A definite must see when visiting. Others are mentioning size of the space. When speaking to staff, they are aware that they need more space and are actively working to find a new spot. As with anything, it takes time and money. I've also read reviews about how there were signs not lit or without descriptions. Again, in talking with staff it costs thousands and takes significant time to restore these signs. While it's in Vegas, it's still a museum that relies on visitors and donations. It's no more expensive than the museums in Pittsburgh. We went at 9:45 and it was so worth it. I loved reading about the history of the signs and chatting with staff about them. Make sure to ask questions, as the staff are so knowledgeable. read more

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This is such a cool place! Actually a little smaller than I thought it'd be, but there's still so much to see. There were no walking tours available on the date/time we were able to go, but I actually enjoyed strolling through the open air museum at our own pace. There are actually a lot of signs you can read by certain neon displays, and also an informational guide you can follow along with online, so I actually didn't feel like we missed out that much, although I'm sure the tour guide would enhance the experience! There were still employees around who were really nice about answering questions. We took a lot of great pictures here, and it was a memorable experience and something you can't really see outside of Vegas. I wish it weren't as expensive, and with each thing (the guided tour, and brilliant show) costing extra on top of the admission as well as the Lyft for the trip out here since it's far removed from everything else, it can get really expensive. read more

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On a recent trip to Vegas I decided to finally check out The Neon Museum. The small parking lot should've been the first sign of what to expect when visiting. We arrived about 30 minutes after they opened for the evening session and the lot was full with cars circling. Luckily we saw a couple leave and was able to get a parking spot. We suspected it was either too hot outside and they changed their mind or the museum was small. I was a little sticker shocked by the admission price. An adult general admission price is currently $35. If I wasn't dying from the heat and did a little research beforehand, I probably would've done some quick math and bought an individual membership for $99. The membership includes unlimited visits for a year, perks, and discounts. The outdoor museum is self guided. There is an add in option of a guided tour but the timeslots are limited. I was surprised to see that not all the signs were lit up. I overheard one of the staff members say that because the museum is run by a non-profit organization, they have limited funds to restore and light up all the signs. I appreciated the displays they had in front of the signs with historical information. Some of the signs like the Aladdin genie lamp and Stardust sign brought back childhood memories of visiting Vegas as a kid. The whole visit including a stop at the gift shop took only about 30 minutes. Since I didn't get a membership I probably would only go back if I knew the museum added some new signs. read more

This was a pretty unique experience. Came here with a friend on a Monday evening, and this was the first time here for both of us. I'd say this is a spot worth checking out just once. It was really cool to see and learn about Vegas's history, and it was fun checking out this spot! Night time 8pm-Midnight is where its at here, doesn't seem like it would be as cool to see during the day. Tickets are overpriced though - you can get a similar experience walking through Downtown Las Vegas/Fremont Street. I fortunately was able to get a $5 discount per ticket for both mine and my friend's ticket (I paid for both of us) with my USC student ID as a graduate student, but the girl selling the tickets got confused when she thought that meant I graduated already - I had to clarify that no, that means I finished my undergraduate (bachelors degree) and am working on my Masters degree. read more

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I had an absolutely amazing time here! The whole experience was great and I would highly recommend checking it out if you are thinking about going. The only piece of constructive feedback I have is that they really need to expand a bit. I noticed there were quite a few display signs around the place that had absolutely no information on them, which was a little disappointing when you are trying to learn more about what you are looking at. But honestly, aside from that minor detail, the visit was fantastic. Definitely worth the trip! read more

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This was my 4th visit, this tour was how Vegas was involved in Hollywood movies from the 1930s on. Our tour guide was Gabe and he was so AMAZING. His knowledge of movies and stars was unbelievable. Gabe was animated, he was funny and most importantly, he wanted to make sure everyone had a great time. Gabe was there to answer questions and Gabe made this tour one of the best. The signs are fascinating and it's really cool to see the signs from the days of old. Almost every sign there, I've seen when they were in their hayday at locations through the strip. If you have never been, this is an amazing place to go see. read more

