Permanent Gallery
The Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas offers an interactive visitor experience that interprets the history of Nevada dating back millions of years to the present. Across a 13,000 square-foot permanent gallery visitors hear how geology shaped the Great Basin, learn about the plant and animals that inhabit our great state, and see Nevada’s state fossil the ichthyosaur. Hear the story of Native Americans, pioneers, early settlers, miners, railroaders, ranchers and entrepreneurs. Learn about the Hoover Dam, the atomic era and the rise of Las Vegas as the resort capital of the world.
Other Exhibits
Opening November 2024
Ready to take our harrowing journey from New Mexico to Los Angeles on a network of crude mule and footpaths webbing what … Read More
Museum collections are always growing! This new exhibit highlights some of the newest artifacts that the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas has acquired. These … Read More
The history of Nevada’s current boundaries spans hundreds of years and is a story of war, expansion, and the quest for wealth. Follow this history through maps and … Read More