Walking through each room, there wasn't so much to see and take in, not just visually but the…read moresounds and scents as well. Everything came together to make this experience immersive. The museum is nice and spacious and I like that you can take as long as you want in each room without feeling rushed.

This review is for the Arte Museum in Las Vegas. I have…read moremixed emotions about this review because it was an interesting concept and had some enjoyable features, but as I left I felt it fell flat overall. Here it goes: This is not easy to find - check prior to heading over to ensure you know where you are going. The price is not cheap for the small size of the Museum. If you add a taxi/UBER/LYFT to get there it may be too pricy for the end product. It is your money - you decide. Once inside after checking in, there are several rooms you enter in a self-guided manner. The flow of the walking is ONE direction. Therefore, if you felt like you wanted to see something again, you would be going against traffic. If you have issues with vertigo or balance, this is perhaps not the Museum for you. There is lots of glass and things moving against tiles and glass and we found ourselves stopping to catch our balance a couple of times. In some rooms, prior to entering, although there are signs up saying "do not block doorway" everyone did trying to get pictures or videos making it hard to enter. There were not any staff inside the Museum directing people accordingly. Also, some of the guests were actually sitting on the floor to take videos of themselves as if they were sitting in water - this only created a road block for those who were trying to move on. Each room is unique and some are more "active" and larger in size than others. There is one area where you can color a page, scan it in, and it will become part of the animation. We waited 10 minutes for a seat to participate and none became available, so we left that area disappointed. The cafe, as other reviewers have noted, was a disappointment. They showcase it on their website as something very much different than it is. The man working the cafe counter the day we were there evidentially did not enjoy his job. I don't know why he stays if he is that unhappy. The cafe indicates: A feast of live garnish expressed with media art on attractive drink and dessert menus. I guess we missed this part! LOL! The latte we were served was about 1/3 of a cup - if we would have poured it out into a measuring cup. For $7 that is not worth it - pass on that folks. There is a sign on the cafe table indicating you can use it (after you have purchased items there) for 10 minutes. And they mean it!! A very small bottle of what they call "rainwater" was $5.00. Who in the world would buy that - but we saw people with it. Maybe they got it for a souvenir? Speaking of the souvenir shop: It was unique - there were many items priced under $10 or $15. So, if you really wanted something, you could find something at a reasonable price. I would check out the videos people have posted on YouTube to decide if this is worth the investment for yourself. We were in and out in an hour to give you an idea of how much you are spending for an hour of your time.

I honestly thought this was going to be kinda cheesy but it was actually really cool. It was also a…read morelot bigger than I expected. Lots of different exhibits and plenty of photo ops for the gram. The exhibits towards the end were probably my favorite especially the spinning bridge thing. Made me a little nauseous but still fun. We ended up spending way more time here than I thought we would.

The Museum Of Illusions is located on the Las Vegas Strip somewhat close to The Aria. Parking is…read morefree to locals in The Aria. The Museum is interesting and roomy enough. I didn't feel crowded in or crushed anywhere. There were many interesting photo opportunities. It was GREAT of the museum to notify you about some rooms that might make some people feel unbalanced. I didn't feel bored here. There was enough here to enjoy yourself. This is a place that anyone of any age can enjoy. A BIG THANKS!!!! for the locals discount too!

********HIDDEN GEM****in Centennial *************************…read more The Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum is tucked into a ritzy part of Centennial just a couple minute ride near Centennial Center with the Trader Joe's and Total Wine and all those restaurants. Right here in Centennial is this major Art Museum with all kinds of Mixed Media. It's a lot of modern art, bronze works, and more. There is a lot to see. Even the doors are works of art by the late artist Rita Deanin Abby. It's very hard to believe that one artist did so many works. My photos are only a small amount of what there is to see and there are also several larger than life sculptors outside to see too. I was very surprised on the extra nice hospitality of the people working there. As soon as we entered we were greeted and were told a short story about the artist. We walked around a while and saw all the indoor works displayed. I heard that these aren't even all the artist's works and they rotate some of the pieces. Our first trip here was on Ruth's Birthday Week with free admission and someone there generously gave us a poster of one of the artist's works. It's normally $20. admission but first Saturday of the month is free admission with free tickets that you can get on-line.

One of my favorite things about living in Boulder City is the emphasis on local art and artistic…read morecommunity here. The Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum is a big piece of that. It's a great place for unusual gift shopping too!

"One thing about trains: It doesn't matter where they're going. What matters is deciding to get…read moreon?" The Polar Express We decided to get on! The purchasing of the tickets was a breeze . You just need to buy them at the depot. You actually get a paper ticket too . The train ride lasts about thirty minutes and it's takes you about three miles from the station platform to Railroad Pass Casino. Then it returns to the Platform. In between the wait for the train you can wander the platform and see all sorts of interesting trains from all around the world. This is a great way to spend an afternoon. Get out and see some amazing views of trains. Be a kid again!

