I have always driven past the museum on my way home from work in the evening and never made an attempt to go there on my weekend but I heard from a coworker about what the museum offered and decided to check it out. And the best part, it's FREE to visit. I first went into the main exhibit hall where you check in and checked out the exhibits starting with prehistoric information going to human habitation to the rise of gambling and modern Las Vegas. Outside they had various structures from around the turn of the 20th century to houses and buildings that represented various eras of Clark County and Las Vegas. You can go into the houses and if you're a fan of trains, you can go inside the caboose. If you go into the Babcock & Wilcox house, it has displays that go into the building of Hoover Dam as they were the company that built the dam's penstock. You can easily spend an hour or 2 here so if you're looking for something different to do and don't mind driving a bit from the strip, definitely give this museum a look. read more

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My mom says she took me here once upon a time when I was little but I have no recollection.. a friend of mine sent me an online flyer for their December holiday event they had for one of the weekends. I thought it sounded like fun, historic buildings dressed up for Christmas, and also free. We made it at the tale end so didn't get a chance to go into the museum in the front, but went through all the homes. The volunteers where all very sweet , and it was a fun wholesome event. They had hot coco and cookies that were of no cost, but they excepted donations. Also a small vocal group was performing in the middle of the event. I think if they paired with a local food truck it would have been the icy on the top, but you really cant be that picky when its of no cost to go. Overall I had a fun time with my family and will go back some time to go to the museum portion . read more

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In the last few years, I've been spending more and more time in Vegas. This last trip was nearly the entire month of November. As you can imagine, after countless trips, there's only so much you can see and do on the Strip and DTLV. Lately, I've been venturing outwards, exploring more local areas and so glad I decided to check out the Clark County Museum. There's so much to see, learn and explore there which was unexpected. It's such a gem that even Vegas residents don't know about. During this visit, I heard several locals saying they had no idea this place existed and was their first time there. There's so much that's so cool about the Clark County Museum that showcases the history of Southern Nevada. It's not just your typical museum that located inside some building with a bunch of random exhibits. They do have one Pueblo style exhibit building that's pretty awesome in itself. What really sets them apart is all the interactive outdoor exhibits. There's an entire ghost town and trail, a street full of restored historic homes (Yes, you can go inside every single building), including a 1900's print shop. Trains you can go inside. Each building is set up and decorated to represent the time period they are showcasing. I expected this to be a quick visit but ended up spending several hours exploring the place completely immersed in each unique exhibit. The last part that makes this even more awesome was that it was totally free! read more

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I had no idea that we had a historical museum all about Clark County! My husband suggested we visit this museum a few days ago and I'm so glad he did. The museum is located off Boulder Hwy in Henderson and is extremely well maintained. There was ample parking and entry was free! We didn't realize how much walking there would be outdoors, so we only stayed about an hour since it was so hot outside, but we plan to come back in the cooler months as there's so much we didn't even explore. You could easily spend 2-3 hours here. I loved that they were able to salvage some of the historical buildings from Boulder City and Henderson when the railroad and Hoover Dam were being built. They also had replicas of many historical buildings, like the Print Shop. Almost all buildings & trains were open, allowing you to step inside and explore the history of our County even further (PS: the buildings all had A/C which was nice). Inside the Visitor's Center, which is the first building near the parking lot, we were able to pick up a map of the property. There is a massive indoor exhibit in which we learned about plants & wildlife native to the area, the multiple Indigenous tribes that inhabit this land, how the railroad & Hoover Dam influenced the rise of casinos, and how Vegas eventually became the sparkling City of debauchery that it is today. There were also clean restrooms located inside the Visitor's Center as well as a water refill station and a small gift shop. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a free afternoon spent learning about our great city and Clark County. I'm excited to go back once the weather cools down! read more

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Four locals visited for the first time today, and we agreed we'll be back. First, parking and admission are free, this is family friendly, with flat, pretty good access for much of the property. Next, the homes were decorated for the holidays and we picked up a few recipes to try which was a delight. The indoor and outdoor displays were well maintained, beautifully detailed, had great informational signage, and they addressed "sensitive" topics in a balanced way IMHO. The weather was perfect to walk the historic small "town" they have brought to life here. Please drop a donation in as you enter, or exit, to support the evolving work of this fabulous non-profit. read more