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I've wanted to come here for years and finally made it! We had a great time and what a thing to see. I've lived in Vegas my whole life, and to see the history right in front of you is really cool. I learned quite a few things, like the fact that Debbie Reynolds had a hotel! Even the lobby is a part of history. I was thoroughly impressed. We did the move tour with Ryan, and I think the experience was absolutely worth it. We learned a lot of things and he had a great personality, which made it even better! We did a 7:30pm ticket and walked around the loop before meeting in the lobby for our 8:30pm tour. We were done somewhere around 9:15ish and did a little more walking, then we hit the gift shop. They had a museum nerd keychain that I absolutely had to have. They also have other cute stuff like that. This was a great experience and I absolutely recommend you try the tours! read more

The Neon Museum - Museums Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

The Neon Museum has been on my list for years and I finally got to go on my recent trip to Vegas. Looking at old reviews here, I'm glad that I waited this long because it sounds like they've made some improvements. We booked our tickets ahead online because it appeared that in the past they would sell out, but we could have easily purchased them at the door. The museum houses old working and non-working neon signs from Las Vegas past. There's everything from old cleaners signs to old casinos like the Stardust. I highly recommend that you visit at night so that you can see a lot of the boneyard lit up. They offer guided tours but we opted out. There's plenty of signage throughout the museum to give context and history to what you're looking at, although the guided tour would have been cool. We spent about an hour walking amongst the signs and I didn't want it to be over! They have a separate fenced off section with signs that will never light up, but I wish that we could have explored that section as well, since many of the signs that they had on display in the main area also didn't light up. It was so cool to see this piece of Las Vegas history. read more

Beautiful!! To see a lot of the old signs lit up again was amazing!!! Last time we were in Vegas the mirage was still here and to see the historic Siegfried & Roy there brought tears to my eyes. I recommend the history tour at sunset , it was very interesting and informative!!! The head from treasure island was great and old milkman sign was so cute!!! Who knows what will happen will these signs eventually are not existing.glad I got to visit. All the staff are amazing. Every dollar goes towards a new sign restoration!! read more

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My friend and I visited the Neon Museum back in February. Evening admission is slightly more expensive than day admission, however a few people encouraged me to visit at night so that we could see the signs lit up. We thought about getting the Las Vegas Go City Pass, but the pass only includes daytime admission. I purchased two tickets online for the night admission with the history tour add on. Somehow there was a glitch and I was charged twice for the admission portion. I didn't realize it until we were on our way to the museum. We were running behind, so I didn't have time to try to resolve the issue. Once we checked in, we were waiting for our tour to start when one of the young ladies at the front desk asked me if I meant to buy 4 tickets. I explained the situation to her and she said she would refund me the $70 since it was a glitch. I appreciated her so much! I was prepared to just take the loss but I'm grateful that I didn't have to. Our tour guide was Steven. He was very knowledgeable and funny. He provided all sorts of information on the history on the various signs. He did a good job of making sure that freeloaders didn't try to jump on the tour. I was surprised at the number of people who tried to tag along as we walked through the Neon Boneyard. I didn't have cash but was able to tip him via Venmo. In addition to the history tour, they also offer a movie tour. On the night that we visited, there was a presentation that was open to all ticket holders. Throughout the museum, they featured prominent Black figures associated with Las Vegas for Black History Month which was cool to see. This was a fun and unique experience and I'm glad we made time on our trip to visit! read more

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We pre-booked our 8 PM tickets online for a Wednesday just after sunset, and it was the perfect way to spend the evening. From the start, the staff at the counter was incredibly welcoming, clearly explaining the museum rules with a smile. Walking through the outdoor display was fascinating; reading the history behind all the vintage neon signs provides such a unique perspective on Las Vegas history. It was an all-around great experience. read more

