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CULTURE
VEGAS
PLACES
Savor local #VegasCulture rich in history and creativity.
Las Vegas is situated on the traditional homelands of the Nuwuvi, Southern Paiute People. We offer gratitude for the land itself, for those who have stewarded it and our local culture for generations, and for the opportunity to be in creative community with this land.
Atomic Museum
The Atomic Museum is one of a handful of private national museums and showcases some of the rarest of artifacts relating to the nation’s atomic testing program.
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art
The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art believes everyone deserves access to art that challenges our understanding of the present and inspires us to create a future that holds space for us all.
Located on the campus of UNLV; the only art museum in the city of Las Vegas.
Located on the campus of UNLV; the only art museum in the city of Las Vegas.
Burlesque Hall of Fame
The Burlesque Hall of Fame is the world’s premier organization dedicated to preserving the living legacy of burlesque as an artform and cultural phenomenon. With a collection of several thousand costumes, stage props, photographs, and personal effects documenting the careers and lives of burlesque dancers, comics, and producers over nearly a century, the museum is a growing testament to the power and social impact of the art of the tease.
Clark County Museum
The museum focuses on the history of the southernmost county in Nevada with emphasis on the early Native American inhabitants such as the Paiute people, as well as mining, the impact of the railroads, and gaming. Exhibits include several historic houses as well as a recreated ghost town.
Discovery Children's Museum
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum offers a one-of-a-kind experience for families in southern Nevada for play, exploration, inspiration, belonging, and unique learning.
Historic Harrison Guest House
In 1942, Genevieve Harrison opened her home to traveling entertainers, business people, and divorcing couples who were unable to stay at Las Vegas strip hotels due to segregation laws. Nat King Cole, Pearl Bailey, and Sammy Davis Jr. ( a visitor so frequent that there is a room named after him). In the course of one week in 1949 the house was graced with Eddie (Rochester) Anderson, singer Bob Parrish, the Edwards Sisters, the Jubalaires and musician Arthur Lee Simpkins. The Harrison House is the last standing example of a boarding house. Harrison House was listed in the 1949 Negro Motorist Travelers Guide.
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Tour the Liberace Museum Collection, experience the history of showmanship.
The Mob Museum
The Mob Museum is an immersive experience exploring the ongoing power struggle between organized crime and law enforcement from the Mob’s origination to today.
Las Vegas Natural
History Museum
From the desert to the ocean, from Nevada to Africa, from prehistoric times to the present, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum takes young and old alike on a learning adventure around the world.
The Neon Museum
Founded in 1996, The Neon Museum is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying and exhibiting iconic Las Vegas signs for educational, historic, arts and cultural enrichment. The Neon Museum campus includes the outdoor exhibition space known as the Neon Boneyard, a visitors’ center housed inside the former La Concha Motel lobby and the Neon Boneyard North Gallery which houses additional rescued signs and is available for weddings, special events, photo shoots and educational programs.
Nevada State Museum Las Vegas
The mission of the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas at the Springs Preserve is to inspire and educate a diverse public about the history and natural history of Nevada. The Museum collects, preserves, exhibits, and disseminates material that contributes to an understanding and appreciation of the state.
Nevada Railroad Museum Boulder City
The museum operates a heritage railroad which offers passenger excursion trains using historic railroad equipment on a 7-mile, 45 minute round trip. Operations began in 2002, and the museum also offers the opportunity for passengers to ride in the locomotive cab, the caboose and to operate trains (subject to reservations and availability)
Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve
The name "Origen" was derived from two words: original and generations. As the interpretive focal point for history at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve, the Origen Museum features more than 75 permanent exhibits, an indoor theater and traveling exhibit space.
The Punk Rock Museum
The Punk Rock Museum houses the world's most expansive, inclusive, and intimate display of artifacts, fliers, photos, clothing, instruments, handwritten lyrics, artwork, and just about everything else donated by the people and bands who were there.
Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum
Discover a multidisciplinary artist known for painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, porcelain enamel fired on steel, stained glass, and computer art. Abbey is known for her abstract expressionism, figures, landscapes, and non-objective subject matter.
