Category: History

Pinball Hall of Fame Museum

The NEW Pinball Hall of Fame (PHoF) opened November 3, 2009 at it’s new dedicated location at 1610 E. Tropicana, Las Vegas NV. Twice the size of the original PHoF, the new locale is much closer to ‘the Strip’. Also it’s a standalone and dedicated museum, with pinball and nothing but pinball for 10,000 square […]

The Burlesque Hall of Fame

Our mission is to inspire, educate and entertain the public, fostering an appreciation for and understanding of the unique history and heritage of vintage American Burlesque–including but not limited to the art, artifacts and personal histories of the art’s biggest names and brightest stars. There is no nudity or improper displays. Burlesque Hall of Fame, […]

Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum

In the Beginning Aviation first came to Las Vegas in 1920. Randall Henderson, well-known as a newspaper publisher in Blythe, California, 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 […]

Neon Museum

The Neon Museum was established as a non-profit organization in 1996 to collect and exhibit neon signs, the classic Las Vegas art form. Dedicated individuals from the private sector as well as corporate and government entities have worked tirelessly to promote the preservation of these national treasures. The Neon Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, […]

Churchill County Museum and Archives

Interest in preserving the history and artifacts of Fallon and Churchill County began in 1964, the year that Nevada celebrated its 100th birthday of statehood. In Fallon, centennial festivities included decorating the windows of Maine Street businesses with artifacts from the area’s past. After the 1964 festivities had ended, community volunteers were determined to establish […]

The National Atomic Testing Museum

The Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas houses historical items and information about the Atomic testing that once happened in the surrounding deserts of Las Vegas. It’s been in development since 1997 filling the museum with historical items and information that tell the story of the military’s tests and their agenda. The first person narratives, […]

Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center

The Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center is located in the former Douglas County High School building, designed by famed architect Frederic J. DeLongchamps. In 1988, the school board leased the building to the Carson Valley Historical Society. The society renovated the structure to become a museum of Douglas County history and a cultural center […]

Be the Engineer – Your hand on the Throttle

Run a Locomotive – Hands-On History This is something you are going to remember forever Volunteers Needed – see website or call for information. Even one weekend a year would help with maintenance and repair projects. Sign on as a Nevada Northern Railway engineer for your own trip “Up the hill” through Robinson Canyon, up […]

Nevada State Museum – Carson City

Nevada State Museum in Carson City, celebrating the state’s natural & cultural history and featuring the historic Carson City Mint. The museum offers new exhibits on a regular basis. Please call the museum for current information at 775-687-4810. Volunteers needed – training available.