Last updated: 7/4/2010
Virginia City, Nevada
Street Address
26 South B StreetVirginia City, NV 89440
Mailing Address
PO Box 17051Reno, NV 89511

Hours

May 1st to October 31st
Daily
11 AM - 5 PM
Closed in winter.

Admissions

$5.00 adults
12 and under free with adult.

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Doug Gist
phone: 775-846-5948
History

The SSPOM organization was created in 2007 in order to establish a first class museum showcasing the rich history of the American law enforcement profession. Opening in July of 2009 within the historic 1877 Storey County Jail in fun filled Virginia City, Nevada. The museum features the largest known private collection of U.S. law enforcement memorabilia and has fascinated all visitors since opening in 2009.

Artifact Collections

American law enforcement badges, documents, restraints, photographs, uniforms, wanted posters and other related artifacts dating back to the 1780's.

Research Collections

A research room is currently under development and will include law enforcement related information from throughout the United States.

Educational Programs

All exhibits are law enforcement history related and include static exhibits, video and slide show productions, and interactive computer kiosks.

Publications

SSPOM publishes a quarterly e-newsletter called The Silver Star.

Services
Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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