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Did you know that there are approximately 850 million visits to museums every year in America? They contribute $50 billion to the U.S. economy each year. If you think about how marvelous museums are, these numbers make sense. Museums can transport you to old worlds, future worlds, worlds you never thought you could be a part of.

If you’re looking to add some of those unknown worlds to your day, check out our list of museums in the area. They are all within driving distance and offer a variety of topics that will enchant every member of the family.
Arte Museum
Arte Museum

(702) 725-7200

3716 S Las Vegas Blvd Ste 208
Las Vegas, NV 89158   Directions Website

Prepare to immerse yourself in a breathtaking experience at the newly opened Arte Museum in the United States. The museum's exhibition is centered around the theme of "Eternal Nature" and showcases awe-inspiring natural landscapes alongside the cultural backdrop of the city. The exhibition promises to be a unique and captivating experience for all visitors.

If that wasn't enough to entice you, the Arte Museum takes it up with its innovative Arte Tea Bar. This multimedia-rich space offers visitors a sensory experience with tailor-made aromas and soundscapes that transport you into the artwork. Each piece of artwork takes you on a vivid and mesmerizing visual journey. Take advantage of the opportunity to experience this one-of-a-kind exhibition at the Arte Museum.

Discovery Children's Museum
Discovery Children's Museum

(702) 382-3445

360 Promenade Pl
Las Vegas, NV 89106   Directions Website

Explore the exciting world of science with your family at Discovery Children's Museum. You can learn and have fun simultaneously with over 100 interactive exhibits and attractions. Some featured exhibits include The Green Village, Einstein's Corner, and It's Your Choice.

For over 33 years, Discovery Children's Museum has been a non-profit organization and the premier interactive museum in Southern Nevada. It offers three floors filled with educational activities to stimulate your child's mind and satisfy their curiosity. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the museum's offerings.

Hollywood Cars Museum
Hollywood Cars Museum

(702) 331-6400

5115 Dean Martin Dr # 905
Las Vegas, NV 89118   Directions Website

Hollywood Cars Museum is home to an impressive collection of cars that have appeared in over 100 films, TV shows, and videos. The Museum features Hollywood classics like James Bond vehicles, Batmobiles, Doc Hudson's Hornet, the DeLorean time machine, the KITT from Knight Rider, and Fast and Furious cars.

Visitors can also see cars from famous TV shows and animated characters. Additionally, there are unique masterpieces like a bunk bed hot rod, the Red Baron, a piano car, a shruggie vehicle, and a 40-foot pink hot tub convertible limo. The Hollywood Cars Museum vehicles have been displayed in over thirty countries and are worth several million dollars.

Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Las Vegas Natural History Museum

(702) 384-3466

900 Las Vegas Blvd N
Las Vegas, NV 89101   Directions Website

Discover the wonders of the natural world at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. This incredible Museum offers interactive exhibits and educational programs that will transport you through time and across continents.

Explore galleries like the African Gallery, the Prehistoric Life Gallery, the International Wildlife Gallery, the Marine Life Gallery, the Geology Gallery, and the Wild Nevada Gallery. Take advantage of the chance to visit the MGM/Mirage Young Scientists Center and the Treasures of Egypt exhibit.

Madame Tussauds Las Vegas
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas

(702) 862-7800

3377 Las Vegas Blvd S Ste 2001
Las Vegas, NV 89109   Directions Website

Experience the thrill of mingling with the stars at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas. Be awed by the incredibly lifelike wax sculptures of the world's most iconic figures, including Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, Britney Spears, John Wayne, Hugh Hefner, Elvis Presley, JFK, George W. Bush, Martin Luther King Jr., Brad Pitt, Matthew McConaughey, and the legendary Wayne Newton himself.

This incredible museum has attracted visitors for over two centuries, and it's not hard to see why. With its compelling and immersive displays, Madame Tussauds Las Vegas taps into the innate curiosity and love for all things celebrity. Take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hobnob with the stars.

Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art | University of Nevada, Las Vegas

(702) 895-3381

4505 S Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154   Directions Website

The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is a must-visit destination for those interested in discovering and exploring the American Southwest, Mesoamerica, and surrounding regions. The Museum boasts an impressive collection of exhibits, educational programs, and events that aim to take visitors on a fascinating journey through time.

Visiting the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art will give you a comprehensive understanding of the region's rich history. The exhibits cover the cultural exchange, Spanish conquest, early European settlement, and present-day migration. The Museum immerses visitors in the captivating journey of these civilizations, offering a deeper understanding of the past and present of this intriguing region. With so much to explore and discover, there's no better way to gain a unique and comprehensive understanding of the region's history than by visiting the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art.

Museum of Illusions
Museum of Illusions

(702) 832-2629

3716 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, 89158
Website

Step into the fascinating world of illusions, where everything is not what it seems. Visit the Museum of Illusions in Las Vegas to witness fantastic illusions that will mesmerize you. Explore a magnificent collection of perspective-changing rooms, captivating installations, and enchanting images.

The exhibits will teach you that things are only sometimes what they seem, particularly in the Museum of Illusions in Las Vegas. Get ready to be amazed by an intriguing visual, sensory, and educational experience with plenty of new, unexplored illusions. You can experience our interactive installations through a pre-booked guided tour or explore them at your own pace. Regardless of your choice, be prepared to have your mind blown.

National Atomic Testing Museum
National Atomic Testing Museum

(702) 409-7366

755 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89119   Directions Website

Experience the thrill and excitement of the Atomic Testing Museum. This incredible Museum is a treasure trove of exhibits and artifacts that chronicle the history of nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site from 1951 to the present day. Witness the items used during the testing, such as Geiger counters, radiation testing devices, and radio badges.

Be amazed by the Native American artifacts discovered near the testing site, atomic age pop culture memorabilia, testing equipment, facility figures, videos, and interactive activities. And be sure not to miss the Ground Zero Theater, where you can feel the thrill of observing an atmospheric nuclear test simulation. The Atomic Testing Museum is an experience and a must-visit destination for anyone who loves history and science.

The Mob Museum
The Mob Museum

(702) 229-2734

300 Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101   Directions Website

The Mob Museum is a nonprofit organization in downtown Las Vegas that showcases the history and impact of organized crime on American society with hundreds of interactive exhibits and artifacts. Housed in a beautifully restored former U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, the Museum offers a contemporary and immersive experience that engages the senses and provides a thought-provoking look at the ongoing power struggle between organized crime and law enforcement.

Visitors can explore at their own pace, tour with a guide, or participate in a group scavenger hunt. The Museum also offers immersive experiences like the Crime Lab, Firearm Training Simulator, and the fully functioning Speakeasy in The Underground.

The Neon Museum Las Vegas
The Neon Museum Las Vegas

(702) 387-6366

770 Las Vegas Blvd N
Las Vegas, NV 89101   Directions Website

The Neon Museum is a non-profit in Las Vegas dedicated to preserving and displaying iconic signs from famous locations, such as the Hacienda Horse & Rider sign, The Flame Restaurant sign, and many others. The Museum's mission is to collect, protect, research, and exhibit significant Las Vegas signs for educational and cultural enrichment.

The Museum has an outdoor exhibit area called the Neon Boneyard and a visitor's center inside the former La Concha Motel lobby. The collection documents changes and trends in sign design and technology from the 1930s to the present.

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