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A great county museum. Smallish, inside, but there's plenty to see- and lots more outside. A good overview of local history, with lots of interesting facts. Historic buildings and vehicles outside, nicely kept. Friendly, helpful staff. I wasn't sure if this would be worth the trip out from Vegas but it was (to a history nerd, anyway.) Figure to be here for an hour or two, depending on how much you want to walk and read. Would be fun for kids- I'd definitely take Kid K here. More interesting and far cheaper than the state museum (though that does include another museum and the nature preserve; I just mean the state museum itself.) Standard admission is $2. I qualify as a senior (over 55) so $1 for me, a 50% discount! Seriously, this is worth $10. read more

This is a free museum located in Henderson. Although located in Henderson, this museum is really about the founding and history of Las Vegas. At first, I thought it was literally just one building which was the main exhibit hall that you see as you walk into the premises. The main thing I didn't like about it were the random Indian noises that would play over and over again. I think the exhibit would be much better if those were turned off. The history of gambling, the city, and the Native Americans that lived there were great exhibits to look at. As we exited the building, we started walking to other places because there's a gigantic empty lot across the main exhibit. There was a lackluster garden walkway. It wasn't until we kept walking further down the road that we realized how huge this museum actually was. Further down the road are multiple buildings that are real houses that they transported here for the public. Each house is as detailed as the main exhibit. There's also a chapel, a printing press, a trailer home, train, and an outdoor exhibit. All of these buildings and exhibits are very well maintained which I found impressive. There was so much to see that we actually ran out of time. Once again, all of this is completely free. I did say that I found the heavy use of mannequins to be kind of unnerving since sometimes, it was just me all alone in a house with mannequins. I'd imagine some of these would be creepy looking at night for the employees that have to close up. Overall, this is a museum worth visiting simply because it's free which is not something you can say about a lot of attractions in Vegas. read more

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This is probably the best museum in Las Vegas. I came here countless times with loved ones. Admission is only $2 and there's much to learn and explore. I hope one day the city sees its potential because this should be a place for field trips and for students to learn about local history. read more

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My husband and I went to the museum for the first time ever. The exhibits, trains, houses, barn, chapel, garden and trail were all worth experiencing. The admission is free for NV residents. They open daily from 9:00 am-4:30 pm. read more

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Grab the kids and go get some fresh air and some education! Admission is close to nothing and this is wonderful way to explore and enjoy some family time! The entrance goes through the gift shop and outside to a dirt trail and the first exhibit. There is an actual little neighborhood just across the street. There are a few residential houses, a church, a post office, etc. You are permitted to tour the neighborhood and walk through the houses. They are furnished and have mannequins inside. The neighborhood is from the 1950's, so the furniture, fixtures, news, architecture, etc is all true to the era! Enjoy. read more

It's a gem of a museum I visit during the holidays annually. A lot of history. A lot to see and learn about. During December there is the bonus of holidays decorations added to the Heritage Street homes! Some exhibits with the museum are permanent, but a portion of the museum has a changing exhibit space. For example, when I visited December of 2024, there was a Vintage Toys exhibit at the time. Amazingly very inexpensive general admission costs too! Typically it does not stay open late at all (except with special events). read more

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It was very small museum but I had my fun and get to know little bit of history of Nevada. Fyi. Entrance fee was $2 per person. read more

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If you want to find some old Vegas history and travel back in time the Clark County Museum is the place to be. Located in Henderson on S. Boulder Hwy and self parking free of charge & price to get in was VERY reasonable $2 for adults $1 for kids and seniors First glimpse into the inside museum your not quite sure about how cool it is BUT give it time before you judge head outside and follow the path on the map you are given and you won't be disappointed. You see what life was like in real life displays dating back to the 1800s going inside a train and train station and into some old house with old time views, decoration, and history lessons. It's pretty awesome and definitely worth a day trip read more

