The Neon Museum debuts reimagined North Gallery with new experiences and updated Brilliant! Jackpot show The Neon Museum unveiled the most significant upgrade ever to the visitor experience in its North Gallery, home of its popular 360-degree audiovisual show, Brilliant! The improvements within the newly reimagined North Gallery are focused on enhancing the educational experience … Read more
The Neon Museum welcomes 2021 Artist in Residence Gabriel Barcia-Colombo for online Artist Talk, Dec. 16 The Neon Museum will welcome its 2021 Artist in Residence, acclaimed mixed media artist, Gabriel Barcia-Colombo during an online Artist Talk on Thursday, Dec. 16 at noon. Attendees of the virtual discussion via Zoom will learn about the artist’s … Read more
The Neon Museum receives famed Planet Hollywood sign The Neon Museum recently acquired the famed Planet Hollywood Restaurant sign that originally rotated upon an iconic column pedestal in front of the Caesars Palace Forum Shops and Colosseum. Donated by Planet Hollywood International/Earl Enterprises, the sign is currently being assessed for conservation and display plans. … Read more
The Neon Museum again nominated as best Las Vegas attraction in 2021 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards The Neon Museum has again been nominated in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the category of best Las Vegas attraction. A panel of 10Best travel editors have selected their 20 favorite Las Vegas … Read more
The Neon Museum receives highest national recognition with accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums The Neon Museum has achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition bestowed to museums in the United States. Accreditation signifies excellence within the museum community and recognizes an institution’s commitment to good … Read more
The Neon Museum’s storyteller wins national award Binnie Tate Wilkin shares stories of museum’s collection with Clark County students, recognized by the National Storytelling Network with Regional Excellence Award The Neon Museum announces that Binnie Tate Wilkin, the official storyteller for the museum’s “My Las Vegas” program in 2020, has been awarded the 2021 Regional … Read more
“Like Water God Riding His Dragon” by 2020 Neon Museum Artist in Residence Victor Ehikhamenor (Photo courtesy The Neon Museum) THE NEON MUSEUM ANNOUNCES 2021 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE CALL FOR ENTRIES Deadline for entry is Sunday, July 11, 2021 The Neon Museum announces a call for entries for its 2021 National Artist Residency. Now … Read more
The Neon Museum announces summer hours Home to the iconic neon signs chronicling Las Vegas history, The Neon Museum will offer adjusted summer hours of operation beginning Saturday, May 1. Open seven days a week, the museum will open at 3 p.m. and close at 11 p.m. everyday. The revised hours take into account … Read more
The Neon Museum is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Visitors who post a photo to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram of the shamrock on the Fitzgeralds sign or any of our shamrock coins in the main yard and tag the museum— @NeonMuseum on Facebook and Twitter and @theneonmuseumlasvegas on Instagram— can show the post to the … Read more
Museum of Gaming History Debuts Moulin Rouge Exhibit at The Neon Museum The Museum of Gaming History (MoGH) installed at The Neon Museum a new exhibit of artifacts from the Moulin Rouge Casino and Hotel, the first major racially integrated gaming property that also played a crucial role in ending segregation in Las … Read more
WHAT: The Neon Museum presents Beyond the Boneyard: Restored Roadside Relics a virtual presentation highlighting the unique stories behind the Horseshoe sign and eight other restored signs located in downtown Las Vegas. The virtual event hosted by experts from The Neon Museum staff will discuss the signs’ histories and the restoration efforts undertaken by the … Read more
“Like Water God Riding His Dragon” by 2020 Neon Museum Artist in Residence Victor Ehikhamenor (Photo courtesy The Neon Museum) THE NEON MUSEUM ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF NEW ARTWORK BY 2020 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE VICTOR EHIKHAMENOR The Neon Museum announces the acquisition of a major new work by 2020 National Artist in Residence, Victor … Read more
THE NEON MUSEUM ANNOUNCES UPDATED OPERATING HOURS FOR DECEMBER WHAT: The Neon Museum announces updated operating hours for December. The museum will be open from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Exceptions include Christmas Eve, when hours will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Christmas Day, when it will … Read more
Neon Museum 2020 National Artist in Residence, Victor Ehikhamenor working on recent artwork. (Photos courtesy Victor Ehikhamenor) THE NEON MUSEUM HOSTS ARTIST TALK WITH 2020 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE VICTOR EHIKHAMENOR ON NOV. 5 WHAT: The Neon Museum will host its artist talk event with 2020 Artist in Residence Victor … Read more
THE NEON MUSEUM ANNOUNCES UPCOMING DATES FOR ARTIST TALK AND OPEN STUDIO WITH ARTIST IN RESIDENCE VICTOR EHIKHAMENOR Artist Talk to be Held Nov. 5, Open Studio to be Held Dec. 17 The Neon Museum announces upcoming dates for 2020 Artist in Residence Victor Ehikhamenor’s artist talk and open studio events. The Nigerian-American artist, … Read more
Signage in the Neon Boneyard at The Neon Museum. (Photo courtesy of The Neon Museum) THE NEON MUSEUM RECEIVES CONSERVATION GRANTS FOR SIGN COLLECTION The Neon Museum has received grants for the upkeep and preservation of the sign collection in the Neon Boneyard. As an open-air museum, the Boneyard’s collection faces challenges traditional … Read more
The Neon Museum Boneyard illuminates at dusk. (Photo Courtesy of The Neon Museum) THE NEON MUSEUM ANNOUNCES ACCESS PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES Museums for All to Increase Accessibility of High-Quality Museum Learning Resources The Neon Museum announces it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services … Read more
Signage in the Neon Boneyard at The Neon Museum. (Photo courtesy of The Neon Museum) THE NEON MUSEUM BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOW MATCHING DONATIONS FOR ANNUAL FUND –The Neon Museum has announced that its annual fund drive is now underway, with a special incentive to donate this month. Through September 30, The Neon Museum … Read more