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We came here at dusk, and I think this is probably around the best time to go, because once it gets dark, you can see the neon lights so nicely. I would say this was cool, but is not a must-see. The nice part was getting to see a piece of Las Vegas history, and to soak in some nostalgia. It is a bit expensive for how small the area is. I guess if you really read through all the signs and take pictures, you could spend more time in there, but as others have mentioned, walking through took about 30 minutes. If you peruse the gift shop slowly, you might spend a little more time. When we went, there was a little educational workshop on how neon is produced, so that was interesting. It was probably about a 15-20 minute long presentation. There was a decent amount of neon signs that were lit up, but many others that were not working/not turned on. Staff at the entrance were pretty nice. There was a tour that you can opt for, but you'd probably have to pay extra for it. Parking is free but quite limited, so if it gets full you'll have to drive around to this large empty lot or park in the neighborhood nearby. If you come here, I would HIGHLY recommend coming when it's dark to make it worth your time. read more

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If you are looking for a touch of "old Las Vegas", this is the place for you. The Neon Museum is an outdoor exhibit with lots of neon signs spanning from some of the first casinos in Vegas to the recently closed Mirage. While they have day time hours, I would highly recommend going during the evening hours for multiple reasons. First is that it can be very hot during the day, and they will actually close if temps get too high per their website. Second, and more importantly, is that the signs are way cooler at night! Neon shines brightest in the dark so why would you ever pay to see it during the day?! read more

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On my most recent visit to Las Vegas, we checked out The Neon Museum on a weekday. Who would've thought Vegas has some awesome museums?! Glad that I did more on this trip than the usual Vegas debauchery. The Neon Museum has a small parking lot adjacent to the museum. I found one of the last remaining open spots. The Neon Museum is listed as one of the top attractions on TripAdvisor in Vegas. And for good reason. You learn a lot about the history of the city through this outdoor museum. Over the years, the Museum has collected neon signs (the name is fitting) from various establishments (mostly casinos/hotels which have shuttered). You can learn about each one by reading the description or using the QR code which provides you with a written guide. Or better yet, if you'd like to take things up a notch, book a group tour. Our tour guide did a fantastic job sharing a bunch of interesting nuggets with us during the roughly 45-minute tour. He had a great sense of humor, too. It's well worth it. If you're like me, and you like to read everything at a museum, you'll get through it in two hours or so (including the tour). Plus the gift shop if you're interested in checking that out. It's not a huge museum. But a very cool one. I'll end this review with a fun fact: the Strip is actually located in Paradise, Nevada. Paradise or "pair of dice." Get it?! read more

Review for 4/3/26 7:30pm We got tickets for the 7:30pm self guided tour. It was the perfect time of day/evening. It happened to be right around sunset so were were able to see some of it with a bit of daylight and then as the sun went down...the magic happened. Like others have said, the venue is much smaller than I thought it would be. It is easily walkable, flat and accesable for those with mobility concerns. Overall, I am very glad we came to see it and it does not take much time to go through so that does help with parking. The lot is very small but with people coming and going, it was easy to get a spot. When we were done, we asked about the other location next to the parking lot and found out it was a special add on. We decided to go for it since it was starting a few minutes after our tour was done. I think it was worth the extra $17. The show is in another bone yard of signs that do not light up but an artist created a light show, with music that creates a unique experience. It was fun and a nice way to end the evening. On a different note...I was very impressed with the bougie restroom...not your typical Pota Potty...and yes I took a video. The facilites are located in a white trailer in the parking lot...It was lovely! Yes there is a fire place in the restroom! It was very clean and smelled lovely. It is not handicap accesable tho. Overall, I think the Neon Museum is a nice way to spend the evening and given the price of most things in Vegas, it is fair. read more

