Events and Exhibits
Sierra Watercolor Society presents "Color Fusion"
November 20th - December 29th
Cost: Free
A brand new art show and sale just in time for the holiday season! Come check out this FREE art show featuring local talent. There's something for everyone here between all five categories: Landscape and Architectural, Figures and Portraits, Abstracts, Fur Fins and Feathers, and Floral and Still Life.
All pieces are for sale and make the perfect Christmas gift, and guests are encouraged to vote on their favorite. This show is open in the museum art gallery during open business hours.
Toy and Food Drive
November 20th - December 14th
Consider helping someone a little less fortunate this season. The May Museum will be hosting a crate for Reno Toys for Tots and a barrel for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada this holiday season if you're looking for a drop-off point. The best part for you? Show our staff and get 10% off in our gift shop! 10% off, no tax, and you can feel good doing your holiday shopping!
The Lost World of Dragons Exhibit
January 11th - April 27th
The Lost World of Dragons explores the histories of these legendary beasts and the cultures that celebrate them. This unique exhibition features nine life-size animatronic dragons with realistic movements and sound, as well as interactive displays that take guests through the stories of dragons such as the:
DRAGON RIDER VR EXPERIENCE
ALCHEMY LAB AND HATCHERY
SHADOW PUPPET THEATRE
DRAGON STOP MOTION STATION
This exhibit is perfect for field trips and will be running during open business hours!
Prices
Adults: $13
Kids and Seniors (62+): $11
Group Rate (15+ people): $7
Kids Under 3: FREE
Have an upcoming event?
When we don't have a large exhibit, we rent our event space out to YOU. Whether it is a wedding, a birthday, a graduation, or a special event, we're confident our space will be perfect for your vision.
For more information, please reference our rentals page!
Looking to book a field trip? Give us a call at 775-785-5961
Looking to book a special event? Contact our program coordinator at: wjahn@washoecounty.gov
Located within Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, the Wilbur D. May Center is managed by the Washoe County Community Services Department and continues to receive generous support from the Wilbur D. May Foundation
1595 N. Sierra Street
Inside Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
Reno, Nevada 89503
(775) 785-5961