Best Museum Henderson Near Me

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Did you leave items at the 1 October memorials at the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign or the median strip of Las Vegas Boulevard at Reno Avenue? Clark County Museum wants to hear from you. We would like to collect the stories behind the memorial items so that we can record and preserve the community's reaction to this tragic event. Please follow this link to share your story: https://goo.gl/forms/7U3PQAJMQIycSAVF2

The Remembering 1 October Collection at the Clark County Museum is made up of over 22,000 artifacts that help to tell the story of how the community reacted to the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. The artifacts have been cataloged to record information such as physical descriptions, dimensions, and conditions. Each artifact was also photographed or scanned for identification purposes. You may now search this collection and view the photographs and records here.

The Clark County Museum is a function of Clark County Parks and Recreation, which is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies. The museum is a 30-acre site that features a modern exhibit hall with a timeline exhibit about southern Nevada from pre-historic to modern times and a collection of restored historic buildings that depict daily life from different decades in Las Vegas, Boulder City and Henderson.

Click here to view a map that will take you to the Museum's points of interest. Then click on each picture above to view more information. Points of interest include, Heritage Street which is a unique collection of historic homes, restored to recreate the lifestyles of important periods in local history. Revisit the news at a replicated 1900s newspaper print shops. Railroad buffs will enjoy touring the 1932 Boulder City Depot and see a real 1918 Union Pacific steam engine and walk through an old-time Crummy, (railroad talk for caboose). Enter a mining exhibit filled with mineral specimens, wander through a resurrected ghost town and a half-mile nature trail... visit a pueblo of the ancient ones. No matter what your age, the Clark County Museum is a place where you can explore the rich and colorful history of Southern Nevada.

The Anna Robert Parks Exhibit Hall takes the museum visitors through a historical journey from the Ice Age to Age of Entertainment. The timeline chronicles the history and culture of the ancient Pueblo and more recent Paiute, the first Anglo pioneers and their daily lives, early town-sites and land auction camps, mining technology and the gaming and entertainment heritage of Las Vegas. The Heritage Gallery changing exhibits feature art and artifacts in their historical context. Heritage Street homes offer doorways into past decades, from the 1910s to the 1970s. The Boulder City depot and collection of railroad cars recall the railroad heritage of southern Nevada, while the arrested decay along the Ghost Town and Mining Trail offers a perspective on life in the hot and arid Southwest environment.

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The Botanical Cactus Garden at the Ethel M Chocolates Factory in Henderson, Nevada is Nevada’s largest cactus garden and one of the most prolific collections of its kind.

Our 3-acre garden features more than 300 species of plants. These include cacti and succulents native to the American Southwest as well as desert trees and shrubs from the Southwestern United States, Australia, and South America. Each of our plants has been carefully selected for the beauty of their floral displays and their ability to adapt to and thrive in the climate of the Mojave Desert.


Our Cactus Garden is especially magical during the holiday season, when it is carefully decorated in over a million sparkling lights and holiday decor starting in early November each year. Bring the whole family along to meet Santa and enjoy our famous hot chocolate and other delicious treats! Our Holiday Cactus Garden experience is unlike any other in Las Vegas, and makes for a great annual tradition for you and your family or friends to enjoy.

Feeling romantic? Our Cactus Garden is also home to our annual Lights of Love, a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Bring your sweetheart along starting in mid January each year for a stroll through our romantically lit garden and enjoy our delicious chocolate-dipped strawberries and other treats. Lights of Love is also a fun and different way to celebrate Galentine’s Day with your friends!

Visit the Ethel M Cactus Garden, Factory, and Flagship store in Henderson to experience our unique approach to chocolate making inspired by the natural beauty of the desert. Take a leisurely stroll through the cactus garden to enjoy the botanical desert terrain, then head into our Flagship store and peer into the factory to see how we make our delicious chocolates. Both the Botanical Cactus Garden and tour are free and open to the public! Learn more about all our flagship location has to offer here!

4worldlovers: Learn about sharks as the Museum's Animal Care Team feeds our finned friends a tasty (for sharks!) and nutritious meal. Included with Museum Admission or Membership Presented in English

Learn more about the animals who call LVNHM home in this staff-led animal encounter.

4worldlovers: Aviation first came to Las Vegas in 1920. Randall Henderson, well-known as a newspaper publisher in Blythe, Calif., and later as the founder and editor of Desert magazine, is less known for his aviation barnstorming career. However, flying a borrowed Curtis JN-4 “Jenny,” Henderson became the first pilot to land in Las Vegas on May 7, 1920. The museum tells this and other aviation-related stories in exhibits located throughout the airport. Check it out if you have a few minutes between flights or have some extra time before picking up friends and family.

The museum is named for Nevada’s U. S. Senator Howard W. Cannon, who served four terms in the Senate from 1958 until 1982. Among his accomplishments was the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, which led to a doubling of commercial traffic into what is now Harry Reid International Airport between 1978 and 1980, and helped to create the commercial airline industry we know today.


Only one aircraft is shown in the museum, a 1958 Cessna 172 which set the World Endurance Aloft flying record in 1959. Flying for 64 days, 22 hours, 19 minutes and 5 seconds without touching ground, Robert Timm and John Cook set a record which stands to this day. The flight was sponsored by the Hacienda Hotel and Casino as a fundraiser for the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund. The actual aircraft hangs over the north end of Baggage Claim in Terminal 1.


At Terminal 1, between the main exhibit area and the Cessna, is a red 1956 Ford Thunderbird, also part of the museum’s exhibits. It is the same year and make as the one used at George Crockett’s Alamo Aviation from 1957 until 1968, and has been restored to match the original.