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A stroll in time dating back to the early 1800's hundreds -- this museum is settled in Henderson, Nevada. There's several homes that have been refurbished. The houses depict the traditional family homes across the valley over the decades. Each house has a lengthy history. From the furniture to the window panels there are tons of stuff to sift through. My personal favorite is the printing press room. They display typewriters, a massive press, and so much more. I also really enjoyed the historical context provided by the museum in each of the many homes. Very family friendly and good idea for early morning before the major heat. read more

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I wanted to bring my kids to learn a little history so we found rave reviews and showed up. There was a small young kids field trip so we kind of followed behind them. Can't beat the admission fee $2/adult and $1/kids. Makes me wonder how any museum can survive of those admission rates. The place is large and they did an amazing job keeping this museum so nice and updated. We loved learning a little history and seeing all the old houses and how people used to live. Solid 4.5/5 stars. I recommend everyone see it at least once in their life if they are in the area. read more

This is not fancy, but it is fascinating especially the old homes along Heritage Street. My children loved visiting (recommend elementary and up) and still love it. Since it is spread out best time to go is early Spring or late Fall. read more

We love the Clark County museum! It's affordable, small and intimate. The houses are our favorite! We come every Christmas for their annual Christmas night where everyone is so helpful and friendly. If you are looking for somewhere to go with the kids and make it educational, Clark County museum is the choice! read more

If you have never been in the Clark County Museum before and wondered where you might find it ... well, it's located in Henderson, south on Boulder Highway. This is a great place to spend the day and look at some amazing historical exhibits. There is a very little fee to pay when you enter the museum. At the front, you can find a tiny shop too, where you'll be able to purchase gifts, books, and other goods. The museum consists the Exhibit Center, Nature Trails & Ghost Town, Heritage Street, and the Mojave Desert Gardens. I loved the historical journey from the Ice Age to the Age of Entertainment! The timeline chronicles the history and culture of the ancient Pueblo and the more recent Paiute, the first Anglo pioneers and their daily lives ... You are free to walk through the ghost town buildings ... the nature trails ... You must stay on the trails! Enjoyed walking around the Heritage Street of historic homes ... One of the buildings consists the Donald W. Reynolds Print Shop (replica, 1900) This print shop houses original printing equipment including the Intertype typesetting and composition machine, a large Babcock cylinder printing press! Don't touch the ink on the press cylinder or frame, it's only 65 years old and hasn't dried yet! So much to explore here and learn about our history! I will be back again for sure! read more

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This place is a very sad excuse for a museum. It's as if someone from the county said "hey we got all this crap lying around, let's make a museum and charge people to see all our crap." Now getting here was a bit of a challenge because this was way out in Henderson, NV, which is nowhere near vegas. You really need to have your own car to get here as there is no public transportation. But it was still a challenge because GPS lead us to the wrong location. Outside of the main building they have the little desert garden with native plants. Not much there but it was at least passable. They they have these old houses that they recreated to look post war era. This was complete with creepy mannequins as well. Then you can check out their train depot with several cars to explore. There there was the main exhibit inside the main building. It was part natural history and part las vegas history. the wood paneling and the crappy sound system felt straight out of a 1980s field trip experience. I'm sorry but Clark County deserves a much better museum than this. It should be far better accessible with far more things to see. And please do something about that God awful sound system. read more

Being able to walk into an actual house from a specific time period completely changes your museum experience. I've been here numerous times and I absolutely love this place. read more

Take a trip back into this live Time Capsule. Pay at the front gift shop, admission is $1-2. Self-guided tours, so you can take your time in taking it all in. Make sure the weather is clear enough for you to walk outdoors and explore the different houses over 100 years old! Donated by real families that remain apart of Nevada's history. Start with the immersive indoor tour of the complete history of what makes Nevada what it is today. Grab a Scavenger map from the gift shop for kids - it's free and interactive (they even get a prize for returning the pencil to the front - big win for the kids). Give yourself about an hour or two to explore the grounds outside the museum. Genuine mining carts and equipment. To the old city jail cell. Cool recommendation for the little explorers :) read more