Abby Rey Studios
Abby Rey Studios offers services for industry professionals; performance classes, photography, videography, and space rental. Home of Bright Star Acting Academy.
Art Box by Liezl Siojo
Creations by local artists at DTLV Container Park
The Arts at Nevada State
To schedule a tour of the art collection, contact the Office of Arts & Culture at 702-992-2380 . You can also conduct a self-guided tour anytime the campus is open.
The Arts Factory
Located at 107 E. Charleston, The Arts Factory is home to over 30 artists and art galleries, 18Bin bar & restaurant, Gallery 2 Go art vending machine, and many more exciting Arts District staples.
Bash Design & Gallery
Bash & Design Gallery, a locally and women-owned art gallery in Las Vegas. Our mission is to provide a welcoming and inclusive space for artists of all ages and skill levels to learn, create, and grow.
Basner Fine Art Gallery
The gallery is home to permanent installations of the Beelitz Sanatorium Documentary, a growing series of historic library portraits and other curated works by Mario Basner, while also hosting guest exhibitions.
City of Las Vegas Galleries
The City of Las Vegas curates a variety of gallery spaces.
City Of the World Gallery
Clark County Galleries
Clark County Public Arts curates a variety of galleries.
Core Contemporary Gallery
A full-time, free-to-the-public, fully-accessible contemporary art gallery; exhibition programming of mid-career and established contemporary artists (including retail sales of exhibited art), site-specific art installations, artist development opportunities.
CSN Art Galleries
The mission of the CSN Art Galleries is educational. National and regional exhibitions that represent a broad range of viewpoints are actively sought and promoted.
Domsky Glass Studio and Gallery
Domsky Glass Studio, located in Las Vegas, NV, is dedicated to the creative process of artistic glass and metal.
Fergusons DTLV
From the shops of local makers to restaurants and enchanting green space, Fergusons is a place where the community can connect, shop, eat, drink, stay, work, gather and explore.
James Stanford Studio
Las Vegas artist James Stanford’s diverse practice includes photography, digital illustration, painting, and drawing. A private gallery located in the historic Downtown Las Vegas, available by appointment.
Joseph Watson Gallery
Joseph Watson also known from his signature “JOEE,” and is the Illustrator of the Go, Go, Greta children’s books.
The Library District Galleries
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District has long been committed to enhancing the state of the cultural arts locally and has developed a wide scope of cultural programming as part of its service to the public.
Las Vegas Artists Guild Gallery
The Vegas Artists’ Guild is an organization of artists whose primary purpose is to bring talented, established and emerging artists in the area to public attention. Local, amateur and professional artists (at least 18 years of age) of the Vegas Artists’ Guild reach these goals through meetings, workshops, demonstrations, art shows and networking.
LV Family Puppet Studio
The LV Family Puppet at the Boulevard Mall creates entertaining and educational puppet shows and introduce the art of puppet making to all.
Left of Center Gallery
With artwork showing a diversity of style and media, LOC is administered and supported by artists and educators who are committed to advancing the arts and providing a setting for cultural exchange. Featuring an African Art Museum Collection.
Meow Wolf @ Area 15
Meow Wolf’s second permanent exhibition, Omega Mart, is an interactive, mind-bending immersive art experience. Explore an extraordinary supermarket that bursts into surreal worlds and unexpected landscapes.
Nevada Humanities
Nevada Humanities produces and supports humanities-based educational and cultural programs that articulate the Nevada experience, feature local culture and heritage, and facilitate the investigation of ideas that matter to the people of Nevada and their communities.
NUWU Art Gallery
The Nuwu Art + Activism Center is a POC-owned and operated space in Las Vegas, Nevada, that works to uplift all communities through strengthening cultural knowledge and identity through the arts, activism, and education. We advocate for the equity of our respective and collective communities through an ongoing process of decolonization and celebration of our rich cultural heritages.
Priscilla Fowler Fine Art
A fixture in the Las Vegas Arts District, exhibiting contemporary art by local, regional, and national artists. Priscilla Fowler Fine Art was awarded ‘Gallery of the Year' honors in 2019 by Desert Companion magazine.
