Updated June 17, 2020 - The Historic Fourth Ward School is closed to the public until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are continuing to monitor the CDC guidance on protective health measures for the safety of our staff, volunteers, and the public. Our priority is to provide a safe environment for all those in our building.

During this time, we invite you to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as we highlight the remarkable history of the Comstock and the Historic Fourth Ward School.

Our Archives & Research Center continues to be available, via phone or email, for your research inquires and possible collection donations. Should you need to reach us, please call (775) 847-0975 and leave a message. Despite being closed to the public our Board of Directors has been busy vetting numerous talented applicants for the position of Executive Director. We look forward to announcing our new Executive Director in the next few weeks.

Tours must be purchased in advance on our Visit website page.

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More Fame for the Fourth Ward

The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum & Archives is a treasure. As the last school standing of its kind today, the archives at the museum connect the past and are designed to preserve and remember family heritages. VCBelowTheSurface.com created this video about the Fourth Ward School.

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The Museum

Mission Statement: To connect people to the relevance and importance of the Comstock story through its authentic preservation, interpretive exhibits and programs, and archival resources. Goals: To support the preservation, in any form, of the heritage of...

Become A Member

Become a friend of the Fourth Ward School Museum and become a member. Annual Membership Categories: $30 Primary Schooler (Individual) $50 Middle Schooler (Dual) $100 High Schooler $250 Teacher $500 Principal $1,000 Superintendent $2,500 Bell Rin...

Exhibits

Permanent exhibits include the Fourth Ward School building, a historical overview of the Comstock, a Comstock mining overview including an interactive modern mining program funded by the Commission of Mineral Resources, abandoned mine issues, an original 1870’...