The Las Vegas Natural History Museum was established in 1989. After humble beginnings, this private nonprofit museum is now a Smithsonian Affiliate, …
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Mar 21, 2025
I was hoping for some archaeological information and displays. Other than that it was just like other Natural History Museums. I recommend the Utah Museum of Natural History in Salt Lake City.Full review by Richard W
Jul 11, 2023
Bringing your kids to Vegas? Then put this on your list. I have never seen so many interesting things crammed into such a small building. I promise, your kids will love this and so will you.Full review by GaryJodiF
Jun 27, 2022
We’ve visited Las Vegas many times, but never with kids, and this was the first trip that I ever knew that Las Vegas has a Natural History Museum. It’s very easy to get to, just north of the strip. …Full review by KLM1
Two hours perhaps, although we've spent longer on our two visits there. Highlights: the Egyptian display, which some years ago was the display in the Luxor hotel (and then donated I …
Two hours perhaps, although we've spent longer on our two visits there. Highlights: the Egyptian display, which some years ago was the display in the Luxor hotel (and then donated I believe to the museum). All reproductions, but very well done and historically accurate. We've enjoyed the display of Nevada desert animals as well as the small collection of rocks and minerals. The dinosaur display is rather outdated, I think, but kids would enjoy it anyway.