Queen of Arts Studio & Gallery
Queen Gardner is a pet, wildlife, and portrait artist. The Queen of Arts offers commissions, tutorials, and original works.
Recycled Propaganda
Recycled Propaganda is an artist acclaimed for his graphic exploration of a variety of contemporary issues from global history to current affairs.
1114 S. Main Street Suite 120, Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
1114 S. Main Street Suite 120, Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
GALLERIES
Avant Pop Books and Art Gallery
A highly curated inventory, focusing on genres like art/photography, sci-fi/fantasy, womxn studies, queer, oddities, magic/sorcery/voodoo, horror, poetry and others.
CSN Libraries
With thousands of books and journals, research help on every campus, and online tutorials, CSN Libraries is here to help students and faculty with the tools they need.
David R. Parks Lending Library
Named by the community in honor of Nevada State Senator David Parks, the LGBTQIA+ focused lending library offers more than 4,000 books and hundreds of DVDs to borrow at no charge.
The Library District
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District nurtures the social, economic, and educational well-being of people and communities. The District is committed to building communities of people who can come together to pursue their individual and group aspirations.
Henderson Libraries
An independent library district in Henderson, NV.
UNLV Libraries
As the only research library in Southern Nevada, UNLV Libraries have a strong community mission: open to the public; providing resources and expert consultations to members of the business community
The Writers Block
An independent bookstore in downtown Las Vegas, offering free creative-writing classes to grades K–12.
LIBRARIES
Athena Showroom at Alexis Park
Situated three minutes from the heart of the action on The Strip, Alexis Park Resort is a perfect home base for enjoying the city; one block away from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Artifice
The longest standing bar & lounge in the las Vegas arts district, Artifice is home to First Friday, Scarlet Deepest Red Goth Night, Soul State, and many other diverse and inclusive community events.
Boabab Stage
A place where you can experience world cultures, unique fashion, cuisine, and entertainment. Joined with a café, dance studio and fashion boutique. Come enjoy this eclectic space for your gatherings, live music, theater rental and yoga classes.
The Beverly Theater
Imagined by The Rogers Foundation and the brainchild of Beverly Rogers, the not-for-profit venue is perfectly situated next to the popular independent bookstore, The Writer’s Block at The Lucy.
The Bootlegger Bistro
Old school Vegas dining with nightly dinner entertainment. A favorite #VegasJazz location.
Charleston Heights Arts Center
Charleston Heights Arts Center presents a wide diversity of programs and classes. Programs of interest include: Guest Artist Series, Children's Summer Concert Series, Big Band Dances, Summer Dance Camp and the Rainbow Company Youth Theatre performances.
Clark County Government Center Amphitheater
The outdoor Amphitheater is operated by the Clark County Department of Parks and Recreation. It is home to some of the Valley's best live performances, including the annual free Jazz in the Park series, fall Moonlight Concerts, the Reggae in the Desert Music and Cultural Festival.
CSN Performing Arts Center
CSN PAC has an ongoing mission to support the arts—working together with the Department of Fine Arts as well as the local community to bring theater, music, dance and art productions to life with state-of-the-art lighting and acoustics housed in a recently renovated theater, free parking reasonable prices.
Coops Cabaret and Hotspot
Coop's brings you the finest entertainment with the Old Vegas Vibe.
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Diversion Amusements is a flexible indoor space that can be shaped and styled to fit any vision.
The space has a separate Green Room available for your executives or event talent; also a private Meeting Room for up to 35 guests.
The space has a separate Green Room available for your executives or event talent; also a private Meeting Room for up to 35 guests.
Family Music Centers of Southern Nevada
Intimate venue for special events such as:
Lectures, Seminars, Club Meetings, Musician clinics, Concert Recitals, Corporate Meetings, Sales Presentations, Music Recitals
Lectures, Seminars, Club Meetings, Musician clinics, Concert Recitals, Corporate Meetings, Sales Presentations, Music Recitals
The Industrial Event Space
A large indoor and outdoor areas can be carefully designed to meet the needs of any event.
