Attractions: Museums, galleries and collections

 

Whether you're seeking to avoid 115-degree temperatures or the occasional thunderstorm, let VEGAS.com guide you to museums and galleries in the Entertainment Capital. If you are looking for an attraction not listed on this page, check out our comprehensive list. For private art galleries, click here

Auto Collection at The Quad

The Auto Collection at The Quad is the auto enthusiast's dream. Featuring 350 classic cars that span more than a century, every single one is available for purchase. More info

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
Featuring exhibitions of art and objects from all over the world, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is sure to attract art lovers. More info

Bodies
Previously on display in cities across the world including New York City and London, "Bodies...The Exhibition" showcases 21 whole-body specimens as well as more than 260 organs and partial body specimens. More info

Ethel M Chocolate Factory Tour
Ethel M Chocolates panders to the sweet tooth in all of us. And after you peer at and hear about the mouth-watering confectionaries, the tour ends in the chocolate shop for a free sample. More info

Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Marine life, Nevada's wildlife and animated dinosaurs are featured, plus a children's hands-on learning room. More info

Lied Discover Children's Museum
More than 100 hands-on exhibits in the arts, humanities and sciences at one of the country's largest children's museums. More info

M&M's World
M&M's World delivers four stories of colorful fun to the Showcase Mall, offering a brilliant spectrum of the candy-coated treats and various items, including everything from T-shirts and caps to limited-edition lithographs. More info

Madame Tussauds Las Vegas
Madame Tussauds features more than 100 exquisite wax figures of the world's most famous stars. More info

Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History
The Barrick Museum hosts exhibits of archaeology, anthropology and natural history of Mexico and the Southwest, plus a traveling exhibit gallery. More info

Martin Lawrence Galleries
Located inside the Forum Shops at in Caesars Palace, the 26,000-square-foot showcase features hundreds of works including pieces from Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Erté, among others. Call (702) 991-5190 for more info. 

Mob Attraction Las Vegas 
Through artifacts and state-of-the-art interactive technology, discover the history of the Mafia that once ruled this town. More info

Mob Museum
Located in heart of downtown Las Vegas, the 41,000-square-foot Mob Museum is an interactive attraction showcasing the history of these famed gangsters. More info

National Atomic Testing Museum
The National Atomic Testing Museum captures all of the history, propaganda and controversy of the nuclear tests that once took place only an hour away from Las Vegas. See 10,000 square feet of interactive displays, short films, timelines and much more. You can even test your own radioactivity! More info

Nevada State Railroad Museum
Fun for all ages, visitors can ride an authentic train along the same tracks that once carried the cargo for the construction of Hoover Dam. The narration during the train ride offers fun facts about Boulder City and the Southwest desert. More info 

Nevada State Museum
The museum depicts southern Nevada's plants, animals, fossils and history from the Ice Age to modern times. More info

Penske Wynn Ferrari Maserati
A longtime fan of the exquisite craftsmanship of Ferraris, Steve Wynn has created the ultimate tribute to the Italian carmaker with the opening of Penske Wynn Ferrari Maserati.More info

Peter Lik Mandalay
Located inside the Shoppes at Mandalay Bay, the 3,266-square-foot gallery features 55 of Lik's world-famous photographs, including his famous shots "Sacred Sunrise" and "Eternal Beauty." Call (702) 309-9888 for more info. 

Pinball Hall of Fame
Pinball aficionados, rejoice! Featuring a total of 141 pinball machines, Pinball Hall of Fame exhibits popular games from the 1950s through the 1990s, including retro arcade games like Super Mario Brothers. The best thing of all? You can play every single one of them. So go ahead and bring that pocketful of quarters. More info

Springs Preserve
From interactive learning stations and an indoor flood exhibit to the eight-acre botanical gardens and walking trails, Springs Preserve celebrates the colorful nature of Las Vegas. More info

The Art of Richard MacDonald
With two locations (one inside the Bellagio, one at CityCenter), visitors can see world-renowned Richard MacDonald's bronze statues of dancers, models or animals. More info

The Chuck Jones Experience
Fans of Looney Tunes may rejoice: The Chuck Jones Experience features art, writings and films from the famed animator's 60-year career. Explore several interactive exhibits and view never-before-seen drawings. More info

Titanic
Although the "ship of dreams" met its demise nearly a century ago, the spirit of the Titanic and its passengers live on through "Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition."
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