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Simply put, this place is awesome! 5 stars is not enough. I've lived in Vegas since the early 80's. Went there shortly after moving here and was not impressed. Back then, there wasn't much to see. I recently went again and was blown away--with everything If you're into history, if you've lived in Vegas a long time or even if you're new or you just like an afternoon out, check out the CC Museum. It's clean, well-maintained, educational and informative. The employees working there were friendly and helpful. When my girlfriend and I went, we expected to kill an hour or two. We ended up staying there around 4 hours and it still wasn't enough time to take everything in. Walking to our car, we were already discussing a return visit. This museum is a true hidden gem. read more

An awesome and affordable place to visit! Take your time and see all the details inside and out. read more

Clark County Museum - Take the walk down this street, go into the buildings, yards, even to the church - Museums Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

We make a point of visiting at least once a year and especially enjoy the street of vintage houses from different eras decorated to each home's period of time. read more

Amazing experience...we've gone 4 times! It's really a different experience each time! Worth the visit!!!

What: local museum. There is a small indoor museum, then a bunch of things outside - houses from different decades, decorated inside for that time period with detailed cards and descriptions everywhere. We also looked at the train depot and barn. We didn't make it to the ghost town as I got tired of walking. Since it is the holidays, many of the displays are decorated for Christmas which is a really nice touch. There is so much to see in each house! Service: amazingly nice and helpful people. After discovering how large this place was, I was worried my 82 year old father wouldn't be able to walk it much. They then offered at no cost, a scooter for him to use. Wow!! He'd never been on one so he was really loving it! Cost: $2 that I'd gladly pay any day! We'll definitely be back since we didn't see it all. It's a real gem. Support your local county museum guys!! read more

I thought this was a very pleasant place to spend some time while in the Las Vegas area. The admission charge is only $2. The grounds here cover a total of 30 acres. There's a whole bunch of historical artificates, such as old buildings, wagons, mining equipment, etc. There's also a bunch of homes and other buildings that have been moved here fully intact which are fully restored, furnished and even have mannequins inside, and you can walk around and tour them inside. Finally, there is a small indoor museum with historical information about the area. Definitely an interesting place to visit. Plan on spending an hour or two here. read more

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Moved to Henderson in 2019 and just found this gem of a place. WOW.....what can I say, it's AMAZING. you actually get to walk back in time ( literally) as you walk through actually houses ( homes ) from back in the day. Absolutely loved every minute of it. All houses are air conditioned aswell which makes this experience very pleasant in warmer weather. Now, we didn't do the nature trail but will return when it gets a bit cooler . It took us 3 hours to just tour the homes. This is a go to place for the history buff and if you want to see something else besides sweaty , overdressed tourists on the strip I payed 2 dollars and the hubby which just turned 62 payed a buck . Teust me, you'll love it read more

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I'm a local bartender and I've visited this place nearly half a dozen times and suggest it to everyone that's looking for a local gem. Admission, last I went, was $2. It's never been more than that. Go! read more

What an unexpected surprise! I saw the tiny building and figured we'd be in and out in minutes. I was so wrong... we were there for hours! Coming inside there were lots of people mulling around the lobby. I think they were waiting for people shipping in the tiny gift shop. After paying, we walked around the building. The displays were interesting and told the great story of Southern Nevada. Stepping outside was when I was surprised, this place is HUGE! There were so many great exhibits. There is an entire town of vintage buildings to explore. Not to mention the depot, the cemetery (by the borax wagons), the rail cars, and so on. It was amazing how much there was to see. My legs were worn out by the time we finished walking the campus. It was a fun was to spend the day. So much fun! read more

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A wonderful place to see the history of Clark County, it was fun to explore several old homes and the Henderson Train Depot.

