RENO — Two new exhibits open in April at the National Automobile Museum, The Harrah Collection, in downtown Reno as the museum continues its 20th anniversary celebration.

Opening April 20 is a Masterpiece Exhibit called “Motoring Tourist: National Park Adventure.” See the incredible role the automobile played in shaping how we play and how the 1910s automobile-loving public played in the creation of a national park-to-park highway.

Also opening April 20 is “WW I Gets Motorized” in the Changing Exhibits gallery. Since the dawn of organized warfare, the principal means of military transport was on the backs of men and animals or wagons drawn by them. World War I would change that. See the 1917 Locomobile Model 48 staff car ordered for Gen. John J. Pershing’s use. Also see a 1916 GMC WWI ambulance and personal treasures of a young WWI sailor.

From April 21 to 24, history comes to life with entertaining speakers, chautauqua performers and notable presentations during a four-day History Symposium at the museum. This symposium explores all aspects of the 1910 to 1920 decade with numerous speakers, Chautauqua performances of Henry Ford and an optional private tour of the magnificent George Whittell estate, the Thunderbird Lodge at Lake Tahoe and the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City. The History Symposium is $45. The optional bus tour is $50. To reserve a seat for the Symposium and optional bus tour, e-mail bclark@automuseum.org or call 333-9300.

The museum is open Monday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $4 for children 6 to 18 years. Children age 5 and younger are free. Parking is free. For more information, call 333-9300 or visit www.automuseum.org.