Nevada State Museum - Las Vegas

This was very interesting. We didn't know how big the Springs Preserve is, so we ended up running out of time (we allowed three hours). I had eight minutes before closing. If we visit again, I would like to come here first. Spend some more quality time here.The museum has several interesting areas, mining, gaming, and the Dinosaurs. There were other people highlighted besides the miners (there was a display of the crystals and various gems, worth noting) and the Gaming/Casino historical figures. The other people I refer to, were the Chinese, who were here in 1857 (?- is what I remember, if I am recalling it correctly), working on the Railroad, and the Native Americans (formerly called "Indians"), it was the Paiute or the group before them. There were other animals displays that were also interesting. But what really wow'ed me were the Dinosaurs, that was very neat to see. I like History. And Museums were also my favorite, when I was a kid, learning about different things, figures, events, people, artwork, etc.Outside of the Museum, there were bathrooms and the gift shop at the doors. At closing, the lights were shut off. There was also a pretty tree which was bordered by benches.

We saw signs of the NV State museum during this trip and finally got around to attend, already visiting the Natural History Museum a few years back. Several reviews seemed Ho-Hum, and it's hard to see it from the road, but we wanted to check it out during the heat wave before leaving. FYI, It's more than a school outing. This place is massive and, tastefully curated inside and out. They invested a large amount of funds to create a stellar museum to accommodate large crowds. But (as I see it) there may be a lack of marketing to continually promote and popularize it, compared to pricy resort shows and headliners. Maybe I'm wrong, but it was practically empty. The dioramas are thoughtfully displayed with great written articles and mesmerizing artifacts throughout the history of LV and NV. There are 2 buildings we had time to visit- History and "Origen". Both were great!Take your time and stroll through the Museum to understand NV history, then check out the Origen Facility that will delight and challenge the kid in you.The geography film via Martin Sheen, lets you imagine what occurred over the millennia, the Jurassic Park section is absolutely wonderful, the actual Flash Flood platform will frighten anyone who lives near water, and the brief "Boulder Dam" project snippet are riveting. I would choose this museum to anything/everything on the LV Strip for location, content, history and value. We need to visit the surrounding park, trails and butterfbotanical garden next trip. This is a venue that you need to visit and enjoy a few times.

Such a hit! I loved exploring this museum! There's a beautiful timeline of Nevada from the Ice Age through the 1960's and modern era. I loved the beautiful displays of the native animals to Nevada along with the displays of mid-century newspapers and art. A lovely option for the family OR a solo trip. You'll spend plenty of time learning and interacting with the different parts of the museum. Definitely plan to go back soon and bring more of my family members along with me.

Vibe: let's explore our new hometown & learn more about the state in which we live Tip: Nevada residents receive discount Price: $9 admission feeIncludes: Nevada State Museum, Origen Museum, Botanical Gardens, Butterfly House, Boomtown Buildings, WaterWorks, TrailsParking: free, mostly under shady solar panelsHours: Thurs-Mon, 9am-4pmAs a new resident of Las Vegas, I'm fascinated by its history but also by the adaptive nature of its native flora and fauna. This museum offered so much enjoyment that a second trip is needed to take it all in. I started with The NV State Museum (inside) and learned how and why NV became a state. I was surprised by why people even initially moved to the desert area to begin with. I enjoyed walking through the history, folklore, stories, pictures, animal replicas, memorabilia, of the state. After a delicious meal at their onsite cafe, I continued to catch the train to BoomTown, where they have replicated life here from the early 1900s. Complete with (air conditioned) General Store, Boarding home, Train Station, Saloon, and Theatre for wandering inside. After the 5 minute train ride back, I briefly walked through the Origen Museum. This is an interactive place for the kiddos to enjoy hands-on activities concerning the state, people, weather here. The grounds are well maintained with restrooms available, clean and plentiful around every corner.I appreciated that after hours wandering the facilities, returning to my shaded car in late afternoon...my thermos contained ice cold water still. I was definitely parched by then.

