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Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas — Las Vegas, Nevada
Photo: Carpenter, Kenneth, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The museum's signature exhibit: the mounted skeleton of Shonisaurus popularis, Nevada's state fossil ichthyosaur, in the museum gallery (the Commons file page confirms the location as the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas). No Commons photo of the museum building's exterior was found.
Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas in Las Vegas: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Admission is included with Springs Preserve general admission (Nevada residents $9.95 adults; non-residents $18.95 adults); museum members free.
Address309 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107
HoursThu–Mon 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (same hours as Springs Preserve); closed Tue–Wed
PricesAdmission is included with Springs Preserve general admission (Nevada residents $9.95 adults; non-residents $18.95 adults); museum members free
Price notesThe museum sits on the Springs Preserve campus and does not sell a separate ticket; non-members pay Springs Preserve admission at the Preserve entrance.
Age notesGalleries cover Nevada natural history and the story of Las Vegas, from prehistoric ichthyosaurs to the neon era; best for school-age children and teens. Admission is through Springs Preserve.
BookingEnter through Springs Preserve; online Preserve tickets are encouraged.
Suggested timeAbout 1.5 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed on the museum's pages in the text fetched.
ParkingFree parking at Springs Preserve.
Verified perk: Admission included with Springs PreserveThe museum is on the Springs Preserve campus; a Springs Preserve general admission ticket (or membership) includes museum entry — there is no separate museum ticket.
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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.
