There is more to Las Vegas than gambling. It has some of the finest museums on the West Coast. Some of them are dedicated to the rich history of Las Vegas. If you feel withdrawal symptoms you can always play blackjack online, but this won't likely be the case. The museums are so interesting, you will forget about everything else.
Erotic Heritage Museum 3275 Industrial Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-369-6442 Rating & Comments
We invite you to behold and explore the vast array of socio-cultural perspectives depicting our erotic heritage, including a special emphasis on the unfolding of the American Sexual Revolution of the 20th Century. More Information for Erotic Heritage Museum
Goldwell Open Air Museum West of Beatty, NV near Rhyolite, NV
702-870-9946 Rating & Comments
The Goldwell Open Air Museum is a 7.8 acre outdoor sculpture park approximately 5 miles west of the town of Beatty and 120 miles north of Las Vegas. It is a free admission facility, open year-round, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It began as a project of Belgian artist Albert Szukalski in 1984 with the installation of his major sculpture, "The Last Supper," which he created in cooperation with several Beatty residents More Information for Goldwell Open Air Museum
Las Vegas Natural History Museum 900 Las Vegas Blvd North, Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-384-DINO Rating & Comments
Features animated dinosaurs, Southern Nevada's plant and animal life, international wildlife room, shark exhibit with live sharks, children's hands-on exploration room, and gift shop. Now open, a new floor to the Museum featuring exhibits about the African Savanna and African Rainforest. Also features Treasures of Egypt. More Information for Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Marjorie Barrick Museum 4505 Maryland Pkwy. , Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-895-3381 Rating & Comments
The University of Nevada Las Vegas' Marjorie Barrick Museum (the Barrick) is undergoing a transformation. We have a vision of becoming a more community-centered arts organization, a cultural gathering place for UNLV students, faculty, staff, and alumni; the Las Vegas Community; and visitors alike. More Information for Marjorie Barrick Museum
Neon Museum Fremont Street, Las Vegas NV 89101
702-387-NEON Rating & Comments
The Neon Museum officially "opened" with the installation of its first refurbished sign, The Hacienda Horse and Rider, on November 15, 1996 at the intersection of Las Vegas Blvd. and Fremont Street. Today ten refurbished signs can be seen 24 hours a day 7 days a week in outdoor "galleries". More Information for Neon Museum
Nevada State Museum 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107
702-486-5205 Rating & Comments
Through expansive historic collections, the museum works to advance the understanding of the history, pre-history and natural history of Nevada, emphasizing Southern Nevada and its relationship with surrounding areas. More Information for Nevada State Museum
Searchlight Museum 200 Michael Wendell Way, Searchlight, NV
1-297-1682 Rating & Comments
The Searchlight Heritage Museum, a satellite of the Clark County Heritage Museum, reports the history of the mining boom town of Searchlight, which once surpassed Las Vegas in population. The story of Searchlight mining and railroad heritage and its many colorful pioneer citizens is told through photos, artifacts, exhibits, and an outdoor mining park. More Information for Searchlight Museum
Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art 450 Fremont St., Suite 280, Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-382-2926 Rating & Comments
The Museum, founded in 2003, is a privately funded, non-profit organization. It moved to its current location in the Neonopolis in 2008 and presently features over 20,000 square feet of exhibit area, with a main gallery, a special exhibitions gallery, and a small works gallery. The SNMFA Emporium provides exhibit space for local, regional and International artists to display their current work. In addition a expansion into a 10,000 sq. ft. adjacent space is planned which will include a large exhibition gallery dedicated to large works including installation art and free-standing sculpture. More Information for Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art
The Mob Museum 300 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-229-2734 Rating & Comments
The Mob Museum is a world-class destination in downtown Las Vegas dedicated to the thrilling story of organized crime and law enforcement. It presents an exciting and authentic view of the mob’s impact on Las Vegas history and its unique imprint on the world. With tales so intriguing they need no embellishment, the Museum reveals an insider’s look at the events and people on both sides of this continuing battle. True stories of mob history are brought to life in a bold and contemporary style via engaging exhibits and multi-sensory experiences. The Mob Museum puts the visitor in the middle of the action through high-tech theater presentations, iconic one-of-a-kind artifacts and interactive, themed environments. More Information for The Mob Museum
Thunderbird Museum 4445 Tyndall Ave., Nellis Air Force Base, NV 89191
702-652-9902 Rating & Comments
The Thunderbirds offer public tours of their facility every Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00pm The tour is not held on federal holidays or during the team's Christmas, Easter and mid-season break. More Information for Thunderbird Museum
Walker African-American Museum 705 W Van Buren, Las Vegas, NV 89106
702-647-2242 Rating & Comments
The museum, a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation, strives to preserve and promote the history of people of African descent in Las Vegas, as well as across the US and abroad. The museum offers over 10,000 items consisting of ethnic dolls, art, artifacts, figurines, posters, prints, books, magazines, buttons, records, and personal items of renown African-Americans and must more. The museum's gift shop offers an array of afrocentric art, gifts, greeting cards, fashion and accessories. More Information for Walker African-American Museum
As you you can see there is plenty to do in Las Vegas. Obviously while in Vegas, you can take advantage of live roulette and playing other casino games in the flesh. Balance is important so you can go to the museums during the day and party once the sun goes down.