I'm sorry to say but I was really shocked at the disaster of a trip this was. I spoke with the…read moremuseum director himself on the phone AND emailed him, I should have been warned upfront, because if I had I would NOT have made a trip out here with a GROUP of families with SMALL CHILDREN! 1.) The gps map took us to the trains on Yucca street and not to their new indoor building... they did send someone in a golf cart to direct us to the right location (btw it's on the main road in the same parking lot of Boulder City Collectibles and Antiques store) 2.) The museum is nice and air conditioning and the director did leave worksheets for us to use, but no pencils or crayons so we had to scrounge and share the 3 pens we had in our purses. 3.) Christopher MacMahon, Ph.D. Museum Director failed to send me this "school tour information" which would have informed me how long the walk would be from the museum to see the actual trains!!!! It was a LONG HOT WALK and NOBODY was there to show us the trains. There wasn't even AC in the trains like there used to be. 4.) He even told me over the phone prior to our visit that there was a picnic area at the museum that we could use. What he failed to inform me that it was outdoors and ALL THE WAY at the Yucca street part of the property! I asked if we could eat indoors as we were all so hot from the first walk there and back... AND we have toddlers with us! But I guess No food or drink indoors. We ended up NOT eating our lunch, and trying to eat in our cars instead. 5.) The Audio tour they give you when you're not on a live tour was terrible, you can't barely hear the guy speaking and it was chopped up into tiny sections and didn't tell you where to stand to view each exhibit. I DO NOT recommend visiting on the weekdays when there is no trains to take you back and forth from the museum to the actual trains. What a disaster it was! Also Christopher MacMahon, Ph.D. Museum Director did NOT apologize once, instead made the excuse that he usually sends school tours and information sheet...as you can see, he didn't send me squat.

A fantastic museum. Sitting on the west end of town in the old powerhouse building, the museum…read moretells the story about transportation, with a definite emphasis on Route 66, the mother Road.... Everybody who works in the museum is so friendly, and you can tell that they really enjoy sharing the stories. The prices to get in are Reasonable, and your ticket gets you into other museums around town, as well The artifacts are very interesting, as well as the videos you see along the way. Toward the end of the museum is an interesting display of. Historic electric vehicles, including one that was so fast, it actually raced at the Bonneville salt flats, in Utah. And yes, there is a gift shop of course, very large with lots of cool stuff. Thank you for the great stop.

Visited the Arizona Route 66 museum/visitor center in Kingman on our way to The Town of Oatman, AZ…read more The visitor center is on the 1st floor and offers a nice size gift shop with so many cool souvenirs. They also have nice clean bathrooms. The 2nd floor is the entrance to the Museum. The Museum was very informative about the history of Route 66 and Kingman. We also got to tour the electric vehicle museum. Admission was only $10 for adults. Unfortunately the day we went The Bonelli house was not open which is included in that price. It's a self tour and they also have an hour long movie about Route 66 and the boom and bust that happened. After visiting the shop and touring the museum we had a little picnic lunch outside before continuing our road trip. They had some clean picnic tables under an awning with some shade so we were able to enjoy our lunch outside instead of in our car which was nice! Great place to stop and take a break while visiting Arizona.

Shan-Gri-La Prehistoric Park is run by a retired teacher that is very knowledgeable as well as…read moreconversational and enjoys teaching tidbits of information/ history to newcomers. Upon entering the garage, you must promptly sanitize your hands. You'll find a large bottle sitting on the table readily available for all who enters. The garage is set up with little games and prizes. Some toys and candy are absolutely free some you can win by playing certain games and others are very affordably priced. The experience as a whole is absolutely free, but donations are welcomed. And after experiencing all of the dinos, the pageantry, the creativeness, the garage/gift shop and all of the games it only feels right to donate so that he can keep this awesome experience going for many years to come. At the end of this wonderful experience, we were invited to sign the visitors guest book that is filled with signatures from visitors from all over the country, which was pretty cool. And at the absolute very end, me and the kiddos were instructed to pick up a gemstone and head over to the large dinosaur egg located in the front yard and toss our stones in to make a wish. We were informed that the wish granting rate was roughly around 90% so choose your words wisely and be careful what you wish for because it just might come true. I thought to myself "what an amazing way to end things, you know"... to remind the kiddos that there's still a little bit of magic left in the world. I think that's a great sentiment. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience, and if I had to sum it up in one word, it would "Dino-mite".... And yes, pun intended.

