Neon Museum: Exploring The Bright Past Of Las Vegas
Las Vegas’ bright lights, games and non-stop entertainment are the first things, that come to mind, when thinking about Sin City. The city celebrates all of these things in its very own sign museum.
The Neon Museum is a non-profit organization, that aims to collect, restore and display vintage signs, that defined the culture of Las Vegas. The museum was founded in 1996 and now holds more than 150 neon signs, that have been lighting up the vibrant streets of the city for years.
Surprising as it may seem, the same signs that lasted through storms and sun hanging downtown for years are now extremely sensitive. That’s exactly why the museum has been working for years to restore the signs, while still maintaining the details and atmosphere they share from the past. Right now, multiple restored signs can be admired around the Fremont Street Experience.
Of course, each sign has its own story and its colorful lights only adds to the beauty of the past of Las Vegas. From the 80-feet tall Sahara sign to the Hacienda Horse & Rider sign exposed right on the Las Vegas Boulevard, what seems like a very common thing can almost make time travel possible here.
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Location: 770 N Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- The Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Boulevard North, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Coordinates
- 36.17669, -115.13521
- Access
- Book a timed admission in advance; tickets are date/time specific and popular evening slots can sell out. The Neon Boneyard is outdoors; its fine-gravel surface is ADA accessible. Lightning, high winds, poor air quality, or excessive heat can modify or cancel visits. On-site parking is available.
- Admission
- Through Dec 31, 2026: daytime admission daily 3–5 p.m. from $25; evening admission nightly 6–11 p.m. from $35. From Jan 1, 2027: the museum's simplified 3–11 p.m. admission is from $21 adult and $10.50 youth (7–17); children under 6 are free but still need a ticket. Processing fees may apply. Choose a dated ticket and verify its price and entry slot when booking.
- Time needed
- For 2026 General Admission, the ticket page describes a one-hour timed-entry slot; optional history tours are 45 minutes. Ticket offerings differ by date, so check the selected 2027 admission product and add-ons when booking.
- Best season
- The museum is open year-round and does not name a preferred season. Daylight helps with sign details; evening admission shows illuminated signs. Because the main Boneyard is outdoors, extreme heat, wind, lightning, or poor air quality can affect or cancel a visit.
- Opening hours
- Through Dec 31, 2026, ticket products list daytime entry daily 3–5 p.m. and evening entry nightly 6–11 p.m. The public-hours overview gives September–May 3–11 p.m. and June–August 8 p.m.–midnight, with last entry one hour before close. From Jan 1, 2027, the new admission product is daily 3–11 p.m., last admission 10 p.m. Confirm the date-specific ticket and hours before visiting.
- Location checked
- 2026-09-24
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-26
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