Nevada State Museum
A child stands in awe of a prehistoric skeleton
inside the
Nevada State Museum.
The Nevada State Museum is a unique part of the overall Springs Preserve experience. Through expansive historic collections, the museum works to advance the understanding of the history, pre-history and natural history of Nevada, emphasizing Southern Nevada and its relationship with surrounding areas.
Housed in a beautiful, 70,000-square-foot building, the facility features a 13,000-square-foot exhibit gallery that stands as the museum centerpiece, allowing visitors to:
- Stand face-to-face with Nevada's state fossil, an Ichthyosaur Shonisaurus popularis
- Step inside a stalactite cave
- Watch holographic figures tell the tale of Nevada's miners
- Witness an atomic explosion
- See historic Las Vegas glitz and glamour
Hours and Admission
The Nevada State Museum is open Friday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission to the Museum is included with paid general admission to the Springs Preserve, and is free for Preserve members. Children under 18 receive free entry to the museum; however, regular child's admission applies to visit the Preserve.
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