The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is a family-friendly museum of dinosaurs, marine life, and world cultures in Downtown Las Vegas‘s Cultural Corridor. In July 2025, the museum officially rebranded as the Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum, to better reflect its science-education mission — though many guides, and even its own Wikipedia page, still use the old name. You can book your admission ticket in advance through Viator.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 |
| Hours | Open daily, 9am–4pm |
| Adult admission | $14.00 |
| Senior / Military / Student admission | $12.00 |
| Child admission | $7.00 |
| Children 2 and under | Free |
| Nearest transport | Free parking behind the museum; bus routes 113 and 208 |
| Typical visit duration | 1–2 hours |
Why book Las Vegas Natural History Museum tickets?
- 🏛️ A roaring 20-foot T-Rex: Animatronic dinosaurs anchor the Dinosaur Hall, a fan favourite for kids.
- 🎟️ Recently rebranded: Now the Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum, reflecting a stronger focus on hands-on science.
- 🌿 Shark and stingray feedings: Watch the 3,000-gallon Marine Life tank come alive on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoons.
- 📜 Treasures of Egypt: A recreation of King Tut’s tomb brings ancient Egypt to the Mojave Desert.
- 💰 $1 off for Nevada residents: Just show valid ID at the ticket counter.
Las Vegas Natural History Museum opening hours
The museum is open daily, 9am to 4pm. Holiday hours run slightly shorter on New Year’s Day (11am–4pm), while Easter, the Fourth of July, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve all keep standard 9am–4pm hours. The museum is closed for its Dino Ball Fundraiser Gala (the last Saturday in September), Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Las Vegas Natural History Museum ticket prices
Admission is priced by age and status, with several free-entry categories.
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $14.00 |
| Senior / Military / Student | $12.00 |
| Child | $7.00 |
| Children 2 and under | Free |
| Museum members | Free |
| ASTC Reciprocal members (with valid ID, 2 adults & 2 children) | Free |
| Southern Nevada teachers (with badge) | Free |
Nevada residents receive $1 off admission with valid ID. Book in advance through Viator to skip the ticket counter on arrival.
How to get to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum
The museum sits at 900 Las Vegas Blvd N, in the Cultural Corridor of Downtown Las Vegas, just north of Fremont Street. By bus, routes 113 and 208 serve the area, and the Las Vegas Monorail also runs nearby. By car, the museum is a short drive from both downtown and the Strip.
Parking at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Free parking is available in the lot directly behind the museum, along with covered parking spaces.
How long to spend at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Most visitors spend one to two hours working through the galleries, longer if timing a visit around a shark feeding or a stop in the Young Scientist Center.
Accessibility at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum
The museum is fully wheelchair accessible, with elevators, ramps, and accessible restrooms throughout. Wheelchairs are available at no charge, on a first-come, first-served basis.
What to see at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Dinosaur Hall is the museum’s biggest draw, home to a roaring, animatronic 20-foot Tyrannosaurus Rex alongside other moving dinosaur models and a hands-on fossil dig pit.
The Marine Life Gallery features a 3,000-gallon tank of sharks and stingrays, with feedings held on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoons. It’s not as big an aquarium as the likes of Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach or the Downtown Aquarium in Houston, but it’s still impressive.
Treasures of Egypt, on display since February 2010, recreates the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb through replica artefacts and immersive displays.
The International Wildlife Gallery showcases taxidermy from around the world, including an African savanna diorama with big cats, wild dogs, and antelope.
The Wild Nevada Gallery turns to the Mojave Desert itself, spotlighting native species like the desert tortoise and bighorn sheep.
The Young Scientist Center lets kids take on the role of paleontologist or marine biologist through hands-on, interactive stations.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Time your visit for a shark feeding | Held Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoons at the Marine Life Gallery. |
| Bring ID for savings | Nevada residents get $1 off; ASTC reciprocal members and Southern Nevada teachers may enter free. |
| Pair it with the Cultural Corridor | The Neon Museum and Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort are both close by. |
| Let kids loose in the dig pit | The Young Scientist Center is a hit with younger visitors. |
| Budget 1–2 hours | The museum is more packed with exhibits than its size suggests. |
Las Vegas Natural History Museum FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the opening hours? | Daily, 9am to 4pm, with modified hours on some holidays; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the Dino Ball Gala. |
| How much does admission cost? | $14 for adults, $12 for seniors/military/students, $7 for children; free for children 2 and under. |
| Is the museum wheelchair accessible? | Yes, fully accessible, with free wheelchairs available on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Is parking free? | Yes, in the lot directly behind the museum, plus covered spaces. |
| Did the museum change its name? | Yes, it rebranded from “Las Vegas Natural History Museum” to “Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum” in July 2025. |
Things to do near the Las Vegas Natural History Museum
The Neon Museum, right next door, preserves Las Vegas’s iconic vintage neon signs in an outdoor “boneyard” and gallery.
The Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, also adjacent, protects the city’s oldest surviving building, dating to 1855.
The Discovery Children’s Museum, a short walk away, offers three floors of hands-on exhibits for younger kids.
The Fremont Street Experience, about 10 minutes away, brings a covered pedestrian mall with a massive video canopy and live music.
Springs Preserve, roughly 10 minutes away, pairs Las Vegas’s own origin story with botanical gardens and desert trails.
What to visit tomorrow
The Rosenbruch World Wildlife Museum, in St. George, Utah, about 2 hours away, houses an extensive taxidermy collection of animals from around the globe across two floors.
The Desert Discovery Center, in Barstow, California, also roughly 2 hours away, focuses on Mojave Desert geology and ecology, and is home to the Old Woman Springs Meteorite, the second-largest meteorite ever found in the United States.
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