Complete List of all Museums and Exhibits in and around Las Vegas!

BELLAGIO GALLERY OF FINE ART MUSEUM

Located at the heart of the elegant Bellagio resort, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is Las Vegas’ premier art gallery. Each year the gallery offers two to three world class exhibitions of artworks drawn from the world’s finest museums and private collections.

Gallery Hours:
The Gallery and Gallery Store are open
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays

Please Note: Strollers not permitted during peak times. Cellular phones prohibited. Prices subject to change without notice.

BOULDER CITY - HOOVER DAM MUSEUM

The Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum tells the story of the Boulder Canyon Project as it was experienced by the men and women who braved the desolation of the Southern Nevada desert to build Hoover Dam and Boulder City.

The Museum's three-dimensional, interactive displays and exhibits describe the great social and economic forces surrounding the 1929 Stock Market Crash and Depression that drove thousands of unemployed citizens from their homes into the isolation of the Nevada desert where the Boulder Canyon Project was one of the few places in the United States where men could find work.

Photographs, artifacts, oral histories, and the sounds of Hoover Dam construction ringing off the walls of Black Canyon provide a sense of the complexity, danger, and immense scale of the construction project, as well as a picture of ordinary life in an extraordinary time and place.

How did they live? How did these people survive 120-degree heat in the summer and below-freezing temperatures in the winter?

How did they care for their children? How did they get back and forth to work? How much money did they earn in Boulder City, a town completely controlled by the federal government? What did their homes look like? What happened if workmen were injured or killed on the job?

Visit the Boulder City / Hoover Dam Museum to find out ...!

BOULDER CITY, HOOVER DAM MUSEUM

444 Hotel Plaza, Boulder City

702-294-1988

CLARK COUNTY MUSEUM

A rich and colorful history of Southern Nevada comes to life as you step into the past at the Clark County Museum. Step into the past on Heritage Street, a unique collection of historic homes, restored to recreate the lifestyles of important periods in local history. Revisit the news at a replicated 1900's newspaper print shops. Railroad buffs will enjoy touring the 1932 Boulder City Depot and see a real 1918 Union Pacific steam engine and walk through an old-time Crummy, (railroad talk for caboose). Enter a mining exhibit filled with mineral specimens, wander through a resurrected ghost town and half-mile Nature Trail...visit a pueblo of the ancient ones. No matter what your age... the Clark County Museum is a place where you can explore the rich and colorful history of Southern Nevada.

702-455-7955
Daily 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 7 days a week.
General Admission: adults $1.50, seniors and children $1.

GALLERY OF HISTORY

The Gallery of History is the largest dealer in the world with an inventory which exceeds 184,000 autographs and manuscripts collected over a 34-year period by Todd M. Axelrod, President, and respected authority in the field.  Every six to seven weeks our Simple & Direct Auctions allow you to bid on a new and extraordinary collection of over 600 items from our unique inventory & consigned network.

GALLERY OF HISTORY MUSEUM

3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Las Vegas, Nevada.

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GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS MUSEUM

The museum features exhibits, rare videos, artifacts and computerized data banks.  See the Guinness Book of Records brought to life at this wacky, weird and wonderful museum located right on the Las Vegas Strip, just 1/2 block north of Circus Circus Hotel at 2780 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

GUINNESS WORLD OF RECORDS MUSEUM

2780 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Las Vegas, Nevada.

702- 792-3766

HOLLYWOOD MOVIE MUSEUM

America's only Hollywood Memorabilia Museum. The "Golden Age of Hollywood" comes to life in an authentic multi-media presentation from the silent era to the present day.

Hollywood Movie Museum

305 Convention Center Drive

Las Vegas, Nevada.

702-733-2243

LAS VEGAS ART MUSEUM

The Museum makes art accessible to a diverse audience through exhibitions, education, events and community outreach. The museum aspires to enhance the cultural and educational opportunities for the city's residents and visitors.. 

LAS VEGAS ART MUSEUM

General admission $6.00
Senior Citizens $5.00
Students (with proper ID) $3.00
Children under 12 FREE

LAS VEGAS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is a private, non-profit institution dedicated to educating children and families in the natural sciences, both past and present. Through its interactive exhibits, educational programs, and the preservation of its collections, the Museum strives to instill an understanding and appreciation of the worlds wildlife and ecosystems and explore the human relationship with the environment.

LAS VEGAS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
ADMISSION PRICES:
$7.00 Adults
$6.00 Seniors, military, and students
$3.00 Children ages 3-11
FREE Children 2 and under, members
HOURS: Open daily from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
PHONE: (702) 384-3466
LOCATION: 900 North Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada.

