CARSON CITY, NV – Take a stroll through Nevada history while shopping for that perfect gift at the Nevada State Museum’s Christmas Past & Presents Holiday Artisan Fair, Dec. 12-14, 2025.
More than a dozen artisans from the Reno-Tahoe region will be set up in the Dema Guinn Concourse showing off their unique, locally made goods sure to put smiles on the faces of even the hardest-to-please person on your Christmas list.
“There is no more thoughtful gift than something made with a lot of love,” said Nevada State Museum Store Manager Cayce Weislow. “These artisans love what they make and it shows in their craftsmanship.”
The experience begins Friday evening, December 12 from 5-8 p.m. Besides fabulous artisan goods to browse, visitors can also enjoy scrumptious comfort food from the CandyBurger food truck.
The holiday magic continues Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Victorian-era Santa Claus inside the Museum and CandyBurger outside! Visit and take selfies with Father Christmas while browsing the aisles of artisan wares.
Shopping wraps up on Sunday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission each day is $10 per adult and free for members and children 17 and under. The cost includes access to all Museum galleries.
Enjoy a special Buy One, Get One Half Off promotion within the Museum Store all weekend long to sweeten the shopping experience. Toys 4 Tots will also have a donation bin on site, entitling shoppers who donate a new unwrapped toy to 20 percent off their entire in-store purchase. (Promotions do not apply to medallions and consignment items.)
The Nevada State Museum, Carson City, is located at 600 N. Carson Street in Carson City.
Schedule of Events:
Christmas Past & Presents Holiday Artisan Fair
Friday, December 12, 2025
5:00 pm: Doors open; CandyBurger food truck in small front parking lot off Curry Street.
8:00 pm: Doors close.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
8:30 am: Museum doors open.
10:00 am: Artisan Fair begins in Dema Guinn Concourse; Victorian Santa Claus in second floor Auditorium; CandyBurger food truck in front parking lot off Curry Street.
4:00 pm: Artisan Fair ends for the day; Santa leaves the building.
4:30 pm: Museum doors close.
Sunday, December 14, 2025
8:30 am: Museum doors open.
10:00 am: Artisan Fair begins in Dema Guinn Concourse.
2:00 pm: Artisan Fair ends.
4:30 pm: Museum doors close.
This event is part of the Season of Giving in Carson City. Want to learn more about how you can give back this holiday season to your community? Visit our Season of Giving main hub below!
