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    4.4 (7 reviews)

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    Monique W.

    The Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve is one of our family's favorite museums to visit in Las Vegas. We easily spend several hours each time we visit the Springs Preserve inside the Origen Museum. Every few months, there is a exhibit that changes. Last time we stopped by the Origen Museum there was a cat and dog exhibit. This time, it was under construction, making way for a new exhibit! Some of the fun activities you'll experience at the Origen Museum include the following Reservoir of History, the origin of Las Vegas. Flash Flood Exhibit: Recreates a desert ravine, and shows what happens when a thunderstorm occurs in the dessert. The exhibit utilizes 5,000 gallons of recycled water through a simulated canyon. Miracle In the Mojave: My family and I see this video each time we come. It has 156 seats within the theatre. The video is narrated by Martin Sheen. As you watch the video, you'll go on a journey that shows the natural history of the region and water development. Live Animal Exhibits: The outdoor live animal exhibits include a variety of Mojave natives. Some of these include lizards, desert cottontails, a gray fox, pocket gopher, turtles, and Gila monsters. Land Auction: A recreation of a 1905 land auction where you can see some of the sculpted figures and listen to a live narration of life in the boom town. Railroad and Train: In the same exhibit as the Land Auction, you'll also see a recreated railroad car from the early 20th century. There are seated sculptures inside the railroad car that will tell stories. It's pretty fascinating and it's always great to stop by this area. The Hoover Dam Exhibit is one of my favorites. In a short video, you learn a lot about the history and construction of the Hoover Dam. It's a really good documentary and I'd highly recommend watching it if you're stopping by the Origen Museum. If you're near the Miracle In the Mojave theatre, you'll see a gift shop next to it. My daughter ended up purchasing a Owl Plush. There are other merchandise at the gift store such as apparel, jewelry, pens, decorative items, and so much more! In order to visit the Origin Museum, you'll need to purchase a ticket into the Springs Preserve. Nevada resident: $9.95 adults, $4.95 children (ages 3-17) Visitor/non-resident: $18.95 adults, $10.95 children (ages 3-17) We always have a great time at the Origen Museum inside the Springs Preserve!

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    I enjoyed my morning at the Spring Preserve and the Origen Museum! my favorite exhibit was The Natural Mojave Gallery and live animals. The desert that we call home has a very unique story. Learning about how mother nature constructed the mountains and the history of the topography in the area was fascinating. It is difficult to choose a least favorite exhibit. Origen details everything about Las Vegas history and learning how the city came to be was fulfilling. I'm happy I chose the Origen Museum because the Springs Preserve gives you so much more to explore. The Nevada State Museum and Butterfly habitat were a treat. The strengths of the Origen were numerous. I think the hands on approach like the night vision display, several hands on maps the traincar and the water conservation display help create an experience that helps the visitor grasp the information being shared. I did attend the attend the museum rather early in the morning, and I wish there were more employees on site to answer questions. Overall, I highly recommend visiting especially if you are not born and raised in Las Vegas.

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    Museum of Illusions - This is so dOpE ! This gives the illusion that one person is a giant & the other has shrunk

    Museum of Illusions

    4.4(320 reviews)
    4.4 miThe Strip
    Kid friendly
    Discounts available

    The Museum Of Illusions is located on the Las Vegas Strip somewhat close to The Aria. Parking is…read morefree to locals in The Aria. The Museum is interesting and roomy enough. I didn't feel crowded in or crushed anywhere. There were many interesting photo opportunities. It was GREAT of the museum to notify you about some rooms that might make some people feel unbalanced. I didn't feel bored here. There was enough here to enjoy yourself. This is a place that anyone of any age can enjoy. A BIG THANKS!!!! for the locals discount too!

    I did not want to have to write this review twice, but here goes…read more Total waste of money. They use surge pricing so if you go without tickets they will screw you royally. In our case, I am a local, I went with my 5 year old grandson and my 81 year old friend. I had a chose of not going in or paying "VIP" PRICING -- $82 per ticket, no local discount, no age discount. What do you get? Shorter line to get in -- for a moment -- then you merge with everyone else. You wait on same lines for slides, ice cream, etc. The quality of that ice cream is average, the soft serve is below average, the topping cheap. I had expected - and I read a lot of about it -- a fun experience, with good ice cream, and highly engaged staff. The staff was fine, however, they were more like crowd watchers than engaged staff. They fooled me once, and they will never fool me again. However, AREA 15 is well worth it in so many other ways.

