anchors a network of connected hotel-casinos in the downtown Reno core that included Circus Circus Reno and Eldorado Reno and are owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment.
~1520 ftE
Universities and schools
University of Nevada, Reno
8 min walk • The University of Nevada, Reno is a public land-grant research university in Reno, Nevada. It is the state's flagship public university and primary land grant institution. It was founded on October 12, 1874, in Elko, Nevada.
~1130 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Garden
Wilbur D. May Center, Reno
6 min walk • The Wilbur D. May Center is an attraction located in Rancho San Rafael Regional Park at 1595 North Sierra, Reno, Nevada. The facility comprises the Wilbur D. May Museum and the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Previously, it also included the Great Basin Adventure, a children's park.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Reno
16 min walk • The Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering is a specialized school within the University of Nevada, Reno. It is named after John Mackay, father of Clarence Mackay.
~600 ftE
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
Fleischmann Planetarium, Reno
3 min walk • The Fleischmann Atmospherium Planetarium was built in 1963 on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. It was the first planetarium in the United States to feature a 360-degree projector capable of providing horizon-to-horizon images and through time-lapse photography showing an entire day's weather in a few minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to W M Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum?

Nearby attractions include Nevada Historical Society, Reno (2 min walk), Fleischmann Planetarium, Reno (3 min walk), Wilbur D. May Center, Reno (6 min walk), University of Nevada, Reno (6 min walk).

How to get to W M Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to W M Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum:

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Reno Downtown • Lines: 2064 (29 min walk)
Bay X • Lines: Regional Connector (32 min walk)