UNLV celebrated its 7th Annual Art Walk on Nov. 1st from 5 to 9pm. The event honors the Las Vegas…read morearts community for its dedication and support of arts and culture, is presented by UNLV's College of Fine Arts and is open free to the public and includes parking. This year's theme "Viva Las Vegas" was an ode to the appreciation of Las Vegas and to recognize the 60th anniversary of Elvis Presley and Ann-Margaret's movie Viva Las Vegas filmed on UNLV's campus. After seeing the event's kickoff speeches by UNLV's President Whitfield and Dean Uscher, we saw performances by Elvis and Ann-Margaret at the Barrick Museum of Art, we explored the school's art galleries and exhibits and walked along the malls to see live music, dance performances, film demonstrations, and theater events. We took part in an interactive exhibit from the Film Dept where their cinematographers demonstrated how a static vehicle can be made like it is moving. We saw ukulele group performing, belly dancers, light saber duelists, singers and pianists perform. Along the mall and in the exhibit buildings, there were "All You Can Taste" food tastings from favorite local restaurants, wine tastings and a beer garden. A great free event to celebrate the art and culture of Las Vegas. I hope to be back for the 8th Annual Art Walk.

I was shocked how many artifacts were on display. The gift shop is nice. It's self guided so you…read morecan take your time. I loved it!

I think the Titanic exhibit at the Luxor is completely slept on. There are a lot of museums in…read moreVegas, but I rarely hear this one getting a mention. If you have any interest in the Titanic disaster, it's for sure worth a visit. You get a "boarding pass" when you enter the museum with information of a passenger who was actually on the Titanic. At the end of the museum, you get to find out their fate. It was interesting to see the difference between first class and third class, and the artifacts are cool to see. There is a bit of interaction with the slab of ice where you can get a sense for how cold the water was, and a room where you can envision how it would have looked and felt on the boat during its voyage. The narrative that they tell as you venture from room to room feels purposeful and harrowing as you go from seeing the nice amenities to the collision with the iceberg and the aftermath.

Absolutely worth a stop when you're in Vegas! We had a car, so ventured over for a few hours…read more Kid and teen friendly. Very strange and informative museum--I had NO idea about the history. Very interactive and interesting!

Very interesting and unique museum in Las Vegas! The Atomic Museum does a great job showing the…read morehistory of nuclear testing in Nevada and how it impacted Las Vegas and the surrounding area. There are lots of interactive exhibits, old equipment, videos, and real historical artifacts. Learning about the atomic testing era and seeing how close the tests were to Vegas was fascinating. The museum is clean, well organized, and easy to explore at your own pace. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable too. The only downside is the ticket price felt expensive -- I honestly wish they charged a little less so that everyone could afford to experience and learn from this unique museum. Still, it's a very educational and worthwhile visit if you enjoy history, science, or museums.

Being a fan of Las Vegas history, years ago I went to the Blue Angel Motel at the corner of Fremont…read moreand Charleston to get a photo of the Blue Angel on her pedestal above the motel. The angel was designed by Betty Willis, the designer of the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign. Ne10 is a location of the Neon Museum for events and there's a section that warehouses extra signs that can't all fit in the Neon Museum on the Boulevard. angel is being housed. For a limited time, the Blue Angel is on display in the Ne10 warehouse area. There's a film about the statue and you can see the statue up close. A bonus are a bunch of old signs from closed resorts and shows. Tips: 1) There is no charge; 2) If you look at the photo with the Ne10 sign and you want to see the Blue Angel, turn around and look to your left. You'll see the entrance to the warehouse area where the angel is being housed. If you forget, there's a sign on the window telling you to do just that; 3) The display is open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only. Go see some Las Vegas history. The Blue Angel will be back. After this showing, she will be restored to her former good looking self. Keep in mind that when the statue was put up in the late 1950s, there were those who thought she was too buxom. It seems funny today.

