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==Arts and culture == [[File:Exterior 5 med.jpg|thumbnail|Exterior of [[Nevada Museum of Art]]]] Reno has several museums. The [[Nevada Museum of Art]] is the only [[American Alliance of Museums]] (AAM) accredited art museum in Nevada.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nevadaart.org/explore/about-the-museum/|title=About the Museum|publisher=Nevada Museum of Art|access-date=2017-09-22}}</ref> The [[National Automobile Museum]] contains 200 cars that were from the collection of [[William F. Harrah]], including [[Elvis Presley]]'s 1973 [[Cadillac Eldorado]].<ref>{{cite news|title=The Last Of Harrah / Enough of Reno tycoon's car collection is left to fill a museum|first=Michael|last=Taylor|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cars/article/THE-LAST-OF-HARRAH-Enough-of-Reno-tycoon-s-car-2615491.php|date=February 25, 2007}}</ref> Reno also hosts a number of music venues, such as the [[Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts]], the [[Reno Philharmonic Orchestra]], and the [[Reno Pops Orchestra]]. The Reno Youth Symphony Orchestra (YSO), affiliated with the Reno Philharmonic, gives talented youth the opportunity to play advanced music and perform nationwide.<ref>{{cite web|title=Youth Symphony Orchestra|url=http://renophil.com/rpyo/youth-symphony-orchestra/|website=Reno Phil|access-date=November 24, 2017}}</ref> In 2016 they had the honor of performing at Carnegie Hall. A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. All of their classical performances are with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. Every July, Reno celebrates Artown, a visual and performing arts festival that lasts the entire month of July throughout the city. Along with performances, Artown partners with other institutions throughout the Reno Tahoe area to hold workshops, camps, and classes for all ages. All events are free of charge or low cost.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kane|first=Jenny|title=Artown 2021 festival: What you should know, what you don't want to miss|url=https://www.rgj.com/story/life/arts/2021/07/01/artown-2021-reno-sparks-arts-festival-what-to-know/7816217002/|access-date=2021-12-10|website=Reno Gazette Journal|language=en-US}}</ref> Reno has a [[public library]], a branch of the Washoe County Library System. The Downtown branch of the [[Washoe County Library]] was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2013.<ref name=nrhpdoc>{{cite web|url=http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/feature/places/pdfs/13000011.pdf |title=National Register of Historic Places Registration: Washoe County Library / Downtown Library or Downtown Reno Library |first1=Susie|last1=Trexler|first2=Sara|last2=Fogelquist |date=August 12, 2012 |publisher=National Park Service}}</ref>
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