Events and Exhibits

Sierra Watercolor Society

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"Memories of Winter"

November 20th - December 27th

Open during normal museum hours

Reception: December 6th, 10am - 12pm

FREE

Sierra Watercolor Society returns to the May Museum with a brand new show evoking snowy scenes of winters past. This show is FREE, so bundle up and visit the May Museum Art Gallery to chill out, vote on your favorite piece, or find your newest piece of decor. All pieces are for sale, and we welcome everyone to our reception for refreshments and to meet our artists!

Food and Toy Drive

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November 7th - December 12th

Parkgoers with Toys for Tots or Food Bank of Northern Nevada donations can drop-off in either the Visitor's Center in Rancho San Rafael Park or inside the May Musuem.

Show our museum staff and get 10% off in the gift store as our thanks for taking the time to show a little generosity this holiday season!

Tuba Christmas

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Saturday, December 6th

3:00pm - 5:00pm

The popular annual event returns to the May Museum Indoor Garden Court! This free concert brings big brass Christmas hits and fills up FAST, so make sure you make it early!

Stage Nine Exhibits

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TOYTOPIA

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January 11th - April 26th, 2026

Open during normal business hours

TOYTOPIA is a celebration and history of toys both vintage and new! This popular exhibit features everything from tried and true classics to modern digital games; with highlights including a Lego wall, lifesize Barbie dreamhouse, a dancing piano, and more!

Rates:

$11 Children + Seniors

$13 Adults

$7 Group Rate (15+)

Children 1-2 are 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

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