Being a long time resident of Las Vegas, I was excited to read about this exhibit of an icon from…read morelong ago, the Blue Angel. I thought it only appropriate for my 300th review that my review be about some Las Vegas history. For many years, the Blue Angel towered above over the Blue Angel Motel twirling and whirling round and round. This run down motel that no longer exists was on the corner of Fremont and Eastern Avenue. Thank goodness she was rescued and is now waiting for restoration. Once she is restored, she will be placed back outside for public viewing. When you first approach her, you can see just how large she is. She was created in 1957 by Betty Willis and the Angel is made of fiberglass. Her wand was laid nearby and is also in need of some help. Betty Willis is also the same lady who created the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas. The Blue Angel's hands are large and worn from the elements. Overall, her condition is not that bad considering how many years she has been outside. The Ne10 studio is the Neon's museum administrative office and also houses some neon signs from some older properties like the Stardust and the Peppermill. It is easy to find off of W. Bonanza Road . The staff are very friendly and helpful. The young man that assisted my friend and I was very educated about the Blue Angel and was able to answer all my questions. This exhibit ends on July 6, 2018 so if interested see her soon. I like to think that back in my days of cruising Fremont street that the Blue Angel used to bless me coming and going. Ha! Ha! I am all about keeping the history of Las Vegas alive and well. I am happy to support the efforts of places like The Neon Museum and other local organizations.

PROS: very nice collection of items. They give you an iPhone that's an audio guide and it's…read morenarrated by celebrities! They have outfits from all big names throughout sports. They also have trophies from some teams. The staff is friendly and it's well priced CONS: the collection is smaller than i thought it would be OVERALL: it may be small but i recommend it. It still has good quality items

Looking for something interesting to do at Fontainebleu? Then make your way to the 2nd floor by…read morethe Promenade food hall and go to the Hall of Excellence to experience sports and entertainment greatness up close and personal! This is a museum experience like no other, as soon as you pay the admission ($30 for hotel guests), you are provided with a small hand held device and earbuds/headphones to have an audio tour narrated by Morgan Freeman. Each item of memorabilia and artifact is an authentic piece of sports and entertainment history that is not a replica and is one of a kind. The most impressive are Tom Brady's 7 super bowl rings which with such detail that the 7th ring has a replica of the football stadium where Tom Brady played his most historic games. For any sports fan or anyone intrigued by popular culture, this museum is for you, an opportunity to see objects that were not made public until now. Thank you to the staff especially Howard, for being such "great sports" in guiding us through this hall, definitely put this in your Vegas bucket list, and enjoy the excellence!

Wow!!! What a Museum. We thought the State Museum was cool, this one is even better. So much more…read moreinteractive. We spent 3 hours going through both Museum and having lunch in their cafe. And we still didn't have enough time to see all of the Origen Museum. That being our second Museum and they close at 4pm. If they were open longer we would have stayed longer. You have to start with the video. If not you may be totally lost in the museum. The video totally lays out everything for you. A extensive overview of what Vegas was like back in the day. We now know why the area is called Springs Preserve. The secret is there used to be a spring here. Hard to believe now that everting is a desert in Las Vegas. First I loved the into movie in the theater. Next I loved the flood room. There is a fun video that walks you through the exhibit. At the end of the exhibit the room floods. You never get wetter as the water is diverted away from you, but virtually the room floods with real water. It's so cool and totally demonstrates how flash floods can come about. Next I loved the exhibit at the end with the building of the Dam. That was so informative and it had a video with it. I love reading, but I also love the interaction a video can bring. Kids were mesmerized by the train car that was part of one of the exhibits. You can walk in train and sit down in one of the seats if you please. Trains are so fascinating for kids. I did learn in that the train that it was a one Bath town and everyone it the town shared a bathtub. And we complain if a single house only has one bathroom. I can't imagine sharing a tub with a whole town. We don't even share bathwater with our families anymore. The bathroom situation at the museum was great. There are so many. There is the large ones near the entrance and then mid way though the Museum they have unisex bathroom single stalls. You're never that far from the facilities. This is great for kids and the older crowd. When we travel with my mother-in-law we only go to places that provide enough bathrooms.

