The following tips and guidelines will help you enjoy your visit to the Springs Preserve. If you have any questions, please call us at 702-822-7700 or send us an email.
Hours and holidays
Springs Preserve
Thursday-Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Last entry at 3 p.m. Members get early entry to outdoor areas at 8 a.m.
Springs Cafe
Thursday-Monday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Nevada State Museum
Thursday-Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Last entry at 3 p.m.
Holidays
The Springs Preserve is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The Nevada State Museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Early closures
Due to extreme heat advisories throughout the summer months, outdoor areas may close early for the health and safety of guests and employees. Please arrive early to safely enjoy the outdoor areas.
Occasionally, operating hours will change due to special events. If you have any questions about possible early closures on a particular date, please call us at 702-822-7700.
Directions
Location
The Springs Preserve is located at:
333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107
Public transportation
The Springs Preserve is easily accessible via bus. Visit the Regional Transportation Commission's website for up-to-date information on how to get to the Springs Preserve via bus, or use Google Maps' Transit feature to locate nearby bus stops and routes to the Springs Preserve.
Bus routesParking, payments and other info
Free parking is available onsite. During special events, guests may need to park in designated offsite overflow lots.
Electric vehicle charging stations are located in our main parking lot. Drivers must register with ChargePoint, a large electric vehicle charging network. Our charging stations are green-powered by onsite solar facilities.
Bikes, skateboards, scooters, dirt bikes, four-wheelers or other recreational vehicles are not allowed on the property of the Springs Preserve.
With the exception of some unpaved portions of our trails not accessible due to their historic nature, the Springs Preserve is wheelchair-accessible. Strollers and wheelchairs are available for rent at our ticketing window on a first come, first-served basis.
- Single stroller - $3
- Double stroller - $5
- Standard wheelchair - No charge
- Premium Family and above members receive free stroller rentals
The Springs Preserve is a cashless venue. Guests can use valid debit or credit cards, or mobile wallets.
Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverage items into the Springs Preserve for self-consumption, provided they do not require heating, reheating, processing, refrigeration, or temperature control. Coolers and bags can be no larger than 24" x 15" x 18". Glass containers (other than small containers such as baby food jars) and alcohol are also prohibited. Dry ice and loose ice are not permitted in coolers. Reusable ice packs are recommended. Ice in small bags, such as zip-top baggies, is allowed. Inform the ticketing staff of any food items when you enter. All bags and coolers will be inspected prior to entry.
For the safety of our guests, plants and wildlife, we ask that you remain on the designated paths. We suggest sun protection, insect repellent, plenty of fluids and appropriate walking shoes during your visit to the Springs Preserve.
Please do not remove plant materials or archaeological artifacts from the site. Do not disturb wildlife you encounter at the Springs Preserve.
The Springs Preserve is a non-smoking facility. Smoking of tobacco, e-cigarettes, or other products that produce vapor or smoke is strictly prohibited.
Please note that due to permitting restrictions, Springs Preserve does not accept donations of live animals or allow the release of animals on property. If you have a Desert Tortoise you’re looking to rehome, we recommend contacting the Tortoise Group.
If you have a plant you would like to donate, please send us an email.
The Springs Preserve is home to a variety of Mojave wildlife. This includes native mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, and over 150 species of migratory birds. Coyotes are often sighted on property in natural areas along our trails and wetlands, and are a natural occurrence in Southern Nevada. Seeing one is not cause for alarm. The Nevada Department of Wildlife offers these tips for encounters with coyotes and other wildlife in our urban environment.
Pets or other animals whose sole function is to provide comfort, companionship or support are not allowed in the Springs Preserve. The purpose of this rule is to ensure wildlife is not disturbed and to protect the archaeological artifacts on the site.
Service animals are allowed. A service animal is defined under Nevada law as a dog or a miniature horse that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. A disability is defined in NRS 426.068 as a physical, cognitive, or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities.
Service animals may not, however, pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other people. The service animal must comply with state and local animal control laws and must at all times stay quietly by its owner’s side unless performing a specific task for its owner. Service animals must be leashed, harnessed, or tethered unless such a device interferes with the service animal’s work, or the owner’s disability prevents using such a device. In such cases, the owner must control the service animal through her or his voice, hand signals, or other effective means. Vests, tags, or other working-animal accessories are not required but may make it easier for people to identify a service animal.
By visiting the Springs Preserve, you agree to abide by all rules and regulations. Disorderly conduct or violation of these rules and regulations may result in dismissal from the property.
How to spend your day
With 180 acres of scenery, wildlife, exhibits and attractions, it can be a bit tough to figure out where to start on your visit to the Springs Preserve. Below are some suggestions of how to best spend your time here.