Went today with my husband, spent about 2hrs, so much to see! Loved every minute if it and will definitely be going back! I will be sure to take anyone that visits us here in Vegas too! I especially want to thank the staff for being so informative and friendly! read more

Clark County Museum - They give you a map too! Wonderful experience - Museums Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Hidden gem. Vintage houses relocated and time appropriate decor, train and farm equipment. Main building has wildlife and historical exhibits about nevada. All that for two whole dollars! Workers are volunteers, please respect that when dealing with them read more

I took my grandchildren and their two friends (ages7-9) on Aug. 5th '23 to the Museum. They loved having the color photo scavenger hunt to find things in the indoor and outdoor exhibits. It really helped to keep them focused. Loved having the water fountain that refills water bottles. Air conditioning in all the main buildings is a plus. Their favorites: barn, jail, Printshop, trailer, dire wolf, mine, Native American exhibit. Highlight for them was getting to choose a rock/mineral for doing the hunt. They were thrilled! Staff is super friendly. A great experience for all ages. read more

Clark County Museum - Museums Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

The price is right at The Clark County Museum.$2 for adults. $1 for seniors. Not bad. This is a large complex with a lot to see. All local history as the name may suggest. It starts inside with prehistoric time. There is a bit about the animals which lived here thousands of years ago. Then on to the early human inhabitants followed by settlers and miners. Finally on to more modern life with the tourist destination that is Las Vegas. From beginning to end there are a lot of artifacts, photos and general informative displays for you to explore. The exhibits are not exactly Smithsonian quality but for a local museum with such a cheap enterance fee, not bad. What I was most pleased to see was the 1 October exhibit which I think is ending soon. I never made it to The Strip to see the memorials when they were placed. To see them at the museum was a special treat. The adventure continues outside. There is a trail system which takes you through the different regions/environments of the Mojave Desert complete with the plants you may find in each. It is a peaceful place for a walk. I wish it wasn't so close to Boulder Highway though. The traffic driving by is a little distracting. From the garden trail it is a short walk to another trail which takes you to the history of dwelings in Southern Nevada. From Native huts to the ghost town. From the early 1900s to the 1950s. They have it all here. I did not get to explore as fully as I would have liked. It was cool and breezy when I visisted the other day. And I had the unfortunate timing of beong there as a couple bus loads if school kids unloaded. I'm not a fan of people. Especially when they are loud, young and numerous. That is when/why I left. That being said, this is a great place for a school field trip. I appreciate that they bring kids here to learn about their hometowns. I'll be back again some day. There is still plenty more to see. read more

Very cool place. Never knew this existed. It's very educational about vegas and it's history. $2 for adults and $1 for kids. Well worth all the learning Inside. It's amazing that they up and moved entire homes to save them for historical and educational purpose. The sad thing about this town is it destroys its history and builds over it. I've never seen a town like this town. They need to preserve more of what's left. Stop destroying and start preserving this towns history. There's A LOT to it. A lot more than just gambling and casinos. I recommend this place. Give yourself time to read and see all thats inside. read more