LIBERACE MUSEUM

The Liberace Museum houses a rare piano collection, antiques, jewelry, customized automobiles and elaborate costumes from the entertainer's million-dollar wardrobe.  Of particular interest are a Louis XV desk owned by Czar Nicholas II of Russia, an authentic uniform that belonged to Czar Nicholas, a piano played by Frederic Francois Chopin and a concert grand owned by George Gershwin.

The Liberace Museum also displays the world's largest collection of rhinestone and other memorabilia.

Admission prices are $12.50 for adults and $8.50 for seniors age 65+ as well as students with valid ID. Museum Members and Children ages 10 and under are FREE.  Admission for Museum members and children 5 and under is free. The Museum offers special group rates to parties of 15 or more. Private Events are available. Wheelchair Accessible.

Liberace Museum

1775 E. Tropicana Avenue

Closed Monday.

LIED DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

The Lied Discovery Children's Museum consists of 100 hands on exhibits about science, arts and humanities that teach as well as entertain.  An everyday living section, where children pretend to pick a job, earn a paycheck, deposit savings in a bank and buy groceries, offers an opportunity to sample adult life.  Another section lets children simulate what is like to be physically impaired.  A science tower with fiber optics and a weather station also are featured.

Allow 2 hours at minimum to tour the Lied Museum.  We are open Tuesday - Sunday 10AM to 5pm and most school holidays.

Lied Discovery Children's Museum

Admission Prices:
$6 Adults
$5 Seniors (55 and up)
$5 Military & Children (1 thru 17)
FREE for Members & children under 1

833 N. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada.

702-382-3445

LOST CITY MUSEUM

The Lost City Museum was built by the National Park Service to exhibit artifacts that were being excavated from Pueblo Grande de Nevada. These Anasazi Indian sites were being threatened by the waters of Lake Mead as it backed up behind the newly built Hoover Dam. Eventually, when the lake was filled to capacity, about five miles of sites had been inundated or undercut by the water.

The Civilian Conservation Corps assisted in the excavation of the sites and the construction of the museum building. The building was constructed of sun-dried adobe brick in a pueblo- revival style. The museum also served as the park headquarters for the Boulder Dam State Park that was established at Lake Mead.

The museum is currently owned and maintained by the State of Nevada as one of its six state museums. Program include ongoing archaeological research on the remaining Lost City sites, school tours and outreach programs, changing exhibits and archival library and collections research capabilities. Special public programs are held throughout the year.

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 daily (closed Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1).
Admission: $3.00 for for adults 18-64; $2.00 for seniors 65+; children under 18 and members, free.

Lost City Museum

721 S. Hwy 169

702-397-2193

NEVADA INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

The Nevada Institute for Contemporary Art is a collection of art from around the world, brought to Las Vegas through this non-profit art museum.  The Nevada Institute of Contemporary Art Museum also features art classes, lectures and educational programs, and changes exhibits every six weeks.

Nevada Institute for Contemporary Art

Free to the public.

The Cannery

3455 E. Flamingo Road

Las Vegas

702- 434-2666

NEVADA STATE MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Nevada State Museum and Historical Society, a state agency, is an educational institution whose purpose is to advance the understanding of the history, pre-history, and natural history of Nevada, emphasizing southern Nevada and its relationship with surrounding areas. It collects, researches, interprets, exhibits, and preserves Nevada's heritage for present and future generations.

The Columbian Mammoth was a Nevada resident 15,000 to 20,000 years ago when the species disappeared along with many other large mammals.

Nevada State Museum and Historical Society

Adults $4.00, Seniors $3.00, Museum Members and Children 17 and under FREE

THUNDERBIRD MUSEUM at NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, Thunderbirds, Heritage Hall and Museum showcases 44 years of aviation history. Free guided public tours include the museum a video, and a close-up look at a red, white and blue Thunderbird F-16 on static display.

Thunderbird Museum at Nellis Air Force Base

Tyndall Ave, Nellis AFB

702-652-2750

Note:  Nellis Air Force Base provides training for composite strike forces which include every type of aircraft in the U.S. Air Force inventory.  Training is also conducted in conjunction with air and ground units of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps as well as air forces from our allied nations.

The crews do not come to learn how to fly, but instead how to be the best combat aviators in the world. In the process, the aircrews go beyond the four-ship formations used at their home bases, to become part of a huge aerial armada of 80 aircraft or more.

BARRICK NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, LAS VEGAS

The Barrick Natural History Museum offers exhibitions with concentrated emphasis on Native cultures of the Southwest and Central Americas. The Mojave Desert region is a world filled with natural beauty and life. The chance to see and understand its fascinating wildlife and fragile ecosystem is offered in several exhibits including a display of live snakes, lizards and desert tortoise. Exhibits on the Southern Paiute and Native Artistry illustrate man in the southwest. From the survival arts of the Southern Paiute to the dramatic weaving of the Navajo and beautiful carving of the Hopi, our exhibits help the visitor to appreciate not only the beauty of objects but their personal and spiritual value. Further exhibits explore early Las Vegas, the building of Hoover Dam, pre-Columbian cultures, dance masks of Mexico and huipils of Guatemala.

Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History

UNIVERSITY OF LAS VEGAS
4505 Maryland Pkwy Box 454012
Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: (702) 895-3381

HOURS:
Monday through Friday 8 am - 4:45 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
CLOSED STATE AND FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
Admission is free
All exhibits can be reached by wheelchair.

Located on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas, the Marjorie Barrick Museum was founded in 1969 and opened in its present facility in 1981. The museum is dedicated to collect, preserve, research, interpret and exhibit objects and thematic concepts that illustrate the natural history of Southern Nevada and bordering regions. In addition to serving as a valuable learning facility for students at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, the museum educates a much broader public audience, thousands of adults and children tour its exhibits each year. The museum is a regional center for natural history.

LAS VEGAS PLANETARIUM

Located at the Community College of Southern Nevada, The Planetarium is the only one of its kind in the state and features twice-weekly programs and films on its 360-degree screen. Astrological enthusiasts can view the stars at night following the performances. Programs are presented every Friday at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm and every Saturday at 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Presentations start on time and there is no late seating.

702-651-4759

RED ROCK CANYON RECREATION AREA

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area holds a special place in the hearts of thousands of Las Vegans. In marked contrast to a town geared to entertainment and gaming, Red Rock Canyon offers enticements of a different nature. Peace, serenity and beauty are just a few words that will barely begin to describe what you will experience here. The Mojave Desert is not barren as you might think. It is teeming with life and beauty that in my opinion is rare and unique. Petrified sand dunes, frozen in time, offer you a unique perspective of nature as well as the effects of the passing of millions of years. The excitement of suddenly appearing waterfalls, cascading into the canyons, will make you appreciate the mysteries and the hidden dangers of the Mojave. Red tailed hawks search for their next meal while drifting on air currents high above the desert floor.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

W. Charleston Blvd is the most direct route to Red Rock Canyon from the “Strip,” however there are a series of signals and traffic can be slow. You should allow 25 minutes drive time from the Las Vegas Strip (Las Vegas Blvd).

VISITOR CENTER HOURS:
April 4 through October 2, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

October 3 through April 3, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH STATE PARK

Spring Mountain Ranch is located within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, beneath the colorful cliffs of the magnificent Wilson Range. The many springs in these mountains provided water for Paiute Indians and later brought mountain men and early settlers to the area. This 520 acre oasis was developed into a combination working ranch and luxurious retreat by a string of owners who have given the area a long and colorful history. Past owners of the ranch included Chester Lauck of the comedy team "Lum & Abner," German actress Vera Krupp, and millionaire Howard Hughes. At the base of the magnificent Wilson Cliffs lies Spring Mountain Ranch. This 520-acre oasis was developed into a combination working ranch and luxurious retreat by a string of owners who have given the area a long and colorful history. Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is located 15 miles west of Las Vegas, via Charleston Blvd., in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Guided tours throughout the historic area are given on weekdays at 12 p.m., 1 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. and weekends at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. For more information please write to us or call the park office at (702) 875-4141.

VALLEY OF FIRE

Valley of Fire State Park is located only six miles from Lake Mead and 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas via Interstate 15 and on exit 75. Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest and largest state park, dedicated 1935. The valley derives its name from the red sandstone formations and the stark beauty of the Mojave Desert. Ancient trees and early man are represented throughout the park by areas of petrified wood and 3,000 year-old Indian petroglyph. Popular activities include camping, hiking, picnicking and photography. The park offers a full-scale visitor center with extensive interpretive displays. Several group use areas are also available.

The park is open all year. The Valley of Fire derives its name from red sandstone formations, formed from great shifting sand dunes during the age of dinosaurs, 150 million years ago. Complex uplifting and faulting of the region, followed by extensive erosion, have created the present landscape. Other important rock formations include limestones, shales, and conglomerates. Prehistoric users of the Valley of Fire included the Basket Maker people and later the Anasazi Pueblo farmers from the nearby fertile Moapa Valley. The span of approximate occupation has been dated from 300 B.C. to 1150 A.D. Their visits probably involved hunting, food gathering, and religious ceremonies, although scarcity of water would have limited the length of their stay. Fine examples of rock art left by these ancient peoples can be found at several sites within the park.

The visitor center provides exhibits on the geology, ecology, prehistory, and history of the park and the nearby region. It is strongly recommended that each visitor make this an early stop after entering the park. Postcards, books, and film are on sale for your convenience. Open daily, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Valley of Fire, Las Vegas

702-397-2088