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After taking the daytime tour several years ago, I finally came on the nighttime tour! A few things had changed since that last tour, mainly that people can not roam freely around the lot. I'm honestly not sure I like that, but I get it for those who want a self-guided tour. The tour sometimes clashed with the regular guests, though. The good thing is you can come back for pictures after the tour, which is a nice touch. They have a place to sit and relax outside, which I don't remember from before. While it was cool to see the signs lit up at night, I think the day tour had more history. The night tour didn't spend much on unlit signs. Some of those have cool stories that I missed this tour. It also just might be that there is so much history that they need part 1 and part 2! And honestly, I wouldn't mind paying again if there were 2 different tours. I was a little sad that I missed seeing the Mirage sign by 2 days! It was there, but still under wraps. I've since seen pictures of it online, but it's different in person. Our tour guide was awesome! As in super great. Loved him. read more

I recommend visiting Neon Museum in the evening hours, at sunset preferably. I'm sure it's impressive during the daylight hours as well, but these signs, and Las Vegas in general, were meant to be appreciated after the sun's gone down. Each sign is accompanied by a plaque noting historical details. You can sign up for a guide, for an additional fee. I thought I got a good education from the plaques but passed by a small group with a guide and the guide was very into his presentation and was spitting much knowledge. So I can see how you might get even more out of the experience with someone like that leading the way. The old hotel/casino signs are fun to look at and are an important part of the town's history. I'm glad I made a point of checking this out on my recent visit. read more

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First time going to the NEON Museum. I loved it! We had a great time! We added the Brilliant show and it was so worth it! If you haven't been yet, put it on your list, especially if you like nostalgia! read more

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A must see in Vegas is the Neon Museum, just as the sun is going down. Of course, the evening ticket is more expensive but the experience is everything. I love the photos at this of day. We actually got this hot tip from someone else and we are so glad we listened. I purchased our tickets the night before. I would recommend doing the same. There is a audio tour you can do. There's also some sort of pop ups sometimes. There was someone talking about the glass when we were there. I loved seeing the juxtaposition of the old photos showing their original spots and their current state. My faves were the skull from Treasure Island and the Red Barn martini glass. The little duckling was also adorable! It was truly stunning! read more

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We were so glad we decided to go off strip to visit the Neon Museum. It was definitely something unique and pretty cool to see so much history. We visited at night so we could see the working signs lit up and I'm glad we did. While we were there, there were some tours taking place so people visiting could hear the history of the signs. There were also podiums with information about some of the signs and their histories. read more

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Walking in we were pleasantly greeted with big smiles. We were assisted rather quickly told all of our options, and had very friendly service! We opted for the choice of the guided tour. Wait time for tour: our wait was approximately 10 minutes, it was freezing out we sat in the lobby. The guide quickly came and delivered a hearing device and ear buds to use/keep/trash. Loved the sanitary factor that they were not reused. A quick explanation that the tour was going to be roughly 45 minutes long was given. The guide was very friendly! During the tour we were given lots of rich history regarding Vegas, the signs, the Strip. We loved the historical information. It was quite informative, informative enough to be educational!!! The hours are perfectly designed for this type of business!! It was gorgeous seeing the signs all lit up at night!! Do not skip the tour!!? Sadly my daughter was freezing and we left a few minutes before the tour ended, our day started at 4 am and we were exhausted! All the staff were veryyyyy kind and friendly! We turned our equipment in and went on our way. We appreciated security making rounds and watching over the parking lot. Will I return/ recommend this business? Absolutely and already have! read more

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Highly recommend a visit and a guided tour of the Neon Museum. We took the 6:30pm guided tour and loved learning about the Las Vegas history behind some of the Neon signs that the Museum Foundation saves and restores. Each neon on display also has a small placard, so one can enjoy without a tour. The museum building itself is the historical La Concha structure. Highly recommend a visit at twighlight and pair it with a visit to nearby Fremont Street Experience. Vegas, baby! read more

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We came here for a late evening (wish we made day as it looks cooler in others' photos) and paid $30/pp. It's a pretty cool idea to see past neon signs and explore. We went probably tipsy from the bars and laughed our whole way through. I only remember it as a happy night yet was smaller than I anticipated it. Just a place you visit once but cool overall concept, I liked it. We also purchased the photos they take of you - simply for the memory (they can get pricey I think roughly $40). read more

