Las Vegas Natural History Museum, Las Vegas
Located in Downtown Vegas along the "Cultural Corridor" stands the captivating Las Vegas Natural History Museum. Within the museum, you'll encounter distinct areas featuring permanent exhibitions as well as seasonal summer displays.
The Las Vegas Founder's African Savanna Gallery depicts the Serengeti with model animals near a watering hole and hunting lions. The African Rainforest exhibit features diverse plant and animal life. The International Wildlife Gallery displays lifelike models of antelopes, bears, wild dogs, deer, and big cats, with insights into their lifestyles and adaptations.
Discover "Treasures of Egypt," a captivating exhibition featuring a meticulous recreation of Tutankhamun's tomb, intriguing documentaries on his life, and replicas of the Golden Shrine and Golden Throne. Explore an interactive area to scan a mummy and uncover fascinating results.
Enter the Marine Life Gallery and be enchanted by lifelike replicas of sharks and fish hanging from the ceiling. Witness live sharks and stingrays in a stunning 3,000-gallon aquarium, and explore smaller tanks with exotic fish and marine plants. Discover captivating displays of spiders, snakes, lizards, and scorpions in this museum section.
The Prehistoric Life Gallery is a treat for kids, with animated dinosaurs like the famous T-Rex. Dive into the past with the ichthyosaur, a Nevada swimmer. Check out other ancient mammals like saber-tooth cats, mammoths, and camels in the Prehistoric Mammals Gallery.
At the Cox Charities Young Scientist Center, kids can explore interactive exhibits as paleontologists digging for fossils or marine biologists exploring the ocean. The Geology Gallery showcases stunning fossils, minerals, and semi-precious stones, inviting visitors to marvel at Earth's history.
Why You Should Visit:
Fun and educational experience for kids and adults alike and a great opportunity to spend some quality time in the Sin City.
Tip:
Check their official website before visiting. You might find offers.
Call in advance to check the days when the baby sharks are fed. They are cute!
As a participant of the Bank of America 1st Weekend Museum Program, they will let you get in for free on the first weekend of the month if you present them your ATM card.
The Las Vegas Founder's African Savanna Gallery depicts the Serengeti with model animals near a watering hole and hunting lions. The African Rainforest exhibit features diverse plant and animal life. The International Wildlife Gallery displays lifelike models of antelopes, bears, wild dogs, deer, and big cats, with insights into their lifestyles and adaptations.
Discover "Treasures of Egypt," a captivating exhibition featuring a meticulous recreation of Tutankhamun's tomb, intriguing documentaries on his life, and replicas of the Golden Shrine and Golden Throne. Explore an interactive area to scan a mummy and uncover fascinating results.
Enter the Marine Life Gallery and be enchanted by lifelike replicas of sharks and fish hanging from the ceiling. Witness live sharks and stingrays in a stunning 3,000-gallon aquarium, and explore smaller tanks with exotic fish and marine plants. Discover captivating displays of spiders, snakes, lizards, and scorpions in this museum section.
The Prehistoric Life Gallery is a treat for kids, with animated dinosaurs like the famous T-Rex. Dive into the past with the ichthyosaur, a Nevada swimmer. Check out other ancient mammals like saber-tooth cats, mammoths, and camels in the Prehistoric Mammals Gallery.
At the Cox Charities Young Scientist Center, kids can explore interactive exhibits as paleontologists digging for fossils or marine biologists exploring the ocean. The Geology Gallery showcases stunning fossils, minerals, and semi-precious stones, inviting visitors to marvel at Earth's history.
Why You Should Visit:
Fun and educational experience for kids and adults alike and a great opportunity to spend some quality time in the Sin City.
Tip:
Check their official website before visiting. You might find offers.
Call in advance to check the days when the baby sharks are fed. They are cute!
As a participant of the Bank of America 1st Weekend Museum Program, they will let you get in for free on the first weekend of the month if you present them your ATM card.
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Las Vegas Natural History Museum on Map
Sight Name: Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Sight Location: Las Vegas, USA (See walking tours in Las Vegas)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Las Vegas, USA (See walking tours in Las Vegas)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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