ADVENTURE IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER AT SPRINGS PRESERVE
New shows, exhibits, activities and more await!
HOURS
The Springs Preserve is open Thursday-Monday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hours may vary for classes and special events. The Springs Preserve is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The Nevada State Museum is open Thursday-Monday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Springs Café is open Thursday-Monday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
ADMISSION
General admission for Nevada residents with ID is $9.95 for adults, $4.95 for children ages 3 to 17, and free for children 2 and under.
General admission for non-Nevada residents is $18.95 for adults, $10.95 for children ages 3 to 17, and free for children 2 and under.
General admission includes access to the Nevada State Museum. Special event and class admission prices vary and can be found at springspreserve.org.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Salute to Veterans Free Admission Day
Saturday, November 11
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Springs Preserve will offer free general admission to retired and active-duty military personnel with valid ID on Saturday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. Thank you for your service! (Regular admission applies for accompanying guests.)
Butterfly Habitat
Through Monday, November 20
10 a.m.-3 p.m. (last entry at 2:45 pm)
Wander through our unique Butterfly Habitat and witness the fascinating dance between free-flying butterflies, the plants that sustain them, and their important role as pollinators in the ecosystem. Dates for this seasonal attraction may vary depending on weather. Check the Springs Preserve website for updates. Free with general admission or Springs Preserve membership.
Garden Class: Soil
Saturday, December 9
9-10:30 a.m.
Get down with some dirt. Learn about all things soil and how to leverage its properties for your gardening goals. Online registration required to attend.
ON-GOING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Toddler Time Kids’ Activity
Mondays, Thursday & Fridays
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Bring your little ones to the Springs Preserve for kid-friendly fun with a new theme every week! Recommended for ages 5 and under. Free for members or with general admission.
Ride the Train
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Jump aboard the Boomtown Express, a guided, narrated ride on our life-size locomotive. The train stops at Boomtown 1905, a recreated streetscape of early-1900s downtown Las Vegas. Free with admission or membership to the Springs Preserve. The train schedule is subject to change based on weather, road conditions and special event availability. Call 702-822-7700 or visit the Springs Preserve ticket office for the current schedule.
Crack A Geode Activity
10 a.m.-3p.m.
Choose it, smash it, keep it! Crack open your own geode and discover the treasure inside. Drop into the Sustainability Gallery. Last “crack” half hour prior to close. $5 Members, $6 + general admission for Non-Members.
Conservation for Kids
Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am & 1 pm
Drop into the Sustainability Gallery Classroom for fun and interactive activities for kids that explore the importance of conservation. Free for members or with general admission.
Nature Badge Kids’ Education Program
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Get ready to earn a Nature Badge through STEM exploration. Participants in the program can earn a badge on a new discipline each month, with topics ranging from archaeology to oceanography. There are six badges to earn with rotating, monthly topics. Swing by the Sustainability Gallery to start your adventure. Free for members or with general admission.
WaterWorks Museum
WaterWorks is an interactive, behind-the-scenes look at the inner-workings of water-resource treatment and delivery in Southern Nevada. Learn about the challenges and triumphs of the journey of water. The exhibit, located in the Charleston Heights Pumping Station, is presented by the Las Vegas Valley Water District, Southern Nevada Water Authority and Springs Preserve, in partnership with ONE DROP™, with contributions from the RBC Blue Water Project and Springs Preserve Foundation. Free for members or included with general admission.
Boomtown 1905 Experience
Step back in time with a visit to Boomtown 1905, a recreated early Las Vegas streetscape. Explore historical re-creations of the original train depot, Arizona Club, Majestic Theatre, First State Bank, Lincoln Hotel, and mercantile. Encounter interpretive, interactive exhibits and period décor to learn about early-1900s Las Vegas. Free for members or included with general admission.
SPRINGS CAFE
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
The Springs Café offers exceptional sammiches, salads, brunch, burgers and libations at the Springs Preserve. Made from fresh, healthy ingredients, menu items include vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
About the Springs Preserve
Commonly known as the “birthplace of Las Vegas,” 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. Located just three miles from the famed Las Vegas Strip, the Springs Preserve is an award-winning 180-acre family destination dedicated to exploring green living and desert life through botanical gardens, interactive science and nature exhibits, animal shows, and trails offering hiking and train rides. Indoor experiences include exhibition galleries featuring art, experiential and traveling exhibits, the Springs Cafe, gift shop, and the Nevada State Museum. The Springs Preserve hosts seasonal special events including cultural events, art shows and gardening classes. Plan your visit at springspreserve.org. The Springs Preserve is located at 333 South Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Springs Preserve Hours
The Springs Preserve is open Thursday-Monday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nevada State Museum is open Thursday-Monday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Springs Café is open Thursday-Monday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Hours vary for classes and special events.
Springs Preserve Membership
Springs Preserve memberships are the perfect way to share the Springs Preserve with family and friends and are available online or at the Springs Preserve Ticketing Office. All memberships include year-round Springs Preserve and Nevada State Museum access, discounts for activities, select events, Springs Cafe and The Springs Preserve Gift Shop. Individual membership is $30, and a Value Family membership is $60 which includes two adults and up to six kids under 18. Donor memberships are also available. Visit springspreserve.org for a list of additional donor options and details.
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