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This place has been in my list for so long! Finally had the chance to go and it was amazing! Price was good $25 per person Lots to see it's amazing to see how big these neon signs are, the stories and history is incredible to see. No rush your able to take your time take it all in get lots of pictures. It is definitely worth it to go while in the area. read more

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Decent little museum that has tons of old neon lights from iconic places. I wish more of the lights worked since about half the lights were broken or they don't light it up. It's not super large so you can be in and out in 30 minutes to an hour. In terms of pricing it's okay, I recommend coming right before sunset because you get the morning price. I came at 4:15 and got the lower price of $25 then waited till it got dark which the price is $35. Overall cool spot. Parking - They got a lot but overflow parking is street parking right behind the museum. read more

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Came here after dinner for date night to see what the fuss was about. We were surprised a lot of the signs aren't lit up but they did have several that were on. The walkway through the short museum outside is accessible and easy to navigate. I think this is more popular for taking professional photos than just walking around read more

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Had a wonderful time here at the neon museum. Tho it was really small, it was a nostalgic walk down memory lane. So much has changed in just 20years, and it really is walking through past lit up memories. Tho the price was a bit hefty for the small lot. Our 6yr old was free, but wish it was free for all kids under 12. They did have a nice scavenger hunt that the kids reallly enjoyed doing too, so that was a nice touch for them... as they weren't as nostalgic with the lights. The best would be to come just before evening time to save a few $$ and watch the lights come to life. That was the plan initially, but we couldn't walk away from an early dinner to avoid the dinner crowd lines. Picking our battles! read more

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Cute little outdoor museum with the historic signs. One thing to know, that I found out when visiting, is that only one portion of the museum is open during the daytime. If you want to visit both locations where the signs are, you need to go during the evening. If you go during the day when it is warm, there are umbrellas available to carry for shade. They do have a scavenger hunt for kids and it was something my kids really enjoyed. read more

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I loved to see all the old signs from Vegas, and learnt about the history here. It's soooo pretty at night, I just think the admission is a little too overpriced read more

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The Neon Museum is ideal for those of us who adore the Atomic Age design style, which spanned roughly from 1945 to 1970. The museum has done a wonderful job of restoring many vintage signs from Vegas hotels throughout that time period. Make sure to go when it's dark outside so you get the full effect of all of the sparkling lights. Don't miss their North Gallery, also known as the Boneyard, featuring the museum's Brilliant! Jackpot immersive show, which experiential director and light artist Craig Winslow painstakingly engineered to reanimate dozens of iconic signs that are no longer able to light up on their own. Winslow really captured the magic of days gone by. This light show is accompanied by a video and classic songs by The Rat Pack and crooners from this time period. If you're so inclined, let the music and atmosphere transport you and dance the night away. read more

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Fun museum that can be completed in about 30min depending on photos and reading all of the signs. It's neat and fun to see all of the signs from old Las Vegas. They recently added a El Cortez and the Tropicana hotel sign is there as well. I definitely recommend going at night instead of day to see. The tickets are $35 for non residents and $30 for locals. I do think it's a little pricey for the size of the area. There is gravel all around so wear closed toed shoes. It can get a little dusty as well. It is self guided but you can add on a tour for an extra $30. read more

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The Neon Museum is a very cool experience. I have been here twice now. I highly recommend going at night to see the lights in their full glory. I also highly recommend adding a history tour to your ticket. Honestly I'm not sure how interesting this would've been without the tour. We picked the latest option they had available for a tour. It seemed like it worked out well for us because nobody else had that time slot booked, so it was like our own private tour. Our tour guide told us she was new but she honestly was extremely knowledgeable and did a great job. Forgot her name otherwise I'd shout her out. Plenty of parking available. read more

This was a great way to do something off the strip that involves art. I think it's a perfect way to explore Las Vegas' history of their neon signs. Each piece of Neon Signs has placards with their information/history. read more

