The towns of Nevada County are like museums in themselves! (In fact, all of downtown Nevada City is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.)

And did you know that, beneath Grass Valley, there are hundreds of miles of tunnels--the legacy of the Empire Mine? Think about what went on "down below" as you wander up Mill Street.

Enjoy living in Nevada County much more, by learning about our fascinating history! Our museums are fun and educational places to spend some spare time.

We've listed the basic contact information for those museums that don't have Websites of their own; contact them for hours and other details.