Despite the size of this museum, I still enjoyed it and learned so much. Lots of interesting facts on the history of not only the state of Nevada, but the process leading to how it became a state, reasons for railroads, immigrants looking for jobs here and of course.....casinos and gambling!Admission was half off so for adult locals, it cost us a total of $19.90 for two. Located at the Springs Preserve, your admission ticket is good not only just for this museum, but there's another one called Origen Museum which unfortunately we weren't able to check out as we ran out of time. Hours are 9am-4pm. We arrived around 215p ish and to me personally, that's too late and you won't be able to see everything the Springs Preserve has in store for you. It took us about an hour for the Nevada State Museum. Thank goodness we were able to squeeze in The Boomtown 1905. Cute little re-created historical streetscape that tells the story of Las Vegas from 1905 to 1920. There's a train that takes you to and from Springs Preserve to Boomtown. I'm tellin you....you can literally spend the entire operating hours here....there's so much to see and do! Wanted to check out the butterfly exhibit too.Only reason why I knocked off one star is because of their operating hours...why close so early? Why not close around like...6p instead?

Attached to the Springs Preserve the Nv State Museum offers both permanent and rotating exhibits...there is a small section on the beginnings of Las Vegas as well as several other exhibits interspersed throughout the large facility...while leaving our visit today we noticed a sign in the window across from the gift shop advertising a small cafe as "coming soon"...if it comes to fruition this will be a very nice addition to the museum...nice place to spend a couple of hours, especially you do the Springs Preserve on the same day...RECOMMEND

The Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas is a great place to learn about the history and culture of Nevada. It has three permanent exhibits: "GI Glamour: Barbara Gates and the Women's Army Corps," "Liberace: Real and Beyond," and "Nevada: A People and Place Through Time."The "GI Glamour" exhibit tells the story of Barbara Gates, a Las Vegas native who served in the Women's Army Corps during World War II. The exhibit features photographs, uniforms, and other artifacts from Gates's time in the WAC.The "Liberace" exhibit features rarely-seen costumes, religious items, and other personal effects from the life of Liberace, the flamboyant Las Vegas entertainer.The "Nevada" exhibit explores the history of Nevada from its earliest inhabitants to the present day. It covers topics such as geology, Native American history, mining, and the rise of Las Vegas.Admission to the museum is free for members of the Nevada State Museum and Springs Preserve. Non-members must pay admission, which is $9.95 for Nevada residents and $18.95 for non-residents. Children ages 2 and under are free for both residents and non-residents.

Nice to get some educational content in our trip to Sin City. Learn the natural history of the region

My daughter wanted to go to a Museum, so we decided to book reservations to the Springs Preserve on a Sunday. It was pretty easy to book reservations. We went online to Springs Preserve and booked tickets for 3 at 9:00 A.M arrival.The Nevada State Museum is a part of the Springs Preserve. It's relatively small, with one level available, the second level. It has a small gift shop, restroom availability and several exhibits. During our visit, the educational area was closed down, event rooms unavailable and the viewing decks were also unavailable. The first exhibit that we went into, which is the permanent exhibit, consisted of Dinosaur fossils, information on the Wild West and the growth of the state of Nevada. The exhibit offers an interactive visitor experience that interprets the history of Nevada dating back millions of years to the most recent Las Vegas. It is a 13,000 square-foot permanent gallery visitors. Nevada's state fossil is the ichthyosaur which is on display with some historical information. The other exhibit we looked at was the Nevada gallery through the decades. This consisted of wide range of photography, slot machines, automobiles, motorcycles and more. There is a lot to read at this exhibit, however, it is relatively short compared to the permanent exhibit at the Nevada State Museum.Afterwards, we stopped inside the Gift shop at the Nevada State Museum. We ended up buying a rattlesnake plushie, a few Nevada shirts, and a cool pen. Overall it was a great experience at this museum, however, it was relatively short though. I think we were able to see everything that it had in about a hour.

Very interesting off the strip museum for people who don't like the casinos. I really enjoyed this for an hlwhole afternoon.