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Although small, The Neon Museum is absolutely beautiful. It's sad that most hotels and casinos no longer utilize these works of art over their hotels. Las Vegas would be more magical and audacious if they still did. I highly recommend coming here for a few minutes and maybe taking a tour with a tour guide. My only criticism is that the Tim Burton art is no longer on display. I would definitely return to Las Vegas just to see that! read more

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This little outdoor museum is pretty cool. You should go at dusk as it gives it better vibes to these old signs. Some of these hotel signs I remember and they had also signs from when the superbowl was in vegas and other signs to places too. It is all outdoor so wear comfortable shoes. They have a nice gift shop as well. I am glad I got to come here. read more

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I've seen The Neon Museum on TV multiple times and I've always wanted to go, it finally happened this past weekend! It was interesting to see the old neon signs from the past and how they were able to keep their shine alive. I also like that the main signs had a little plaque to share about why they were important. My only complaint is that I thought it would be bigger? It looks so big in videos and movies but when you get there you can go through the little area really fast, like 45 minutes or less. The Brilliant show was interesting! I liked being able to see some more signs and the way they were able to project lights to the old broken signs was super cool to see! read more

We visited the Neon Museum in the evening, $35 for adults. They are open from 2-10 pm. There are many old neon signs from Las Vegas landmark casinos and hotels. There is a QR code audio tour as well as guided tours. The description and history of each sign is posted by the sign. It is a fairly small outdoor museum. If you are on the strip you would require transportation to the museum. A group of 4 adults spent about an hour there. There is a gift shop. read more

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Visited twice, years ago during the day and this weekend at night. For some reason during the day it seemed much larger, but maybe because the tour was included so we spent more time there. At night you can pay extra for a guided tour but we opted out since ticket were already pricey ($70 something for two). Signs are located outdoors and it's a great history of Vegas. You could easily walk it in less than 5 minutes. We took our time and did three laps since we wanted to get our money's worth. The entire staff is great - really friendly and they roam to answer visitors' questions. It's a cool experience day or night but night is more magical with lighted signs. I'd give four stars but gave three because of the high admission price. read more

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Wow. What a racket..over $70 for 2 and we completed the lap in 10 min, including reading a couple signs. Also, only after we paid the super high entrance fee did they let us know they don't allow photography other than cell phone photography!?! Even film cameras without flash are a no go... Maybe if you're really into vintage signs or have nostalgia for old Vegas you'll get something out of this. We cannot comprehend the high ratings this place gets.. It's also located in a sketch corner of downtown. Don't waste your time or money..go see the working lights on Fremont street or the strip for free! read more

Oh man, I never smashed 5 stars so fast on a review in my 10+ years of Yelping than I did here. Since I don't gamble, I was looking for other things to do while i Vegas - and after browsing a few websites The Neon Museum popped up. That's all you needed to say - I love neon and an entire museum dedicated to it, in Las Vegas of all places, seemed like something right up my alley. That being said, I booked my tickets and off I went. The Neon Museum is a nonprofit that aims to preserve the many neon signs that have illuminated Vegas over the years. The museum is set up almost like a boneyard - it's outdoors and most of the signs are piled up with a walking path that you can navigate through to view the collection. The museum is open daily from 4pm to midnight - while you can get a lot from the day viewing, they light some of the signs up at night so I planned to come around 10pm. After a quick check-in I was led to the main area to browse at my leisure. The collection is quite large - there's a lot to see and they highlight some of the pieces by telling the history of the sign and pictures of the structures they were originally attached to. While the lit structures are obviously a focal point, I was drawn to the non-lit ones as well as they were just as captivating. While the ground you cover isn't large, the concentration of pieces is high you can spend a lot of time taking it all in. There's a decent-sized gift shop at the end of the museum, and plenty of parking if you choose to drive. While my visit was self-guided, I believe they offer guided tours. Overall, The Neon Museum was an absolute yes - outside of neon, the size of the collection and all of the history in the museum made this one of the top attractions I visited during my time in Vegas. I will definitely return here the next time I'm in Vegas. read more

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