# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 381.004: Creation; composition; general duties of institutions

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## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 381.004
- **Heading:** Creation; composition; general duties of institutions
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 33 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.004

## Text

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; (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.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 381.001 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T33_C381_S381.001.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 381.002 Creation; qualifications of members; Chair and Vice Chair; powers and duties; regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T33_C381_S381.002.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 381.003 Establishment of stores for sale of gifts and souvenirs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T33_C381_S381.003.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 381.004 Creation; composition; general duties of institutions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T33_C381_S381.004.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 381.005 Administrator: Appointment; qualifications; classification; employment of staff](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T33_C381_S381.005.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 381.006 Administrator: Powers and duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T33_C381_S381.006.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 381.008 Sale of duplicates, surplus and inappropriate items; use of proceeds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T33_C381_S381.008.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 381.009 Acquisition or repatriation of abandoned property held by institution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T33_C381_S381.009.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 381.0031 Private money; Dedicated Trust Fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T33_C381_S381.0031.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 381.0033 Budgeting, expenditure and accounting of money in Dedicated Trust Fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T33_C381_S381.0033.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 381.0035 Private money exempt from statutory requirements governing expenditure of public money; independent contractors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T33_C381_S381.0035.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 381.0036 Legislative appropriations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T33_C381_S381.0036.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 381.0037 Petty cash accounts; change accounts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T33_C381_S381.0037.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 381.0045 Establishment of categories of and fees for membership in institutions; fees for admission and train rides; policies and charges for use of property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T33_C381_S381.0045.md)

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