NRS 381.004: Creation; composition; general duties of institutions.

1. The Division of Museums and History is hereby created in the Department.

2. The Division consists of the Office of the Administrator and a state system of museums consisting of the following museums and historical societies, which are hereby established as institutions of the Division:

(a) The Nevada State Museum Carson City;

(b) The Lost City Museum;

(c) The Nevada State Museum Las Vegas;

(d) The Nevada Historical Society;

(e) The East Ely Depot Museum;

(f) The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City; and

(g) The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City.

3. Each institution shall, in accordance with the duties assigned to it by the Administrator, collect, preserve and interpret the history, prehistory and natural history of this State.