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    Lost City Museum

    4.5 (41 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Quinney H.

    I am of the opinion that the Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV Metro Area is criminally underrated for its dynamic local culture, which includes geological wonders, endemic species, ice age fossils, land art, world-class hiking trails, unique towns and cities, multiple antique districts, ghost towns, hot springs, skiing, swap meets, eclectic museums, endless off-road adventures, and ubiquitous Native American influences among many other things. The Lost City Museum in Overton, NV is a great place to dive into the region's local culture for those with an affinity for history and Indigenous cultures. The museum is built on the actual prehistoric site of the ancestral Puebloans and tells the stories of Nevada's first permanent residents between AD 200 and AD 1200. The museum is also a Nevada State Museum and on the National Register of Historic Places. While the museum is not nearly as modern or interactive as some of the more popular museums in the region, I still found the exhibits and information extremely fascinating. I particularly enjoyed learning about the following: 1.) that the present-day Hopi Tribe in Arizona acknowledges the ancestral Puebloans as their ancestors, 2.) how Willis Evans brought key insights to the archaeological research for the museum as a Native American archeologist, 3.) the relevance of this site to other "lost cities" in Southern Nevada, and 4.) how artifacts from the site helped archaeologists to understand trade routes and migration patterns in the larger Southwest region. The museum is roughly 15 minutes away from the Valley of Fire State Park and makes a great itinerary addition for those traveling to the area.

    Cindy P.

    Very interesting history with photographs, artifacts and detailed descriptions of everything. The museum is very clean, organized and well ran, we thoroughly enjoyed all of it. Make sure to watch the videos, they tell the story in great detail. The sidewalk around the outside takes you to the pueblo village, mining equipment and a monument to the Moapa Valley Pioneers.

    "Salvage archeology raced to save information in the 1980s as sites were BULLDOZED for roads and developments."
    Danny V.

    As with most museums, this is where the narrative begins. I came across this museum as I was leaving The Valley of Fire, which we are told consists of natural formations caused by erosion. I found it interesting how when leaving The Valley of Fire, they would have a museum named The Lost City. Obvious correlation once you understand what The Valley of Fire really is. I was hoping the museum would offer more truth but like most museums, all we get to see are baskets, jars, plates, arrowheads and jewelry. Why do we as people simply accept anything we are told, as if questioning the narrative is a bad thing?

    Pioneer history plaque
    Adriane P.

    Nice view, plenty to explore and let the little ones get out some energy. Including your fur babies. Trails and roads to walk around. Old train track reminisce and tunnel. We did not explore or adventure over to the tunnel. There are benches along the paced trail. There were no porta potties. Best times to go morning, winter, late fall and spring. Otherwise take water and a snack with you on your hike it gets a bit draining.

    Lori H.

    Decided to stop at this museum on our way to the Valley of Fire State Park. They have a decent sized parking lot and it only costs $5 admission. The admission is totally worth seeing all the cool artifacts inside (tools, pottery, baskets, jewelry, etc) watching the two movies offered in the small theater (one on the Puebloans and the other on preserving archeological finds), and the reconstructed pueblos behind the visitors center! They even have a nice picnic area surrounded by native plant life below the parking area. There's a gift shop inside as well. The employees were friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this stop!

    Front wide view
    Sally C.

    Planned correctly you can check this museum on your way to Valley of Fire if coming from Utah going SW towards Vegas! Such a fun stop with some amazing back story & some great local Native American artesanal jewelry! Fell in love with two pieces that I ended up purchasing. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly.

    Stefany V.

    After hiking the nearby Lost City area with friends, we popped into this museum to hear more about the background of the area. While the museum did focus specifically on the Lost City area (hence the name), the majority of materials were about the original Native American tribes on the land and not as much about the city itself as I had expected. Museum is fairly small but has a lot of material, from artifacts to a film room. There is also an outdoor pueblo and pit house, as well as shaded kennels for pets and a picnic area. Oddly, they also have a lot of desert art on display and available for sale- good quality, but not limited to the gift shop area, set up between displays.

    Carla M.

    Worth a visit. Once home to the Native American ANASAZI INDIANS. If that sounds familiar to you, you probably live in Summerlin or drive on the 215. A plethora of woven baskets, pottery and artifacts on display. Arrowheads and jewelry, the turquoise pieces were my favorite. There's also a short 15 minute film which offers more information about the history of The Lost City. The gift shop is full of great souvenirs and reasonably priced too. My daughter was able to buy a few souvenirs for herself as well as a gift for her classmate with only $15. Many helpful volunteers readily available to answer questions. This museum is built on the site of their early settlement before the ANASAZI people moved on due to drought or other factors. Right outside the museum is a pit-house that dates back to A.D 655. That's incredible! Replicas of early dwellings also on display behind the museum offer a glimpse of how early settlers lived in pueblos and adapted to the dry climate. Great excursion if you're in the area hiking @ Valley of Fire. Don't forget to leave a donation too! Every little bit helps! :)

    Amy E.

    This place isn't very big in size, but the history and artifacts within are very interesting. It is very well done. It's a nice drive out of Vegas to the small town of Overton. Very enjoyable! If you want to learn more about how the area was settled, the building of the dam, and the indigenous peolle of Nevada, this place is it!!

    Nicole F.

    Received free admission tickets an never been so why not? Enjoyed our hour long trip and pulled up. Very nice and friendly staff greeted us immediately. Gave us a quick run thru, advised we watch at least one of their 15 minute videos which we were glad we did. Museum is small but their is a lot to see and read. Your allowed to take pictures but not the for sale pictures on the wall. Make your way outside to see a replica of a adobe house.

    Entrance
    David H.

    Interesting place about an hour outside of Vegas. They found lots of the artifacts from the "lost city" that was in the area and built this museum in the 1930s before building the Hoover Dam. The museum tells the story of the civilization that was once present in the area as well as the short media frenzy that involved the "discovery" of the lost city. The videos at the museum do a good job telling the story but are kinda long. Be sure to check out the pit house, pueblo, petroglyph, and mock archeological dig site. Interesting museum and worth the $5 admission if you're looking for a short day trip outside Vegas.

    Liz G.

    Lovely and welcoming staff. Well kept museum with great artifacts. A hidden gem for sure.

    Mary B.

    Ok, admittedly you have to have an interest to find this place fascinating but I do and I did. It takes at least 2 hours to examine everything...longer if you linger over the displays. It pays to do a bit of research before going so that you better understand what you are looking over although each item is well described. There is also a gift shop with some unique items and books. It was well worth the drive and so glad I spent the time there.

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    Great place to visit and check out this off the beaten path museum. Definitely worth the day trip from Las Vegas.

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    Interesting and kid friendly museum. It focuses on the Anasazi's but also has some pioneer and early settlers history.

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    Small Museum but well worth it. My kids loved it and had a good time. Shows a good history of the area.

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    It's okay. Not too bad for older people. Definitely not for kids. I loved the gift shop and the history.

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    Cool little museum to learn about the indigenous people of the Overton area.

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