Las Vegas Natural History Museum

The founding of the Las Vegas Natural History Museum stemmed from the realization of a tremendous need in the community for a museum promoting an appreciation and understanding of global life forms, past and present.

In February 1989, a small group of concerned citizens requested that the Las Vegas City Council assist in finding a home for a pre-existing collection of wildlife and prehistoric exhibits. The City of Las Vegas purchased a building, located in the center of a proposed Cultural Corridor, to house the Museum. This building is leased for one dollar a year; however, the museum is responsible for renovations, upkeep, and operations.

With the assistance of local businesses and private individuals, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum opened its doors in July 1991, exhibiting a varied collection of wildlife and prehistoric exhibits on loan. Since then, the Museum has obtained its own multi-million dollar, world-class collection, and created an exciting and interactive learning experience.

From the desert to the ocean, from Nevada to Africa, from prehistoric times to the present, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum takes young and old alike on a learning adventure around the world.

The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is a private, non-profit institution dedicated to educating the children, adults and families of the community in the natural sciences - both past and present. Through its interactive exhibits, educational programs and the preservation of its collections, the Museum strives to instill an understanding and appreciation of the world's wildlife, ecosystems and cultures. In 2013, the Museum was accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

Natural history artifacts from the natural world are explored in interactive exhibits and classes.. The Story. A huge need was identified within the community to create a museum that promotes understanding and appreciation of all life forms. A small group of citizens was concerned and requested the assistance of the Las Vegas City Council in finding a place for an existing collection of prehistoric wildlife exhibits. To house the Museum, the City of Las Vegas bought a building in central Las Vegas' Cultural Corridor.

The museum has the responsibility for maintaining and renovating this building. The Las Vegas Natural History Museum was established in July 1991 with the support of private citizens and local businesses. It displays a diverse collection of prehistoric and wildlife exhibits and has its own museum. The Museum now has a multi-million-dollar collection of world-class specimens and offers an interactive and exciting learning experience.

The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is a place where everyone can learn.