Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas

Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas From prehistoric creatures to fabulous showgirls, explore the story of Nevada and Las Vegas. The museum is open Thursday to Monday, 9am - 4pm.

Tickets are required for non members for entry - book here: https://bit.ly/3cS7Eba. Members can show their membership cards on entry. The Nevada State Museum offers an interactive visitor experience that interprets the history of Nevada dating back millions of years to the present. Across a 13,000 square-foot permanent exhibit gallery visitors will find how geology shaped the Great Basin and Nevad

a, learn of the early flora and fauna that roamed this once great sea. Hear the story of Native Americans, pioneers, early settlers, miners, railroaders, ranchers and entrepreneurs. Learn about the Hoover Dam, the atomic era and the rise of Las Vegas as the resort capital of the world. The museum also features a research library, educational labs and a store.

Museum Guide Workshops: September 14th!⁠⁠Inspire exploration and learning at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas. No expe...
09/13/2026

Museum Guide Workshops: September 14th!⁠
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Inspire exploration and learning at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas. No expert knowledge is required. We provide training, resources, and support.⁠
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The Museum Guide Program is an opportunity for lifelong learners to connect with the museum to not only continue their individual learning journey but to encourage educational exploration to our school groups and adult guests. Prospective Museum Guides will demonstrate an interest in learning, promoting learning in audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and assisting in creating a positive museum experience for the guests that they encounter. ⁠
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Museum Guides are not required to be experts as training and support will be provided by the museum.⁠
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Interested in becoming a museum guide?⁠
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Contact our Education Department at [email protected]⁠
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Join the Nevada State Museum every Saturday to discover the concept behind Animal Flow, presented by The Strip Movement....
09/13/2026

Join the Nevada State Museum every Saturday to discover the concept behind Animal Flow, presented by The Strip Movement. Animal Flow will help in building strength and flexibility while moving through poses based upon the animals found in Nevada’s natural environment. These movements will help combat the stiffness we develop through sitting during the week. ⁠
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Every week we will focus on a new desert-dwelling animal with a fresh series of poses relating to their lifestyle. This program is great for all ages, including families and seniors!⁠
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⁠Saturdays at 2 pm⁠
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$10 for youth and $20 for adults, discount packages available for those who sign up for multiple sessions!⁠
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⁠ Advanced reservations are required. Register by 5 pm on Fridays by emailing [email protected]. ⁠
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Join us on September 17 at 4pm! Common Threads presents⁠The Revolution of 1800: Monarchists, Jacobins, Quids and the Ris...
09/12/2026

Join us on September 17 at 4pm! Common Threads presents⁠
The Revolution of 1800: Monarchists, Jacobins, Quids and the Rise of Partisan Politics⁠
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Speaker:⁠
Elizabeth Nelson, Associate Professor⁠
University of Las Vegas⁠
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The election of Thomas Jefferson to the Presidency in 1800 was heralded by his supporters as more than just a political victory; in their eyes it was a redemption of ideals of the Constitution which they claimed had been trampled by the Federalists. What was heralded as a new standard of political virtue, however, rapidly devolved into acrimonious debates about patronage, loyalty, and the fear of political defection. In the pages of a newly partisan press, founded to do battle over political ideas and ideals, the editors debated the terms of representative government and the dangers presented to the Constitution by their political foes, crafting a new language of politics to rally the loyalty of new voters and define the political terrain of the new Republic.⁠
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Join us for engaging talks that are equal parts educational and entertaining. Every third Thursday at 4pm!⁠
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Common Threads is a monthly series, where experts share stories of the cultural and natural history of Nevada and the greater Southwest. Each talk is designed to spark curiosity and conversation, while creating a welcoming space to learn, connect, and unwind.⁠
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What to expect⁠
45-minute lecture⁠
Interactive Q&A⁠
Relaxed time to mingle and discuss⁠
Complimentary water, soft drinks, and w**e for learners 21+ ⁠
Common Threads events are free with museum admission.⁠
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Taking a moment for remembrance on this 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. ❤️An American flag flying at half-mast a...
09/11/2026

Taking a moment for remembrance on this 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. ❤️

An American flag flying at half-mast at the Las Vegas Army Airfield, now known as Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV, 1942.

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Created in 1996 as Traveling Trunks, our Museum in a Box program brings themed educational materials directly to student...
09/11/2026

Created in 1996 as Traveling Trunks, our Museum in a Box program brings themed educational materials directly to students, focusing on Nevada’s human and natural history. Designed for educators, the program is free for all CCSD public schools and boxes are delivered for free, thanks to generous support from the Friends of NSMLV.

Boxes are free to borrow for two to four weeks. Program themes are actively maintained through educator input, ongoing research, and alignment with the Nevada Academic Content Standards.

For more information, questions, special requests, or cancellations, please email [email protected] or visit lasvegasnvmuseum.org/miab to learn more!

Returns are scheduled for the final Friday of your reservation.

Introducing Museum Mingle, a casual social gathering for members, volunteers, friends, and anyone who wants to hang out ...
09/10/2026

Introducing Museum Mingle, a casual social gathering for members, volunteers, friends, and anyone who wants to hang out with us before our monthly Common Threads lecture.

Building community, sharing stories, and getting to know your Nevada State Museum.

Come early, grab a cookie, meet some fellow museum folks, and settle in with us before the evening’s program.

Museum Mingle is open to everyone!
When? Third Thursday of each month
What time? 3 PM
Where? Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas

Come for the stories. Stay for the cookies.

Free with Museum Admission!

Check out Discovery Saturdays 11am-3pm in our Education Room at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas!Experience a fun, int...
09/09/2026

Check out Discovery Saturdays 11am-3pm in our Education Room at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas!

Experience a fun, interactive way to learn about Nevada’s natural and human history. Bring the whole family and ignite your curiosity with a hands-on education collection of artifacts and fossils, workshops, crafts, puzzles and games. With new activities every week, there’s always something new to discover.

Welcoming back our Focus Fridays program! Our Focus Fridays program returns September 11th at 1pm and returning every 2n...
09/08/2026

Welcoming back our Focus Fridays program! Our Focus Fridays program returns September 11th at 1pm and returning every 2nd Friday of the month! ⁠
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Our September Focus Friday Program will be "Clues in the Bones: Tracing History Through Animal Bones" presented by Ginny Lucas.⁠
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Our themed museum experience featuring guided gallery tours, collection highlights, and hands-on activities centered on a focused topic. For questions, contact our education department at [email protected]⁠
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Drop-ins are welcome, as space allows. Suggested donation $5.00. Your donation directly supports our educational programming at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas.⁠
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Celebrate Nevada Day at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas!Join us Friday, October 30, from 9 AM - 4 PM for family frien...
09/08/2026

Celebrate Nevada Day at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas!

Join us Friday, October 30, from 9 AM - 4 PM for family friendly activities, crafts, community partners, and opportunities to explore Nevada’s history!

Admission is free for Nevada residents with valid ID. Costumes are encouraged!

Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas
309 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas NV 89107
9 AM - 4 PM

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Las Vegas, NV

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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+17024865205

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