University of Nevada, Reno Museum of People, Place, and Time

The University of Nevada, Reno Museum of People, Place, and Time presents a range of historical collections, including those from University students, on a wide range of subjects and topics within anthropology.

Museum hours

The museum is currently closed for renovations. Please join us for our grand opening in December 2025, featuring our first major exhibition in two years.

For a sneak peek, join us for a limited engagement on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the University's campus-wide Day at the Museum event

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Native American Graves and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)

The University of Nevada, Reno Museum of People, Place, and Time is committed to returning Native American ancestors and their belongings to their homes and to comply with the Native American Graves and Repatriation Act. To learn more or request a consultation, please visit the University's NAGPRA webpage.

Meet the Museum staff

Museum of People, Place and Time
Geoffrey M. Smith
Geoffrey M. Smith, Ph.D.
Professor of Anthropology; Executive Director of the Artemisia Archaeological Research Fund; Director of the University of Nevada, Reno Museum of People, Place, and Time
(775) 682-7687
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Zoë Levit
Zoë Levit, M.A.
Assistant Collections Manager, University of Nevada, Reno Museum of People, Place, and Time she, her, hers
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Natalie Marud
Natalie Marud
Museum Fellow, University of Nevada, Reno Museum of People, Place, and Time she, her, hers
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Jordan Pratt
Jordan Pratt
Collections Manager, University of Nevada, Reno Museum of People, Place, and Time she, her, hers
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