Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada
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Carson City, NV
From collectors
The Children’s Museum inspires imagination and creativity through play-based learning experiences. At the Children’s Museum, children are encouraged to explore the world through interactive exhibitions and programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities.
Hours of operation: Daily 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. Closed major Holidays.
No admission charge to enter the building to press the pennies.
Plenty of free parking.
There is also a penny machine at Carson Valley Currency & Coins, Inc. coin shop a minutes walk away down the street.
Machine 1: The penny machine is located inside the entrance doors to the left next to the gift shop. Designs all with 'Children's Museum Of Northern Nevada'. Designs are:
1. (H) Children's Museum building.
2. (V) Carson City located within an outline of the State of Nevada.
3. (H) Clown holding a banner with 'Carson City'.
G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: N39° 10' 7.986" Longitude: W119° 45' 59.1942"
Google Maps coordinates: 569M+HC Carson City, Nevada
7/31/25: Machine is in the gift shop. No admission needed to use it. Rolling a little short on copper. JLT
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Inside to the left of the gift shop | 3 | Penny |
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