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HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS \/ REGIONAL MUSEUMS
\n<\/strong>
\nBoulder City & Hoover Dam Museum
\n<\/strong>1305 Arizona Street
\nBoulder City 702-294-1988
\nhttps:\/\/www.bchdmuseum.org<\/a>
\nLearn about the construction of the \u201cworld\u2019s most beautiful dam\u201d in this museum. A
\nfree movie about the dam\u2019s construction combines with historical memorabilia relating to the workers.<\/p>\n

Casino Legends Hall of Fame Museum
\n<\/strong>3801 Las Vegas Boulevard South
\nLas Vegas 702-739-5444
\nhttp:\/\/casinolegendshalloffame.com\/CasinoLegendsHallofFame.com\/Casino_Legends_Hall_of_Fame_Offical_Site.html<\/a>
\nVisit the largest and most unique collection of Nevada gaming memorabilia that has ever been assembled, celebrating the many legends that elevated Las Vegas to its status as the gaming and entertainment capital of the world. More than 735 casinos are well-covered by the elaborate displays in this comprehensive venue\u2014 hundreds of which are no longer in existence.<\/p>\n

Clark County Heritage Museum
\n<\/strong>1830 Boulder Highway
\nHenderson 702-455-7955
\nwww.clarkcountynv.gov<\/a>
\nThis 25-acre site encompasses a variety of historic sites. The railroad depot serves as the primary exhibit hall, although other highlights include historic homes, a ghost town, mining equipment, and nature trails.<\/p>\n

Virgin Valley Heritage Museum
\n<\/strong>35 W. Mesquite Boulevard
\nMesquite 702-346-5295
\nwww.mesquitenv.gov\/departments\/museum<\/a>
\nThe Virgin Valley region and the Beaver Dam area are the focal points of displays of artifacts from the days when the Mormon settlers first arrived in Nevada.<\/p>\n

Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum
\n<\/strong>McCarran International Airport
\nLas Vegas 702-261-5100
\nhttps:\/\/www.mccarran.com\/museum<\/a>
\nOne of the valley\u2019s most unique museums was recently renamed in honor of retired U.S. Senator Howard W. Cannon. The open-air venue showcases the history of aviation in Southern Nevada, from the first flight in 1920 through the introduction of the jet.<\/p>\n

King Tut\u2019s Tomb & Museum Luxor Resort Hotel
\n<\/strong>3900 S. Las Vegas Boulevard
\nLas Vegas 888-777-0188
\nhttps:\/\/luxor.mgmresorts.com\/en.html<\/a>
\nVisitors can share in the wonder of the 1922 discovery that has been called the greatest archaeological find in the history of the world. This authentic reproduction of the King\u2019s tomb is the work of artisans who relied on the same tools, pigments, patterns, and 3,300-year-old methods associated with the original masterpiece.<\/p>\n

Las Vegas Museum of Natural History
\n<\/strong>900 Las Vegas Boulevard
\nNorth Las Vegas 702-384-3466
\nwww.lvnhm.org<\/a>
\nEnjoy one of the finest prehistoric dinosaur collections in the world and more than 300 contemporary animals. This grand museum features animated dinosaurs, Southern Nevada\u2019s plant\/animal life, international wildlife room, a shark exhibit with live sharks, and a hands-on exploration room.<\/p>\n

Liberace Museum & Foundation
\n<\/strong>1775 E. Tropicana
\nLas Vegas 702-798-5595
\nhttps:\/\/liberace.org\/<\/a>
\nFascinating displays and exhibits include many custom automobiles, rare and antique pianos, the dazzling Liberace wardrobe, the world\u2019s largest rhinestone, and many other artifacts and memorabilia.<\/p>\n

Discovery Children\u2019s Museum
\n<\/strong>833 N. Las Vegas Boulevard
\nLas Vegas 702-382-5437
\nwww.discoverykidslv.org\/<\/a>
\nDistinguished as one of the world\u2019s largest museums dedicated to children, this venue features more than 100 interactive stations in the arts, sciences, and humanities that sprawl over 25,000 square feet. Special programs from sleepovers to exciting field trips combine with a wealth of innovative educational programs.<\/p>\n

Lost City Museum of Archaeology
\n<\/strong>721 S. Moapa Valley Boulevard
\nOverton 702-397-2193
\nhttps:\/\/lostcitymuseum.org<\/a>
\nSituated on a pre-historic Anasazi Indian site, exhibits and displays include a large collection of artifacts from the Anasazi culture that colonized the Moapa Valley from the 1st to the 12th century AD. Also located here are reconstructed, full-scale Pueblo period houses.<\/p>\n

Neon Museum<\/strong>
\n770 Las Vegas Boulevard North
\nLas Vegas 702-387-6366
\nhttps:\/\/www.neonmuseum.org\/<\/a>
\nThe 2.25-acre campus includes the outdoor exhibition space known as the Neon Boneyard, which features more than 200 signs, 11 of which are restored.<\/p>\n

Nevada State Museum & Historical Society
\n<\/strong>309 S. Valley View Blvd.
\nLas Vegas 702-486-5205
\nhttps:\/\/www.lasvegasnvmuseum.org<\/a>
\nNevada State Museum and the Historical Society both enjoy a picturesque, lakeside setting behind Lorenzi Park. The museum offers the public a leisurely encounter with Southern Nevada\u2019s natural history from mammoths to gambling, including Native American cultures from 13,000 years ago and regional history beginning with the Spanish exploration.<\/p>\n

Majorie Barrick Museum of Natural History
\n<\/strong>University of Nevada-Las Vegas
\n4505 Maryland Parkway
\nLas Vegas 702-895-3381
\nhttps:\/\/www.unlv.edu\/barrickmuseum<\/a>
\nExhibits and displays include more than two dozen species of living, small creatures from desert environs and Native American crafts including basketry, pottery, jewelry, and textiles. Located just outside the museum is the xeriscape, a garden with drought-tolerant plants from the major deserts of the worlds. Displays that showcase snakes, reptiles, and tortoise demonstrate what a complex and diverse wildlife the Mohave Desert supports.<\/p>\n

Searchlight Museum
\n<\/strong>200 Michael Wendell Way
\nSearchlight 702-297-1055
\nwww.clarkcountynv.gov<\/a>
\nAs a satellite of the Clark County Museum, this living history complex tells the story of the mining boom town of Searchlight. The area\u2019s mining and railroad heritage is presented in photos, artifacts, and exhibits in the Searchlight Community Center as well as an outdoor mining park.<\/p>\n

Shelby American Museum
\n<\/strong>6755 Speedway Boulevard
\nLas Vegas 702-942-REAL
\nwww.shelby.com\/<\/a>
\nLook over the history of Shelby American automobiles, beginning with the legendary Cobra in the 1960s through the all-new roadster, the Series 1. Factory tours are also available at the manufacturing site.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS \/ REGIONAL MUSEUMS Boulder City & Hoover Dam Museum 1305 Arizona Street Boulder City 702-294-1988 https:\/\/www.bchdmuseum.org Learn about the construction of the \u201cworld\u2019s most beautiful dam\u201d in this museum. A free movie about the dam\u2019s construction combines with historical memorabilia relating to the workers. Casino Legends Hall of Fame Museum 3801 Las Vegas […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-319","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/LasVegas3\/Windermere\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/319"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/LasVegas3\/Windermere\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/LasVegas3\/Windermere\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/LasVegas3\/Windermere\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/LasVegas3\/Windermere\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=319"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/LasVegas3\/Windermere\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/319\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":736,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/LasVegas3\/Windermere\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/319\/revisions\/736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/LasVegas3\/Windermere\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=319"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}