Most wouldn’t think of Las Vegas, NV as being a museum town, however the opposite is quite true. From the early days of The Strip to the early days of the wild wild west, to the creations of world renowned artists, all can be found and appreciated in this desert city. Stewards of history and the arts, plus the special nuances and glitz Las Vegas has brought to the American culture have all been preserved for the visitors enjoyment.

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art - 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. / Las Vegas NV / 888-488-7111 / $ Located in the Bellagio Hotel Casino the gallery is famed for displaying private collections of artwork from Hollywood notables as well as the rich and famous.

Casino Legends Hall of Fame at the Tropicana - 3801 S. Las Vegas Blvd. / Las Vegas NV / 702-739-2222 / Modest Fee The legends remain, casinos from the past are remembered through memorabilia and artifacts from 738 past and present locations, 550 of these are no longer standing. Photos, chips, matchbooks, gaming licenses and celebrity contracts bespeak the industry’s past influences. Check out the Hall of Fame where past gaming and entertainment icons along with legendary Vegas show girls are honored.

Clark County Museum - 1830 S. Boulder Highway / Clark County / 702-455-7955 / Modest Fee Beyond showing a broad sweep of Nevada’s pre-history and early settlement days, the Clark County Museum has several restored historic homes on it’s Heritage Street display. Native American culture, early gaming practices and the World War II bomb production plant are all explored in this great insight to the area’s past.

Elvis-A-Rama Museum - 3401 S. Industrial Road / Las Vegas NV / 702-309-7200 / $ The world’s largest collection of Elvis memorabilia is housed in this multi-million dollar exhibit. From his ‘55 Cadillac limo to his stage outfits and U.S. Army clothing, album covers, movie posters, personal effects and original handwritten lyrics, there is more stuff here than can be assimilated in one visit.

Fremont Street Experience and Neon Museum - 425 Fremont Street / Las Vegas NV / 702-678-5777 / FREE Over 2 million lights and a mega sound system create a fantastic visual statement over Fremont Street, aka Glitter Gulch. In homage to the neon and glitter of the Vegas Strip, the best signage from the early days has been saved in the Neon Museum and they all play a part in combination with the current Fremont light show to enliven the spirit and brighten one’s day.

Guggenheim Las Vegas & Guggenheim Hermitage Museum - At the Venetian / 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. / Las Vegas, NV / 702-414-2440 / $ World-class icons of culture have arrived in Las Vegas! The Guggenheim Las Vegas features prestigious exhibits of art that have graced the halls of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum of New York. The Guggenheim Hermitage Museum displays works in collaboration with the renowned Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, Russia.

Guinness World of Records Museum - 2780 S. Las Vegas Blvd. / Las Vegas NV / 702-792-3766 / $ Compare your height to that of the world’s tallest man, or your weight to the world’s heaviest person, this large venue is filled with facts and trivia. From the world’s largest collection of air-sickness bags, to descriptions and displays exalting the greatest recorded feats of mankind, the Guinness World of Records Museum has got it covered.

Las Vegas Art Museum - 9600 W. Sahara Ave. / Las Vegas NV / 702-360-8000 / $ Changing exhibits feature premiere art and artists from around the world.

Las Vegas Natural History Museum - 900 N. Las Vegas Blvd. / Las Vegas NV / 702-384-3466 / $ Beast from around the world are shown full-scale in diorama habitats, including the jungles and saNVnnahs of Africa, the depths of the oceans and the mountains of North America. Especially interesting is the Nevada room which details the plant and animals of the local desert area. With lots of hands-on exhibits the museum is a great place for the whole family.

Las Vegas Villa - 4982 Shirley St. / Las Vegas NV / 702-795-8119 This was Liberace’s “Oasis in the Desert” and was his home until his death in 1987. It’s as posh as one would expect in a home of the city’s premiere piano showman. Luncheons and private parties are given throughout the year, you may have seen one on HBO that was filmed for “The Sopranos”. / Call for menu options and group luncheon requests

Liberace Museum - 1775 E. Tropicana / Las Vegas NV / 702-798-5595 / $ This is where you’ll find Liberace’s signature candelabras, rhinestone, inlay and mirrored pianos as well as numerous themed Rolls Royce automobiles. Costumes, jewelry, furnishings and one-of-a-kind antiques belonging to the famous showman are all displayed in super, over-the-top grand fashion, one of the most visited attractions in town!

Lied Discovery Children's Museum - 833 N. Las Vegas Blvd. / Las Vegas NV / 702-382-3445 / $ For children from toddlers to techno whiz-kids, this museum has something the brighten the imagination of every child. Climbing towers to dress-up play, science experiments to communications, kids will love to spend some time here.

Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum at the Venetian - 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. / Las Vegas NV / 702-367-1847 / $ There are movie stars, rock stars, sports dynamos and the best of Las Vegas entertainers all housed under one roof at Madame Tussaud’s located at the Venetian. Thousands of pounds of wax have been molded into these amazing re-creations of favorite celebrities. See them up close - and almost personal, just don’t ask for an autograph.

Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History - 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. / Las Vegas NV / 702-895-3381/ FREE Located on the UNLV campus, the museum is full of the vibrant life of the desert. Live reptiles, paintings of birds, artifacts and culture of the native Indians, Mormon settlement of the area and the local flora and fauna are all covered in this fascinating museum.

Nevada State Museum and Historical Society - 700 Twin Lakes Drive / Las Vegas NV / 702-486-5205 / Modest Fee The history of Nevada is brought to life through amazing photographs, displays and memorabilia, from the ancient volcanic past to the boom days of silver mining. Prehistoric fossils to atomic bomb experiments are explored as well as the everyday life of 19th and 20th century inhabitants that made Nevada what it is today.

Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort Historic Park - 500 E. Washington Ave. / Las Vegas NV / 702-486-3511 / Modest Fee See Las Vegas Historic Sites section for more information

Ron Lee's World of Clowns - 380 Carousel Pkwy. / Henderson NV / 702-434-1700 / FREE One man’s fascination with painting clowns has lead to a full fledged studio factory that makes clown and cartoon sculptures. Tours of the factory are very popular, visitors can view all of the creative process in making the sculptures. Along side the fantastic displays of Ron Lee’s works are contained personal and publicity memorabilia of past and present circuses and their famous clowns.

The Auto Collections at the Imperial Palace - 3535 S. Las Vegas Blvd. / Las Vegas NV / 702-731-3311 / $ Elvis parked here! Well at least two of his autos are part of this huge collection of 350 cars. Believe it or not, these classic and one of a kind cars are for sale! The asking price ranges from a mere $20,000 to over a $1.4 million and once a car is sold it is replaced by another gem.

World Of Coca Cola - 3785 Las Vegas Boulevard / Showcase Mall / 702-270-COKE
Looking for the world’s largest Coca Cola bottle? Well, this is the place! The World of Coca-Cola is an extravaganza in homage to one of the world’s favorite soft drinks. There are lots of visuals for the eyes including the history of Coke along with legendary advertising campaigns and memorabilia as well as an amazing array of current Coca Cola souvenirs available for purchase.


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