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Vintage Vegas.
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The back story
Vintage Vegas: neon, El Cortez and the Golden Steer, the back story
Where to find the Las Vegas of the 1940s to 1960s: the neon signs, the old resorts and the steakhouses.
14 of the best · Las Vegas, Nevada
Museums, Galleries and Culture in Las Vegas
The Neon Museum and the Mob Museum, Springs Preserve, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, the Punk Rock Museum and the galleries of the Arts District.
Our 14 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
What's onThis week in Las Vegas
Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Las Vegas.
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Where old signs go to glow
The Neon Museum
A 2.27-acre campus of vintage Las Vegas signs: the Neon Boneyard, the North Gallery and a visitor centre in the old La Concha Motel lobby.
770 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101Explore View on map
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The National Museum of Organized Crime
The Mob Museum
The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, in a restored 1930s former federal courthouse.
300 Stewart Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101Explore View on map
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The heart of 18b
Arts Factory
A complex of galleries, studios and shops at the heart of the Arts District.
107 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104Explore View on map
The full list: Museums & Culture, A–Z
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History, neon and science.
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The Nevada Test Site story
Atomic Museum
A museum of the atomic age and the Nevada Test Site.
755 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119Explore View on map
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Exhibitions on the Strip
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
A small gallery at Bellagio with changing exhibitions.
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map
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Hands-on for kids
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum
A hands-on children’s museum next to the Smith Center.
360 Promenade Pl, Las Vegas, NV 89106Explore View on map
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Dinosaurs and desert life
Las Vegas Natural History Museum
A natural history museum north of downtown.
900 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101Explore View on map
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Contemporary art at UNLV
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art
UNLV’s art museum, with contemporary exhibitions.
4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154Explore View on map
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Nevada’s natural and human history
Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas
The state museum at Springs Preserve.
309 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107Explore View on map
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The oldest building in town
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park
The remains of the 1855 Mormon fort, Las Vegas’ first non-native settlement.
500 E Washington Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101Explore View on map
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Where Las Vegas began
Springs Preserve
The site of the springs where Las Vegas began, with museums, botanical gardens and trails.
333 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107Explore View on map
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The National Museum of Organized Crime
The Mob Museum
The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, in a restored 1930s former federal courthouse.
300 Stewart Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101Explore View on map
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Where old signs go to glow
The Neon Museum
A 2.27-acre campus of vintage Las Vegas signs: the Neon Boneyard, the North Gallery and a visitor centre in the old La Concha Motel lobby.
770 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101Explore View on map
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Punk’s story, told by punks
The Punk Rock Museum
A museum of punk rock history and memorabilia west of the Arts District.
1422 Western Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102Explore View on map
Galleries & the Arts District 2
Local art.
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The heart of 18b
Arts Factory
A complex of galleries, studios and shops at the heart of the Arts District.
107 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104Explore View on map
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Galleries, murals and vintage
Las Vegas Arts District (18b)
The 18-block Arts District south of downtown, with galleries, murals, vintage shops, bars and restaurants.
Main Street & Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89104Explore View on map
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