The Neon Museum, Nevada, United States
4.5 (5.285 reviews) Saturday: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #41 in Las Vegas Speciality Museums
Worth the Trek!
Displaying over 200 retired signs of casinos and businesses from all over town, the Neon Museum offers a peek into old Vegas. On a tour through the museum's two-acre courtyard, you’ll see gigantic, glitzy signs and learn more about their history. You can also watch the Brilliant! show, a fantastic augmented reality experience that reanimates 40 of the neon signs in the museum. Don’t forget to stop by the gift shop for souvenirs, as well as the visitor's center which is located inside the former La Concha Hotel lobby. Though open from mid-afternoon, the Neon Museum looks even more spectacular after sunset when the signs are lit up. – Tripadvisor
Address
770 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101-2010
Mobile
Website
http://www.NeonMuseum.org
Working hours
Monday : 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday : 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday : 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday : 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday : 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday : 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday : 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 8:53
User Ratings
4.5 based on (5.285 reviews)
Reviews
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5Rochelle H 5:00 PM Jan 27, 2022
Excellent guide and fascinating history of a fascinating city
The Neon Museum is great... I went at dusk/sunset, as this was recommended by several people. Definitely a good decision as you get to appreciate the lights in different... lights. Ha. First up, the guide (whose name I don't know, but a woman with a shaved head) was amazing. She knows how to tell a story, how to add jokes, how to keep the crowd engaged with the history she's telling. Few times have I seen a group so engaged with the guide and actively listening. She's great. The mix of working and non-working lights is beautiful if you know how to appreciate it. To me it seems like 50% or more were working, so I wouldn't listen to some of the reviews complaining about that. Even when they're not working, you can still appreciate the art of them, in my opinion. The working lights are beautiful. Some people have complained about the cost, and I have some trouble understanding that. The Neon Museum is a non-profit and uses the funds to restore these lights and these pieces of history. To me, the $30 is more than going to good use, especially when you see the size of these signs and the sheer antiquity of the design... it's like people think the restoration is as simple as sticking some light bulbs in them. To me the cost is totally worth contributing to restoring such wonderful remnants of past times and the beginnings of such a curious and unique place. The stories around these lights and the ability to hopefully some day see some of the older signs lit up is more than worth it. I fully recommend the visit if you enjoy being taken back in time and marveling at how fun and creative we humans can be.
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5Kirsten 5:00 PM Mar 12, 2023
Worth the Trek!
The Neon Museum is a non-profit organization that collects and restores old neon signs. We booked tickets for the evening so that we could go on the guided tour, which was well worth the extra cost. I learned a lot about the city's history and took some incredible photos on my phone (DSLR cameras are not allowed). They also have a top-tier gift shop. I have visited Vegas several times before but mostly stayed on the Strip and never ventured past Fremont Street. I'm so glad I finally did. The Neon Museum is my new favourite experience in Vegas, I highly recommend it!