The museum’s exhibits are spread throughout the airports in the Clark County airport system, with the main exhibit located on Level 2 above Baggage Claim in Terminal 1 at LAS. Covering approximately 3,000 square feet, exhibits detail the rich aviation history of Southern Nevada. Other exhibits are located in the gate areas, along the moving walkway to the C gates, in the walkway between the B and C Concourses, and at Henderson Executive and North Las Vegas airports.

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Boulder City / Hoover Dam Museum's three-dimensional, interactive displays and exhibits describe the great social and economic forces surrounding the 1929 Stock Market Crash and Depression that drove thousands of unemployed citizens from their homes into the isolation of the Nevada desert where the Boulder Canyon Project was one of the few places in the United States where men could find work.


Photographs, artifacts, oral histories, and the sounds of Hoover Dam construction ringing off the walls of Black Canyon provide a sense of the complexity, danger, and immense scale of the construction project, as well as a picture of ordinary life in an extraordinary time and place.

Listen as these pioneers tell about their lives in Boulder City and down at the Hoover Dam construction site in the desperate years of the early 1930s.


Mothers describe how they set up households in the sandy wastes along the Colorado River. Dam workmen tell stories of the dangers they faced building Hoover Dam, an engineering project unlike any attempted before.

4worldlovers: Looking for a fun and unforgettable experience on your trip to Las Vegas? Look no further! The Museum of Selfies in Las Vegas is the place to be. Located in the heart of the Strip, at the LINQ Promenade, this family-friendly, top-rated interactive our museum of optical illusions offers a one-of-a-kind journey through the world of selfies. With awe-inspiring exhibitions and installations, we guarantee a day of laughter, excitement, and memories that will last a lifetime.

At the Museum of Selfies, we encourage you to let your imagination run wild! Explore the vibrant and immersive installations at Selfie World, where you can step into incredible scenes and snap the perfect photo. With a variety of selfie world locations to choose from, there's a backdrop for everyone—from breathtaking landscapes to whimsical dreamscapes. Don't forget to visit the Selfie Shop, where you can pick up unique souvenirs and selfie accessories to take your photography to the next level!

As the Original Selfie Museum, the Museum of Selfies in Las Vegas has been leading the way in interactive, photo-worthy experiences. Our passion for creating unforgettable moments and pushing the boundaries of art, technology, and photography has inspired countless selfie museums around the world, from Selfie Wrld to the Viral Selfie Museum. When you visit the Museum of Selfies, you're stepping into a world of cutting-edge creativity and endless fun.

Snap the Perfect Shot at the Selfie Showroom and Selfie Land

No visit to the Museum of Selfies would be complete without exploring our Selfie Showroom and Selfie Land, where you'll find the perfect backdrop for any occasion. Whether you're looking to create a magical memory with friends and family or capture a surreal solo shot, the Selfie Showroom and Selfie Land offer an extraordinary experience that will leave you in awe.

Ready to take your selfie game to the next level? Our Selfie Studio is the ultimate playground for photographers and selfie enthusiasts alike. With state-of-the-art lighting, props, and special effects, the opportunities for creative expression are limitless. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time visitor, you'll be amazed by the dizzying array of photo ops at our Selfie Studio.

Take a Selfie in our Museum of Illusions in Las Vegas

Enter a world of wonder as you experience our fascinating Museum full of Illusions. This enchanting exhibition showcases incredible optical illusions, 3D artwork, and interactive displays that will make your head spin! As you wander through the Museum of Illusions, you'll soon discover that there's more than meets the eye. Whether you're a budding photographer or a casual selfie taker, you'll be amazed by the captivating exhibits and photo ops at the Museum of Illusions in Las Vegas.

A selfie museum is an interactive and immersive attraction that offers unique and visually stunning backdrops, installations, and exhibits designed for capturing the perfect selfie or photograph. The Museum of Selfies in Las Vegas is the Original Selfie Museum, providing visitors with an unforgettable experience filled with fun, laughter, and countless photo opportunities.

The Museum of Selfies is located in the heart of Las Vegas, at the LINQ Promenade. With its convenient location on the Strip, you won't have to go far to discover an unforgettable experience at the Museum of Selfies.

The Museum of Selfies in Las Vegas offers a variety of selfie world locations, including the breathtaking Museum of Illusions, the enchanting Selfie Land, and the state-of-the-art Selfie Studio. Each location offers unique and exciting photo opportunities that will leave you with memories to cherish for years to come.

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Audio guides are available for $5.00 in multiple languages, check with the venue or the box office for details.

*Discount can only be applied at the box office with ID. Prices do not include taxes or service charges. Our venue management reserves the right to refuse any non-valid discounts or offers at the box office. For questions concerning your offers, please address them with the provider. ** Combo tickets include both BODIES...The Exhibition and Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition and are available at the box office only.

December 24 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Last admission 3:00 PM December 25 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Last admission 7:00 PM December 26 – December 30 | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Last admission 7:00 PM December 31 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Last admission 3:00 PM January 1, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Last admission 7:00 PM January 2 - 7, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Last admission 7:00 PM January 8 - March 10, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Last admission 5:00 PM March 11 - September 8, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Last admission 7:00 PM September 9 - November 17, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Last admission 5:00 PM November 18 - December 31, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Last admission 7:00 PM

The Exhibition showcases 13 whole-body specimens and more than 260 organs and partial body specimens.

These real human bodies have been meticulously dissected, preserved through an innovative process.

The bodies are respectfully presented, giving visitors the opportunity to view the beauty and complexity of their own organs and systems.

The Exhibition provides an up-close look inside our skeletal, muscular, respiratory, and circulatory systems.

Authentic human specimens illustrate the damage caused to organs by over-eating and lack of exercise encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.

A healthy lung is featured next to a black lung ravaged by smoking in a vivid comparison more powerful than any textbook image.