Today we visited the Northeastern Nevada Museum [4] for an eclectic museum experience. The NVM began as a historical society and its exhibition of state history ranges from geology to local fashion during the 1950s. Its art collection includes works by illustrator a

nd author Will James [5] and photographer Ansel Adams. 
 

The “Wannamaker Wildlife Wing” is an extravagant display of approximately 300 stuffed animals, a sort of temple to one wealthy man’s fascination with big game hunting and the extraordinary art of taxidermy.

Here are two items I found of particular interest.