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Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History |
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Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History Details
- Hours of operation: Open Monday - Fridays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday, noon - 5 p.m. and closed Sunday and holidays.
- Cost: Free. (Suggested contribution: $5 for adults, $2 for seniors 62 and older.)
- Payment options: Not applicable.
- Reservations: Not necessary.
- Location: Less than three miles from the Strip. Located on the UNLV campus. Go East on Tropicana Avenue. Make a left (north) on Maryland Parkway. At the intersection of Harmon and Maryland Parkway make a left and park on the university campus.
- Age/Height/Weight restrictions: None.
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History Review
Why set foot on a college campus, especially while you're on vacation?
For most of us, the last thing on our minds when we're on vacation is school. But visiting the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus is well worth the trip.
Founded in 1969, the Barrick Museum is one of the oldest buildings on campus. In fact, this building was the original basketball court for the UNLV Rebels. While this is no longer a place for shooting hoops, the museum kept the original wooden floor of the court.
As part of the university's College of Fine Arts. The Barrick Museum houses many modern and contemporary pieces from the Las Vegas Art Museum, which closed in early 2009. Before, the museum showcased ancient American pieces, as well as pre-Columbian art. The pre-Columbian art will remain part of the showcase. Items include objects used for sacrifices and rituals. With the renovation, there will be more space to feature more work.
Make sure to take a stroll through the Xeric Garden before or after your museum experience. You'll see agave, yucca, beavertail, cholla bunny ears, cotton top and barrel cactus.
-- Review by Jeannie Garcia
