Las Vegas Natural History Museum

The Las Vegas Natural History Museum to Host Annual “Dinoween” on Nevada Day

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The Las Vegas Natural History Museum to Host Annual”Dinoween”on Nevada Day Community Invited to Attend Creepy Crawly Carnival-Themed Halloween Event on October 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free Admission for all Children 12 and Under The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is celebrating Dinoween this Nevada Day, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with creepy crawly carnival themed programming. Designed for all ages, games and presentations … Read more

Las Vegas Natural History Museum Announces Dinosaur Ball Gala Honoring MGM Resorts International

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Las Vegas Natural History Museum Announces Dinosaur Ball Gala Honoring MGM Resorts International Tickets and sponsorships available now for annual fundraising on Saturday, September 28  The Las Vegas Natural History Museum’s signature fundraising Gala, the 2024 Dinosaur Ball, will be held on the evening of Saturday, September 28th at the museum from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The … Read more

Las Vegas Natural History Museum Celebrates 33rd Anniversary with Community Birthday Party on July 13th

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   Las Vegas Natural History Museum Celebrates 33rd Anniversary with Community Birthday Party on July 13th The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is thrilled to announce its 33rd anniversary celebration with a community birthday party on July 13th. This special event offers a day filled with fun, learning, and community spirit. Guests can enjoy complimentary … Read more

13th Annual Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival Returns for Nine Days of Community STEM Exploration April 26 – May 4

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        13th Annual Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival Returns for Nine Days of Community STEM Exploration April 26-May 4  Annual festival offers FREE educational events and interactive activities for families throughout Clark County The Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival is set to kick off April 26, promoting the community’s passion for … Read more

Las Vegas Natural History Museum to Celebrate CCSD Spring Break with STEM Career Quest, March 11-16

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Las Vegas Natural History Museum to Celebrate CCSD Spring Break with STEM Career Quest, March 11-16  Registration open for weeklong drop-off program exploring different STEM careers daily; culminates with STEM Career Rally on Saturday, March 16  The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is celebrating CCSD Spring Break with a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) … Read more

Las Vegas Natural History Museum Celebrates Seasonal Traditions Across the Globe with A December to Remember Holiday Exhibition and Event Series Launching Friday, December 1

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Las Vegas Natural History Museum Celebrates Seasonal Traditions Across the Globe with A December to Remember Holiday Exhibition and Event Series Launching Friday, December 1 Special showcase reception invites families to preview annual collection of unique cultural exhibits and performances by local community groups and civic organizations   The Las Vegas Natural History Museum invites … Read more

Las Vegas Natural History Museum Opens New International Wildlife Gallery, Biomes Beyond Borders

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Las Vegas Natural History Museum Opens New International Wildlife Gallery, Biomes Beyond Borders Gallery offers an immersive world of wildlife wonders that educates visitors on the diverse ecosystems that blanket our planet and the interconnectedness of life on Earth   The Las Vegas Natural History Museum has officially opened its reimagined International Wildlife Gallery, Biomes … Read more

Las Vegas Natural History Museum Earns Highest National Recognition from the American Alliance of Museums

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Las Vegas Natural History Museum Earns Highest National Recognition from the American Alliance of Museums Among Only Handful of Museums Worldwide to be Awarded with Accreditation The Las Vegas Natural History Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the … Read more

Las Vegas Natural History Museum Announces Dinosaur Ball Gala Honoring E. L. Wiegand Foundation and Tag Team Productions

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Las Vegas Natural History Museum Announces Dinosaur Ball Gala Honoring E. L. Wiegand Foundation and Tag Team Productions Tickets and Sponsorships Available Now for annual fundraising event set for Saturday, September 30  The Las Vegas Natural History Museum Festival announced its signature fundraising gala, the 2023 Dinosaur Ball, will be held on the evening of … Read more

Celebrate Holiday Traditions from Around the World at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum with A December to Remember, starting Nov. 25

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  Celebrate Holiday Traditions from Around the World at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum with A December to Remember, starting Nov. 25 Annual exhibition offers immersive collection of special cultural exhibits and performances created by local community groups and civic organizations The holidays are quickly approaching, and the Las Vegas Natural History Museum is … Read more

Las Vegas Natural History Museum to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of King Tut’s Tomb on Nov. 4

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Las Vegas Natural History Museum to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of King Tut’s Tomb on Nov. 4 Special one-night event to feature guest archaeologist & acclaimed Egyptologist Doc Phineas from The History Channel’s “Pawn Stars” November 2022 officially marks 100 years since British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter discovered the Tomb of King … Read more

Las Vegas Natural History Museum Celebrates 31st Anniversary with$10,000 Donation from Mesquite Club

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Las Vegas Natural History Museum Celebrates 31st Anniversary with $10,000 Donation from Mesquite Club On July 12, 1991, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum opened its doors. Thirty-one years later, the celebration continued Saturday with a birthday party for the iconic Las Vegas Museum, complete with a $10,077.20 gift from the local Mesquite Club. The … Read more

Da Vinci Machines & Robotics Exhibition Debuts June 11th at Las Vegas Natural History Museum

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Da Vinci Machines & Robotics Exhibition Debuts June 11th at Las Vegas Natural History Museum This summer, explore the mind of one of the greatest geniuses of all time. On loan from the museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, Italy, this amazing exhibition brings together creations and concepts devised more than 500 years ago … Read more

Kalifano’s Prehistoric Cave Bear Finds a Home at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum

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Kalifano’s Prehistoric Cave Bear Finds a Home at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum A towering, ten-foot-tall, fossil cave bear skeleton is now on display at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, thanks to a generous donation from Ashraf (Alex) Khalaf, Owner of Kalifano, a Las Vegas-based merchant of one-of-a-kind fossils and works of art … Read more

Nevada Rocks! New Nevada Geology Exhibit Opens at Las Vegas Natural History Museum

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  Nevada Rocks! New Nevada Geology Exhibit Opens at Las Vegas Natural History Museum A new geology exhibit, created in partnership with the Nevada Division of Minerals, with funding provided by the Commission on Mineral Resources, is now open at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. The exhibit explores Nevada’s geologic past and explains where … Read more

Native American Artifacts Recovered from Nevada Caves

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  Native American Artifacts Recovered from Nevada Caves   The Bureau of Land Management and Las Vegas Natural History Museum recovered several artifacts from highly sensitive archaeology sites in Nevada earlier this year. Now on display at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, the artifacts are believed to be from the Lowland group of Virgin … Read more

Celebrate Halloween 2020 with In the Dark: Bats and Boos Fest at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum

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  Celebrate Halloween 2020 with In the Dark: Bats and Boos Fest at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum Sometimes scary, but always intriguing, darkness beckons you to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum this Nevada Day and Halloween. The Museum was has extended its summer traveling exhibit, In the Dark, until November 15th, inspiring … Read more

Trove of Ice Age Fossils Found in Carson City Backyard Now at Las Vegas Natural History Museum

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Trove of Ice Age Fossils Found in Carson City Backyard Now at Las Vegas Natural History Museum Tom Gordon of Carson City, Nevada was digging a trench for a water line in his backyard when he began to find bones that turned out to be the remains of Ice Age herbivores. Mr. Gordon’s daughter contacted … Read more