exhibits

Give and Take: Highlighting Recent Acquisitions

Hallway Galleries|

Museum collections are always growing! This new exhibit highlights some of the newest artifacts that the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas has acquired. These objects support the museum’s mission and diversify the archive. Acquisitions are mostly made as gifts by donors or through purchase with museum funds. Get the first look at our newest taxidermy, artwork, and other objects that have been added to the collection.

Other Exhibits

THE NEON IN NATURE SERIES, PRESENTED BY TRAVEL NEVADA

January 15 – April 6, 2026 | Orientation Room

The Neon in Nature Series features artwork by light painting photographer and animator Darren Pearson (better … Read More

Featured Exhibit|
The New Deal in the New West: On the Road with Arthur Rothstein in Nevada 

September 27, 2025 – March 23, 2026

What if you could see the moment Las Vegas began transforming into the city we know today?

In 1940, … Read More

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THE OLD SPANISH TRAIL: CONNECTING A NETWORK OF PATHS

Now Closed

Ready to take our harrowing journey from New Mexico to Los Angeles on a network of crude mule and footpaths webbing what … Read More

Past Exhibits|