Shan-Gri-La is a great time for kiddos! If you're looking to take your little explorer to a free,…read moreminimal cost fun time, visit as a family! However, it's Vegas, so bring your hats, waters, misters, whatever you do to fight the heat out here. We brought our niece and nephew here because right now life is all about dinosaurs! They were able to meet Dino man, we explored the very colorful and decorated front yard, saw some gems, baby Dino eggs, a T-Rex and even some aliens. Dino man makes it very fun to be involved and interacts with you, he has little free toys or snacks, games that get you prizes; and little stuff on sale that is very affordable to go towards your experience! He has water, soda and ice pops for your fun time also! Overall, it was a great experience for my nephew, he was super interested in his yard, car and garage! We will be back to see Dino man, but maybe when it's not too hot so he is amazed a bit longer!

My husband dragged me here - and then I had the best time!…read more It was the day after Memorial Day so the large crowds were not there. It's in Henderson, not far from the City. They have a very well-curated museum with century homes throughout the property, including the old print shop, railway depot, a conductor's house, a church and more. Beautiful grounds. YES, roses DO BLOOM in the desert. Go!

Seeking historical context and actual evidence and facts of Nevada…read more.... Let's go! Living breathing historical facts and data are always the best. Now we cannot touch anything. Keep your hands and feet to yourself as you walk the path. It's starts with the breath of the old west. What did a young Las Vegas and Boulder City actually look like. Most of the history here are actual. Some are replicated by certain types of groups to aid in keeping the history alive. As you move on you can actually walk through the exhibits. The history of each era is shown in houses by the "Main Street," exhibits. It's too cool ! This is the way to see a little piece of history. That old chapel was saved and has married so many individuals. Come and see our historical past in photos. The artifacts of the era are here too.

My first Meow Wolf experience was in Denver and I had a blast, so I was really looking forward to a…read morenew Meow Wolf when I got to Las Vegas. Omega Mart was probably my favorite experience on the trip. My wife and I got really into the storyline and spent an entire afternoon solving one of the big mysteries. Omega Mart is a lot smaller than the Denver location, but I found the stories a lot easier to follow. I also liked that you could buy items from the Omega Mart in addition to the regular gift shop. Also, don't sleep on the cocktail bar and don't be afraid to try the Windex-blue-colored old fashioned.

# Omega Mart: An Immersive Experience in Art, Apparently Not in Customer Service…read more Omega Mart is an immersive experience in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, my most memorable experience there wasn't the art, the creativity or the elaborate installations. It was discovering just how uninspiring a company's response to an injured customer can be. On March 16, 2026, I was walking down a staircase at Omega Mart, using the handrail as any ordinary person would. A sharp edge on that railing sliced into my middle finger, leaving a laceration approximately an inch long and half an inch wide. I was bleeding enough that staff escorted me backstage, where an employee cleaned the wound and told me someone would follow up. Nobody did. A month passed. I eventually had to contact them myself. I received a call from someone identifying themselves as part of the Safety Team, calling from a blocked number. I was told that a refund had already been offered. There was just one problem: my employer had purchased the tickets for a work event. A refund to the purchaser did absolutely nothing to address my injury. I was then offered complimentary tickets to return to Omega Mart. Because apparently, after getting sliced open by a handrail, the natural response is to invite someone back for another visit. I declined. After providing photographs of my injury and continuing to pursue a resolution, I was offered a $46.50 merchandise coupon. That's the price of one admission ticket. For a physical injury. I couldn't even buy a hoodie with it. I wish I could say the situation improved from there. It didn't. Over the following months, I repeatedly attempted to resolve this matter directly and professionally. I explained the injury, documented the incident, described how it temporarily affected my ability to work and requested a reasonable resolution. In return, I received references to liability waivers, requests for documentation, deadlines and repeated reminders that the matter could be closed. Eventually, my claim was denied. Meow Wolf stated that its investigation of the staircase did not identify any sharp edges or hazards. The response leaned heavily on the inherent risks of an interactive experience. Here's the part that seems to have escaped everyone involved: **I wasn't injured while interacting with an exhibit. I was injured while using a staircase handrail.** There is a rather significant difference between accepting the risks of an immersive art attraction and expecting basic building infrastructure to be safe. And even if Meow Wolf believes it has no legal liability, that still doesn't explain the customer service experience. An apology for the lack of follow-up would have been a start. A sincere acknowledgment of the injury would have been welcome. A meaningful gesture of goodwill might have ended this entire saga months ago. Instead, I spent months chasing responses, explaining the same incident repeatedly and feeling like an inconvenience for daring to ask that my injury be taken seriously. I want to be clear: this review isn't about demanding a fortune or expecting a company to take responsibility for every accident that happens on its property. It's about how a business treats someone after something goes wrong. Accidents happen. What happens afterward says a lot more about a company than its marketing ever could. Omega Mart has clearly invested a great deal in creating an unforgettable experience. It's a shame that its approach to handling an injured guest turned out to be equally unforgettable, for all the wrong reasons. Visit for the art if you like. Just hope you don't need the customer service.