Boulder City-Hoover Dam Museum

The Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum tells the story of the men and women who braved the desolation of the southern Nevada desert to build Hoover Dam and settle Boulder City.  Theirs is a story of American ambition, vision, and grit.  Built during the Great Depression and as the Dust Bowl ravaged the American heartland, the engineering and construction marvel that is Hoover Dam also served as a beacon of hope -- signaling a brighter future.

The small museum houses a collection of hands-on displays, photographs, oral histories, and artifacts. They preserve catalog and curate 11,000 photographs, over 9,000 biographical and subject files, a 600 book research library, and over 3,500 three-dimensional artifacts.

The museum serves to provide an authentic experience encompassing both Boulder City's past and its present. Think about what life must have been like in the days when people were living in tents, and appreciate the benefits of modern technology nowadays.

Photographs, artifacts & personal accounts of the construction of the Hoover Dam & Boulder City.

This museum tells the story about the Boulder Canyon Project, as experienced by those who braved desert conditions to construct Hoover Dam. It gives a glimpse into the dangers, complexity and size of the Depression Era through its exhibits and displays. The Boulder Dam Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It offers a unique historical experience to tourists as well as locals. Visitors are invited to experience the rich history and modern-day vibrancy of Boulder City.

Our museum, its many exhibits and programs are supported by the hotel's profits. Teddy Fenton House The Avenue C house was built by Six Companies as a single-family home for employees. The Nevada State Historic Preservation Office says that the house is in its original form. Most of its historic fabric has not been altered.

It retains the integrity of its location, design and feeling. We plan to restore the historic structure and submit a request for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. BCMHA's Walking Tour: An audio tour has been produced of Boulder City Historic District. Visitors can listen to historic information on each stop along the route to Boulder City via their smart phones.

The museum's educational goals and vision are expanded through the content of the tours. Education Outreach. We offer a variety of programs to help students all ages. These include guided tours, on-site programs and supervised visits in the Children s Activity Room.

These programs provide historical context and socio-economic background to Hoover Dam's construction and Boulder City's founding. Our Collections These archives can be accessed by researchers at a range of different purposes from the Boulder Dam Hotel Ground Level. These collections have been designated a National Treasure by Save America s Treasures as well as the National Park Service. The collections are managed by a collections specialist, who ensures that the BCMHA's standards and policies are upheld.