History & Landmarks for the Family

The Las Vegas Natural History Museum 

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.
http://www.lvnhm.org/default.html 

Clark County Museum

Points of interest include, Heritage Street which is a unique collection of historic homes, restored to recreate the lifestyles of important periods in local history. Revisit the news at a replicated 1900's newspaper print shops. Railroad buffs will enjoy touring the 1932 Boulder City Depot and see a real 1918 Union Pacific steam engine and walk through an old-time Crummy, (railroad talk for caboose). Enter a mining exhibit filled with mineral specimens, wander through a resurrected ghost town and half-mile nature trail...visit a pueblo of the ancient ones. No matter what your age the Clark County Museum is a place where you can explore the rich and colorful history of Southern Nevada.
The Anna Robert Parks Exhibit Hall takes the museum visitors through a historical journey from the Ice Age to the Age of Entertainment. The timeline chronicles the history and culture of the ancient Pueblo and more recent Paiute, the first Anglo pioneers and their daily lives, early town-sites and land auction camps, mining technology and the gaming and entertainment heritage of Las Vegas. The Heritage Gallery changing exhibits feature art and artifacts in their historical context. Heritage Street homes offer doorways into past decades, from the 1910s to the 1970s. The Boulder City depot and collection of railroad cars recall the railroad heritage of southern Nevada, while the arrested decay along the Ghost Town and Mining Trail offers a perspective on life in the hot and arid Southwest environment.
General Admission: adults $1.50, seniors and children $1
Daily 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/depts/parks/museum/pages/museum.aspx 

Nevada Southern Railroad

Come ride the Nevada Southern Railway excursion train in historic Boulder City, Nevada - the city that built the Hoover Dam.  Ride the rails and experience history dating back to the 1930's - the time this Boulder Branch Line was constructed by the Union Pacific Railroad to service the Boulder Dam project.  Ride in your choice of an open air car, or air conditioned / heated Pullman coaches.  And yes, we are wheelchair accessible.
http://www.nevadasouthern.com/ 

 

Springs Preserve

The Springs Preserve is a 180-acre cultural institution designed to commemorate Las Vegas' dynamic history and to provide a vision for a sustainable future. The Preserve features museums, galleries, outdoor concerts and events, colorful botanical gardens and an interpretive trail system that meanders through a scenic wetland habitat.
With a wide variety of fun activities, the Springs Preserve is the perfect place for kids of all ages. Visit the live animal exhibits and other hands-on attractions specially designed for young explorers and families.
http://www.springspreserve.org/index.html

The Neon Museum

The Neon Museum's mission is to collect, preserve, study and exhibit neon signs and associated artifacts to inspire educational and cultural enrichment for diverse members of our international community.
http://www.neonmuseum.org/index.html