Las Vegas Natural History Museum

To inspire, through educational exhibits and programs, a better understanding and appreciation of the natural world, the sciences, and ourselves. Devoted to educating the public about the natural sciences both past and present. Exhibits include prehistoric life, wildlife, African galleries, a wild Nevada gallery and much more.

    Exhibits could include:

  • Treasures of Egypt
  • Engelstad Family Prehistoric Life Gallery
  • Dinosaur Mummy CSI: Cretaceous Science Investigation
  • Marine Life Gallery
  • Gary & Matthew Primm African Savanna Gallery
  • African Rainforest
  • International Wildlife Gallery
  • E. L. Wiegand Foundation Wild Nevada Gallery
  • Prehistoric Mammals Gallery
  • Geology Gallery
  • Cox Charities Young Scientist Center

Note: All exhibits are available at all times. Call in advance if a specific exhibit is of interest.

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Courtesy T. Turner – Big Horn Sheep