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    Zak Bagans' The Haunted Museum - Voted Best Museum in Las Vegas

    Zak Bagans' The Haunted Museum

    4.4(2.2k reviews)
    2.6 miDowntown

    Zak Bagans' Haunted Museum was hands down my favorite part of our entire Las Vegas trip. The…read morecollection is enormous, the atmosphere is genuinely unsettling, and the guides do an excellent job bringing the sinister history behind each artifact to life. It is absolutely worth spending the extra money on the RIP All Access ticket. You receive a free Haunted Museum shirt, a badge and lanyard, and access to areas that are closed to general-admission guests. If you're already making the journey into one of the darkest collections in Las Vegas, you might as well unlock every forbidden door. For those seeking an even more intense paranormal experience, the museum also offers a Late Night Flashlight Ghost Tour. Guests are allowed to explore the darkened museum with flashlights and ghost-hunting equipment. It sounds like the closest you can get to conducting your own investigation--though after what happened to me, I'm not certain returning after midnight would be wise. You see, one of the dolls noticed me. Since leaving the museum, I have heard a woman whispering from the corner of my bedroom every night. At first, she only said my name. Now she tells me to come back. Last night, I woke up holding my RIP badge, even though I had locked it inside my suitcase. Still, this was easily the highlight of our Vegas trip and worth every penny. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Just be careful around the dolls, never look directly into their eyes, and before leaving, make certain nothing has decided to follow you home.

    I paid extra for the RIP Tour, and I wouldn't recommend paying the additional money. You're still…read moreon the same tour with people who purchased the regular ticket, and the only thing I really remember being different was crawling through a little tunnel which, honestly, felt pretty useless. The other thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the insistence on having exactly 13 people in each group. I understand the whole "13" thing fits the theme, but 13 people felt like too many for some of the smaller areas we were in. I'd rather they choose a group size that actually works well for the spaces instead of sticking with 13 just for the novelty. That being said, there is SO much interesting stuff inside this museum. We did the four-hour tour, and I honestly still felt like I didn't have enough time to take everything in. There are so many objects and stories that I wanted to remember. One thing I really wish they offered is a little paper or card where you could jot down notes. They are very adamant about not getting your phone out during the tour, which I understand, but I would have loved to write down the names of some of the objects so I could go home and watch the episodes or documentaries about the stories behind them. Overall, I'm glad I went. There's a lot to see and some genuinely fascinating history behind the objects. Just save yourself the extra money and stick with the regular tour. I'll probably go back again and take a notepad and something to write with so that I can try to look up more detail on some of the objects.

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    The Mob Museum

    4.4(2k reviews)
    2.7 miDowntown

    If you're looking for a break from the soulless, manufactured attractions that can make Las Vegas…read morefeel a little over the top, the Mob Museum is the perfect answer. My friend and I were looking for something different to do, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The museum is packed with fascinating information, and if you want to read everything, plan to spend about three hours here. We were lucky enough to catch a talk by a former mob member, which made the experience even more memorable. A special shout out to the employees throughout the museum. Their passion for the history is contagious, and they add so much to the experience by sharing stories and answering questions. The museum also has a great gift shop and café. If you're looking for something authentic and engaging beyond the casinos, I highly recommend it.

    This was a cool museum and I'm glad we made a stop here. I actually didn't have any prior knowledge…read moreabout mobs besides prominent names like Al Capone. I did feel a little bit at times that the museum might have expected you to know at least a little bit more background information before going in. I caught myself thinking "this plaque seems to think I should already know who some of these names are!" A little more context to some of the blurbs would have been nice, but then again there is already a LOT of information and many names involved. I did learn a lot of interesting history, and enjoyed the museum even without a prior interest in the subject matter. There were many parts of the museum that were fascinating, but I do think the highlight of our trip was listening to the speaker Frank Calabrese Jr. who was previously involved with the mob through his family. I feel like the trip to the museum wouldn't have been complete or as memorable without hearing his story. The speakeasy was also pretty cool, although I wished coming in from within the museum there would have been a little more "secrecy" or a password. The drinks were pretty good. I feel like the speakeasy is also another "must do" here at the museum.

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    Paradox Museum

    Paradox Museum

    4.6(99 reviews)
    4.7 miThe Strip

    What a cool way to spend some time doing something different…read more Initially we were gonna head to Museum of Illusions. Then, looking outta our window- I saw Paradox Museum! Quick search on Yelp & Google, and knew this was gonna be THE spot. With down time finally in our favor, we stopped by on a Monday afternoon. Took the elevator up and paid at the register. I asked if cash and/ or card are accepted, but it's card only. There are complimentary lockers available before walking into the museum. Watch the quick 2 minute video and away you go. Next to every display or immersive exhibit, you can read what is happening. And why you are experiencing this special effect. It's a great flow of exhibits. And if one particular area is crowded, you can continue on exploring. And return back to the previous one. Staff is so friendly with photo opportunity suggestions. * Restrooms are located near the slot machine/ pole dance area! There are WARNING signs if you have sensitivity to flashing/ strobing lights. Some rooms can be a bit darker while throughout the museum is well lit. The optical illusion to some of the exhibits can cause dizziness. Even the graphic geometric patterns you'll see throughout. Very budget friendly. And from a previous review I read on Yelp, you can also find discounts directly on their website. You'll exit at the gift sho

    11.1.25 I'm usually…read morenot a museum person, but this one completely won me over. My sister and I had a blast exploring the exhibits--and thanks to the super helpful staff, we snapped some seriously cool photos along the way. Some of the illusions still have me scratching my head, and I love that. Hands down, this was one of the most fun and fascinating museums I've ever visited. Highly recommend!

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