This museum was fairly sizable and had tons to see. It looked small at first but it just kept…read morehaving more and more. It's one of the few exhibits to checkout while at the Springs Preserve and this one is definitely worth checking out.

Liberace Garage is located on Tropicana and Dean Martin, next to Hollywood Cars Museum…read more Liberace is a famous American pianist, singer, and actor. He was the first entertainer to bring a real vehicle on stage in 1958. Inside is a lovely display of Liberace memorabilia and artificats. The Liberace Edition Bradley GT was his personal car used in Palm Springs. The crystal-covered Liberace Roadster was used on stage at New York's Radio City Music Hall, and the Liberace VolksRolls is a Volkswagon Beetle custom made to look like a Rolls Royce. There's even a 1901 Olds Surrey, it was the first massed produced car in America, and nearly 4,000 of them were built in 1903. Many of the cars at Liberace Garage are replicas and not the original, especially the Model "A" Ford. There's also costumes from the 2013 movie "Behind the Candelabra" that starred Michael Douglas and Matt Damon, and several photos of Liberace and celebrities he's work with, as well as a custom made piece by Gloria Vanderbilt that's very special!

A really cool space if you're into cars…read more The guy who was working was awesome and gave us a run down of the place before we began looking at the cars. Be aware that not every car is an original. A lot of them are replicas, which was honestly lame. However, it was nostalgic to see some of these cars from great classics.

Could you imagine...... Could you imagine a time when you…read morehad to go hungry, or not have a job to support your family . You had to figure "life" out ! Sounds like some movie, we live in America the greatest country in the world. At one point in our history or a few the people were hungry and times were difficult. In fact no one had a job. This reference refers to the Great Depression . To control the wild Colorado River and make jobs the government started the Hoover dam project . This project was a plan so huge that it put individuals back to work . The dam was a huge endeavor and engineering project. It would dictate how the Colorado River and its allocation would affect California, Arizona, and Nevada water rights . The city of Boulder was the town created to house the workers and their families during this time of building. This first phase of the city of Boulder was controlled by the federal government. The city had bans on gambling, drinking, and enforced strict rules . These early settlements were not nice or great. The living conditions were poor. In fact prior to Boulder was conceived the living condition were something referred to as "Rag Town." It was a collection of shacks and tents. The worst possible. As an individual walks through this museum you can have a glimpse at what the average individual life's journey resembled through their eyes. What was daily life like ? What challenges did they encounter? What a great impact this museum presents through the workers point of view. The museum is put together so well . All the work that went into gathering the artifacts and information was done by hands that wanted others to see the world through their eyes .

4.5 stars This…read morelittle museum is located inside the historical Boulder Dam Hotel. Frankly, I was charmed by this hotel and would love to return someday for a stay. But, moving onto the museum...it is a small museum that packs a punch with the journey starting in the Great Depression when whole families migrated to places where they could get work. One of those places was Boulder city where the Boulder Dam (now known as Hoover Dam) was being built. The history of building the Hoover Dam is rife with struggle and, without the contributions of Depression-era Americans, this dam would not be possible. This museum highlights the struggle and sacrifice of these people, the development of Boulder City, and how politics played a huge role in keeping Boulder City from turning into the next Las Vegas, as well as drama over naming/renaming the Hoover Dam. The "official" count of industrial fatalities is 96 per the Bureau of Reclamation, but more industry-related fatalities have been suspected. The dam was built in 1931 and completed in 1936 with hydroelectric generators going online in 1937. Total cost was approximately $49 million (about $1 billion adjusted for inflation). The Hoover Dam is predicted to last 10,000 years, but experts believe other elements like water shortage would put the dam out of commission before the dam actually stops working. The Hoover Dam is still considered an engineering marvel with visits from 7 million tourists annually. This museum is worth the visit and it's free! There's free street parking as well. Highly recommend!