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Enter the galleries of the ORIGEN Experience
from the main entrance hall.

The name ORIGEN was derived from two words: original and generations. Created by Springs Preserve staff and selected from a pool of more than 300 names, it gives unique character to the historic museum galleries at the Springs Preserve.

Explore the history of the Las Vegas Valley from early American cultures to Anglo-European settlers. Enter the ORIGEN Experience and immerse yourself in the culture and history of the Las Vegas Valley.

The ORIGEN Experience captures the essence of the land, the early inhabitants and the many possibilities for Las Vegas’ future.

As the interpretive focal point for history at the Springs Preserve, the ORIGEN Experience is comprised of three galleries featuring more than 75 exhibits, an indoor theater and traveling exhibit space.