Ample free parking for guests; located just minutes from the strip.
Ample free parking for guests; located just minutes from the strip.
Italian American Club
Clark County Library District Venues
The District is committed to building communities of people who can come together to pursue their individual and group aspirations.
Las Vegas Little Theatre
Enjoy local theatre on a main or blackbox stage n the heart of Chinatown. Las Vegas longest-operating independent theatre company.
Majestic Repertory Theatre
Majestic Repertory Theatre was established in the fall of 2016 at ALIOS, an arts space in the Downtown Las Vegas Arts District.
Maxan Jazz Club
Featuring incredible LIVE music, 6 nights a week, in a variety of different Jazz, Blues & Latin styles, along with UPSCALE sushi dining utilizing only the freshest of ingredients, all in a comfortable yet SOPHISTICATED atmosphere.
Mom's Basement Theatre
In intimate stage and comedy club, featuring improv regularly.
Nevada School of the Arts
Home of the Fifth Street School Auditorium and Gallery.
Notoriety
Live music, comedy, event space, virtual performance venue, plays and live performance!
ReBar + Davys
Live music, open mic poetry, local visual artists featured in the space.
The Sand Dollar Downtown
In 1976, the Original Sand Dollar opened its doors, and almost instantly became one of Las Vegas’ most iconic bars. Known as Vegas’ home of the Blues. Some of the greatest legends, as well as many other famous musicians graced the stage for over 40 years. People like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, and even Mick Jagger would swing into the Sand Dollar when they were in Vegas.
In 1976, the Original Sand Dollar opened its doors, and almost instantly became one of Las Vegas’ most iconic bars. Known as Vegas’ home of the Blues. Some of the greatest legends, as well as many other famous musicians graced the stage for over 40 years. People like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, and even Mick Jagger would swing into the Sand Dollar when they were in Vegas.
In 2015, the Sand Dollar was revived by industry veterans Nathan Grates and Anthony Jamison. Bringing their love of craft cocktails and beer to what normally be considered a dive bar. The love of craft spirits and carefully curated menus paired with live music proved to be an instant success. The Sand Dollar Downtown continues this legacy by providing a high level of craftsmanship and service along side some of the very best live music around.
Honoring the tradition and history of the iconic Las Vegas venue, The Sand Dollar Downtown aims to rock on another 40 years. The Sand Dollar Downtown continues this legacy by providing a high level of craftsmanship and service along side some of the very best live music around.
Honoring the tradition and history of the iconic Las Vegas venue, The Sand Dollar Downtown aims to rock on another 40 years.
In 1976, the Original Sand Dollar opened its doors, and almost instantly became one of Las Vegas’ most iconic bars. Known as Vegas’ home of the Blues. Some of the greatest legends, as well as many other famous musicians graced the stage for over 40 years. People like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, and even Mick Jagger would swing into the Sand Dollar when they were in Vegas.
In 2015, the Sand Dollar was revived by industry veterans Nathan Grates and Anthony Jamison. Bringing their love of craft cocktails and beer to what normally be considered a dive bar. The love of craft spirits and carefully curated menus paired with live music proved to be an instant success. The Sand Dollar Downtown continues this legacy by providing a high level of craftsmanship and service along side some of the very best live music around.
Honoring the tradition and history of the iconic Las Vegas venue, The Sand Dollar Downtown aims to rock on another 40 years. The Sand Dollar Downtown continues this legacy by providing a high level of craftsmanship and service along side some of the very best live music around.
Honoring the tradition and history of the iconic Las Vegas venue, The Sand Dollar Downtown aims to rock on another 40 years.
The Smith Center
A world-class performing arts center presenting the Las Vegas Philharmonic, Nevada Ballet Theatre, a Broadway series, and live music events.
The Space Las Vegas
The Space is an arts complex consisting of a 3000-square-foot raw performance/event space, a black box theatre, a podcast studio, and a piano bar/lobby featuring local and touring talent.
Super Summer Theatre Studios
Super Summer Theatre Studios is where Ranch series operations are run, and when it's not summertime a black box for performances.
VENUES
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