Updated November 10, 2020 - We are currently closed for the season. We will reopen for public tours on May 1, 2021.

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 donation collections. Should you need to reach us, please call (775) 847-0975 and leave a message.

* Though the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum is normally closed to the public for the winter season, our staff and volunteers continue to follow all guidelines issued by the CDC and the Governor’s Office.

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Year End Campaign

The restoration of our bell tower costs $142,920. That is the price of the work that will extend from the main entry way up to the roof of the tower. We have received grant awards for $128,413.55, leaving a little under $15,000 remaining. If you would like to be a part of this Year End Campaign you may donate by mailing a check or click here.

Latest Events

Grand Opening for the Season

The Fourth Ward School Museum opens for the season on the first day of May. Each year breathes new l...

Parties of the Year Kick Off

When: Friday, June 10, 2016 - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Where: Historic Fourth Ward School Museum C...

Party 1: Tahoe Maritime Museum Behind the Scenes

When: Friday, June 24, 2016 - 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Tahoe Maritime Museum, Reno Storage Fa...

About

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, s...

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’...