Wilbur May Museum

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While in Reno, we also visited the Wilbur May Museum and Arboretum. The museum displays were well done and well lit.

Big-game hunter trophy room
Wilbur May led an interesting life. He was a business man, a rancher, a big-game hunter, an aviator, a soldier, a traveller, and a philanthropist. The museum houses and displays many of the items he collected during his life.
Rifles and guns from all eras
Hand gun collection
Musical instruments
Tribal masks from around the world
Tribal art and weapons
Tribal art and everyday essentials
Beautifully made silver
Venetian glass
Collectibles from the Iron Age
Collectibles from Egyptian tombs
Ivory and Pottery from the Orient
 The Wilbur May Museum is an amazing place. Plan to check it out when in Reno.

Comments

  1. Tracy BatchelderSeptember 25, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    I read the article about W.M. To say he led an interesting life is an understatement!

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  2. Changes in the windSeptember 25, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Thanks for sharing.

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  3. SissySeesSeptember 25, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Thanks for another tour! I would love to go spend a day there...

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  4. RURAL September 25, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    That does look amazing. What a collection. But I have to say, poor animals...

    Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams

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  5. gMarieSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    what an interesting museum! Such a diverse collection. Looks like you had a fabulous trip. g

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  6. LuluSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    wow, thats so neat..

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  7. UnknownSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    You really captured the variety of displays that were in the Museum. It was so interesting!

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  8. KatherineSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    I've been in Reno many times but have missed that museum. I will definitely see it the next time! Thanks for the tip!

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  9. BevSeptember 25, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    So interesting...thanks for sharing. We have never been to Reno...

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  10. kathy bSeptember 25, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Any good books about him?

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  11. Far Side of FiftySeptember 25, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Looks like a fine place..I could spend an hour or three there..looks like an awesome collection:)

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  12. PumpkinSeptember 25, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Wow, that place is like a mansion! Did they have any of his airplanes in the collection?

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