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Museums are my jam! I love em! Showcasing art or history or Pinball machines or US Presidents or salt & pepper shakers (yeah, its a thing, Pigeon Forge, TN, check it out), I'll seek them out with the burning desire to learn something new. And if you are a Las Vegas resident who loves the history of this area, making the trek from wherever you are in the valley to the Clark County Museum is a worthy trip. The cost of admission is $2. Yes, $2. What on earth these days is $2? When you park, first go into the main museum building (as all of the signs indicate for you to do) and pay your admission fee. This place is operated with a lot of volunteers (thanks Flossy for your courteous welcome upon my arrival!), so give them a break, be kind and pay your $2. Now manage your expectations here a bit. This place is old school, not modern like Springs Preserve. Let me break the experience down (or at least in my view), into three parts. There is the museum, there is the historical homes on Heritage Street and then there is the archives of the October 1 shooting. (Also know there is an old train car, a train depot, a nature trail, and outdoor classroom garden, a little gift shop all worthy of a peak....I am just highlighting three parts in a broad brushstroke that resonate with me). MUSEUM: This is not the best actual piece to this property. If you are visiting with small kids and you want to show them the history of the settled west in these parts in a simple, uncomplicated format, this museum is for you. The museum is small, although well curatated for what it is and discusses Indians, Mormans, settlers, casinos is a "basic basic" way. The museum structure is rather small (you could buzz around in 15 min or 30 min), there is lots of posted information you can read. Arrowheads, donated items, nostalgic casino pieces.... it kind of is what it is. If I could give only this part a Yelp review, I might give it a weak 2 Star. HERITAGE STREET: I am a Las Vegas history nerd, so I have driven out here to this museum from my Summerlin home a few times over the years. The real reason I come out here is to see these small historical homes that have been saved from the wreckage of the modern world, preserved, restored and relocated from around Southern Nevada to their permanent home now on Heritage Street inside the imprint of the Clark County Museum. I think it is fantastic that these structures have been saved. You feel like you have stepped back in time. A house from 1912, a wedding chappel from 1966, a 1959 Studebaker, a motor court cabin from 1935, to name a few. Las Vegas is relatively young compared to many cities out East and this street brings me to a time when Las Vegas was just a small place compared to the international mecca it is today. There are countless items and tons of posted information inside each of these homes.... almost too much! If I could give only this part of Yelp review, I would give it a solid 5 star. These houses are special. OCTOBER 1 SHOOTING EXHIBITION: Although I always love to see the homes on Heritage Street, I also had interest to see the October 1 Shooting Exhibition that just went on display to mark the 5 year anniversary. Did you know that every single item, card, teddy bear, candle, floral arrangement, Route 91 artifacts and unclaimed items from the night of the event...any item left in momery, honor, support or sympathy at the Route 91 festival grounds, the Las Vegas sign memorial that sprang up or any fire station or medical facility in Las Vegas (including the white crosses made by Greg Zanis), dropped off or mailed from anyone in the world, all came to the Clark County Museum and have been permanently archived and preserved? All like 22,000+ items!!!!! Now the exhibition is a teeny tiny sliver of the actual items. The staff and volunteers of this museum thoughtfully and gently cared for each and every item that emerged from this event. WOW! Now the crosses and most of the items are located in the temperature controlled, archival red barn located on the property. It is not normally open to the public I would assume, but it was not busy on the random Tuesday afternoon I went and the volunteers and staff were more than gracious in escorting me to the barn to view the crosses. Thank you Cindy, I was so appreciative of your time. Kind of hallow grounds and these volunteers and staff have taken great care with these sensitive materials. If I was going to give only this part a Yelp review, I would give it a 4 star. One day, there will be a permanent structure to memorialize this event and much of these items will have a better home to be displayed versus the small section of the Clark County Museum that could be afforded. read more

I've lived in Vegas for 8 years and have found many things to do with my kids, so I am at a lost as to how I missed this place. It is really a great gem for family outings or even with friends or dates. If you have little ones, they have a scavenger hunt for them and if they find all the items in their booklet they get a prize. The staff was super friendly and helped us find a couple of things we were struggling with and even gave us a bunch of fun facts. For the low low price to enter the museum it is so worth it. And there are kewl sights to see at the museum from Vegas history. read more

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This is a great museum! Especially if you have little ones who have too much energy, this is a perfect location to bring them. There's plenty of grass area to frolic and play. Plus, they have a scavenger hunt if the kids are feeling adventurous. There's something to find in almost every area and exhibit. I've been taking my daughter since she was two and is now eight and still asks to come to the museum. It's fun also around the holidays because the old houses are all decorated for Halloween, Christmas, etc. Summer time can be hot. No matter the season it's never super busy. I really like the little walking trail along the trees and ponds. It's super cheap to come visit. Only a dollar for kids and two for adults. There's so much history to see about Clark county and it's quite interesting. The October 1 exhibit is opened and is very touching. read more

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This is my favorite museum in town. They have an indoor exhibit area with the local timeline from animal in the area, native Americans and how they lived and survived, mining, and other industries including old gaming tables and machines. Outdoors they have old wooden buildings including a blacksmith, barn, jail, and old train and farming equipment along a trail. There is a train satiation and Union Pacific train car you can go into and explore. But my favorite part is the neighborhood of houses that were gathered from Las Vegas and surrounding areas and rebuilt and furnished in specific time periods. Each house explains the story of the family who originally lived there. Some houses you can explore throughout and some have most areas plexiglassed off with scenes of the family and how they would have appeared in the time period. Among the homes there is also a print shop and a chapel from downtown. Entry to see everything is only $2 for adults and $1 for children. Not only is this a fantastic museum, but it's the cheapest way to spend a few hours. read more

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