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The Lost City Museum was built in 1935 to exhibit artifacts from the Pueblo Grande de Nevada archaeological sites that run for 25 miles along the Muddy River Valley in southern Nevada. In 1924, the ruins were brought to the attention of Nevada’s governor, who had expressed an interest in locating sites mentioned by early explorer Jedediah Smith, who traveled through the area in 1826-27. The governor enlisted the help of archaeologist M.R. Harrington, who verified the importance of the sites and recognized them as belonging to the Ancestral Puebloan civilization that flourished in the region for over 2,000 years. Excavation began under his direction in 1924 and continued until 1938. The museum is currently owned and maintained by the State of Nevada as one of its seven state museums. In addition to three exhibit galleries, the museum contains a small theater, research library, museum store, and outdoor archaeological and historic exhibits. Amenities: Picnic Area and Grill Parking for bus and RV Restrooms Drinking Water Available How to Get There: The Lost City Museum is located at 721 South Moapa Valley Blvd. in Overton. Take Interstate 15 North to exit 93 Overton/Logandale exit. Drive 8 miles through Logandale and Overton. The museum is located just south of Overton on the right. Access is also available from the Lake Mead National Recreation Area or the Valley of Fire State Park via The Northshore Drive. TIPS: A water machine is accessible near the pueblos on the right side of the museum

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