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If you're only visiting us for a short time, you're not going to want to miss the Origen Museum.
- Traveling exhibit: The Origen Museum is home to our traveling exhibit space, which changes throughout the year. Visit our Events & Activities calendar for information on the latest exhibit.
- "Miracle in the Mojave" film: Stop in our Big Springs Theater to watch "Miracle in the Mojave," an 8-minute, cinematic, sensory-surround film that introduces visitors to the Springs Preserve and explores the evolution of Las Vegas.
- Flash flood exhibit: At one of the Preserve's most popular exhibits, you can feel the rush of 5,000 gallons of recycled water as the awesome power of a desert flash flood is recreated.
- Animal habitat: Get up close with some of our most famous desert dwellers including Gila monsters, lizards, desert cottontails, a gray fox, snakes and scorpions.
- Gift Shop: Before you leave, stop by the Gift Shop located directly next to the Big Springs Theater to take home a special memento of your visit.
- Springs Cafe: Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or a refreshing snack in the spacious and relaxing cafe that includes stunning balcony views of the Las Vegas Strip.
Take in all the sights and sounds of the Origen Museum mentioned above, then explore the following attractions:
- Boomtown 1905: Meet the faces and places of the past at Boomtown 1905, a re-created historical streetscape. We invite you to stroll the street and learn more about Las Vegas’ humble beginnings through engaging interpretive exhibits.
- WaterWorks: Touch replicated quagga mussels, look at harmful water contaminants using a microscope, examine rock samples excavated from hundreds of feet below Lake Mead's surface and more at WaterWorks
- Botanical Garden: With thousands of Mojave Desert and desert-adapted plants, the Botanical Garden at the Springs Preserve provides an inviting welcome and inspiration for residents and visitors alike.
- Butterfly Habitat (seasonal): In this seasonal exhibit (open in the spring and fall), witness the fascinating dance between free-flying butterflies and the plants that sustain them.
- Sustainability Gallery and Nature Exchange: Learn about eco-friendly lifestyles and the natural world around us through interactive, hands-on activities.
- DesertSol: DesertSol is a 754-square foot solar-powered home that showcases innovations in sustainable home design including technology, energy and material choices.
Enjoy all the attractions listed above, plus these special features.
- Nevada State Museum: Come face-to-face with a 20,000-year-old Columbian Mammoth skeleton, explore a recreated stalactite cave, learn about Nevada mining history, see original Las Vegas showgirl costumes and much more.
- Art exhibit: Our Primrose Gallery is home to an ever-changing lineup of art exhibits. Visit our Events & Activities calendar for information on the latest exhibit.
- Trails and Train Rides: Explore more than three miles of trails and follow in the footsteps of early explorers as you walk or take a train ride through the very ground that is the birthplace of Las Vegas! Along the way you'll discover desert wetlands, cottonwood groves and interpretive sites that reveal milestones in Las Vegas History.
- Playground and Splash Pad: Our main playground for children ages 5-12 years old features recreational equipment and play structures, including musical instruments, interactive elements, and more. The Mariposa playground features a splash pad and tot lot for children ages 2-5.
- Classes and Activities: On weekends, participate in a drop-in activity or tour, or sign up for a gardening workshop. Check the calendar for a full schedule of events and programs.
Property map
With 180 acres of trails, galleries and attractions in store at the Springs Preserve, you may want to take a look at our map beforehand so you can develop a plan of action.
Download the PDF map
Mobile app
The Springs Preserve mobile app features an interactive map for easy, real-time navigation around the property. Download the free app for guided directions to Springs Preserve attractions, restrooms, elevators, meeting facilities and more!
Download the Apple iOS app Download the Android app
Springs Cafe
Bronze Cafe brings exceptional "sammiches," salads, brunch, burgers, lattes, smoothies, and libations to Springs Cafe at the Springs Preserve. All made from fresh and healthy ingredients, with plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options.
Guests can enjoy these delicious experiences in the sleek and airy indoor dining hall or from the outdoor patio with stunning, 180-degree views of the Las Vegas Strip and surrounding valley.
Springs Cafe is open Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Reservations are not required to dine at the cafe. To visit other areas of the Springs Preserve, you must have a valid membership or general admission ticket.
Gift Shop
What better way to end your day at the Springs Preserve than with a quick stop at the gift shop for a souvenir?
Located inside the Origen Museum, our gift shop has one-of-a kind products including educational books, games, desert-friendly plants (available seasonally), clothing and Preserve memorabilia. Whether you are hunting for a seasonal holiday item or a helpful household accessory, the gift shop has a variety of unique gifts.
Are you a Springs Preserve member, or a member of one of the American Horticultural Society's Reciprocal Admissions Program? If so, present your membership card to receive 10 percent off at the gift shop!