The Neon Museum announces four large-scale initiatives and key community partners to support its collection The Neon Museum celebrated the 10th anniversary of the opening of its current campus on Las Vegas Boulevard in downtown Las Vegas on Oct. 28, at Jungle Palace, the private estate of former Las Vegas illusionists Siegfried & […]
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The Neon Museum reilluminates historic Plaza Hotel & Casino sign (photo credit: The Neon Museum) The Neon Museum reilluminated the historic Plaza Hotel & Casino sign during a special lighting ceremony and reception after which the sign debuted to the public as a permanent addition to the Museum’s collection in its Neon Boneyard. […]
The Neon Museum welcomes families this Spring Break with various ticket options Local resident and youth discounts, Museums for All program, and Spanish language tours promote accessibility for all Dedicated to telling the stories of Las Vegas culture, history, and art, The Neon Museum offers multiple options daily for Las Vegas residents to experience the […]
The Neon Museum welcomes 2021 Artist in Residence Gabriel Barcia-Colombo for online Artist Talk, Dec. 16 The Neon Museum will welcome its 2021 Artist in Residence, acclaimed mixed media artist, Gabriel Barcia-Colombo during an online Artist Talk on Thursday, Dec. 16 at noon. Attendees of the virtual discussion via Zoom will learn about the artist’s […]
The Neon Museum receives famed Planet Hollywood sign The Neon Museum recently acquired the famed Planet Hollywood Restaurant sign that originally rotated upon an iconic column pedestal in front of the Caesars Palace Forum Shops and Colosseum. Donated by Planet Hollywood International/Earl Enterprises, the sign is currently being assessed for conservation and display plans. […]
WHAT: The Neon Museum presents Beyond the Boneyard: Restored Roadside Relics a virtual presentation highlighting the unique stories behind the Horseshoe sign and eight other restored signs located in downtown Las Vegas. The virtual event hosted by experts from The Neon Museum staff will discuss the signs’ histories and the restoration efforts undertaken by the […]
Installation view of the “What You Mean to Me” exhibition by Artist in Residence Victor Ehikhamenor at The Neon Museum’s Ne10 Studio. (Photos courtesy The Neon Museum) VICTOR EHIKHAMENOR DEBUTS EXHIBITION “WHAT YOU MEAN TO ME,” CONCLUDING HIS 2020 NEON MUSEUM ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCY The Neon Museum hosted an Open Studio event with 2020 Artist in […]
The Neon Museum announces Uri Vaknin as chairman of its board of trustees. He takes over for outgoing Board Chairman Mike PeQueen. Other newly elected executives on the museum’s board include Stevi Wara as vice-chair and Curt Carlson as secretary; Carlson previously served as vice-chair. Michael Cunningham, the board’s treasurer since 2018, remains installed […]
Guests stand for photos at their wedding at The Neon Museum in the North Gallery. (Courtesy of The Neon Museum) THE NEON MUSEUM HOSTS WEDDINGS, EVENTS Now Accepting Bookings for January 2021 for Events up to 200 Guests The Neon Museum provides an incomparable, open-air backdrop of hundreds of vintage Las Vegas signs for events, […]
Photo of the re-illumination of the Moulin Rouge sign at The Neon Museum. (Photos courtesy of The Neon Museum) HISTORIC MOULIN ROUGE SIGN RE-ILLUMINATED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE NEON MUSEUM BONEYARD WHAT: For the first time since arriving at The Neon Museum Boneyard, the iconic Moulin Rouge sign was re-illuminated during a […]
Signage in the Neon Boneyard at The Neon Museum. (Photo courtesy of The Neon Museum) THE NEON MUSEUM BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOW MATCHING DONATIONS FOR ANNUAL FUND –The Neon Museum has announced that its annual fund drive is now underway, with a special incentive to donate this month. Through September 30, The Neon Museum […]
THE NEON MUSEUM CONTINUES “LOVE OUR VEGAS (LOV)” WITH $10 NEVADA RESIDENT TICKETS THROUGH JUNE 30 WHAT: The Neon Museum is offering Nevada residents a special “Love Our Vegas (LOV)” admission ticket through June 30. Admission tickets to The Neon Boneyard or its nighttime projection-mapping spectacle, “Brilliant!” are available for just $10 each. New […]
One of 11 Neon Museum Zoom backgrounds now available for download at www.neonmuseum.org.= (Screenshot courtesy of The Neon Museum) THE NEON MUSEUM’S NEON BONEYARD NOW AVAILABLE AS ZOOM BACKGROUND For every traveler who misses Las Vegas and for locals who want to celebrate their hometown, The Neon Museum now offers custom Zoom backgrounds. Las […]
Stardust letters relamped with more than 1,100 bulbs. Photo Courtesy of The Neon Museum. THE STARDUST LETTERS HAVE BEEN RE-LAMPED AND ARE ILLUMINATED IN THE NEON MUSEUM BONEYARD The monumental Stardust letters—one of The Neon Museum’s most iconic Neon Boneyard sign exhibits—have been re-lamped and are now illuminated daily. These letters join the growing number […]
Tim Burton at the Neon Museum with his Pirates installation (Photo Courtesy Denise Truscello for the Neon Museum) “LOST VEGAS: TIM BURTON @ THE NEON MUSEUM,” PRESENTED BY THE ENGELSTAD FOUNDATION, EXTENDED THROUGH APRIL 12, 2020 Burton to Return to Las Vegas Jan. 21 to Sign Copies of Newly Available Exhibition Catalog As a result […]
THE UGLY DUCKLING RETURNS TO THE NEON MUSEUM BONEYARD AFTER RESTORATION WHAT: The whimsical Ugly Duckling sign has returned home to the Neon Museum’s Boneyard after receiving extensive restoration and refurbishment. The popular, double-sided sign has been re-electrified in all its glory for the public to enjoy during boneyard admission hours. Originating at Ugly […]
Yogis practicing vinyasa flow in the Boneyard at the Neon Museum (Photo courtesy of the Neon Museum) NEON MUSEUM ANNOUNCES DATES FOR HOT YOGA IN THE BONEYARD The Neon Museum announces its summer 2019 Hot Yoga in the Boneyard calendar schedule. Taught by Certified Instructor Eileen Lorraine, the one-hour sessions will take place over […]
Rendering of Ne10, formerly Reed Whipple Cultural Center, from current Neon Museum campus. (Rendering courtesy of the Neon Museum) NEON MUSEUM ANNOUNCES NEON2020 EXPANSION PLAN, ACQUIRES REED WHIPPLE CULTURAL CENTER The Neon Museum announces the next phase of development: Neon2020. The centerpiece of this project involves the acquisition of the shuttered Reed […]