AndiLooking for something unique to do in Las Vegas? Check out the Neon Museum! I visited the Neon Museum last year on a girls trip and we still talk about it!
What is the Neon Museum in Las Vegas?
The Neon Museum is a super cool open air museum where Las Vegas neon signs go to “retire”. The main outdoor exhibit is called the Neon Boneyard and it houses over 200 unrestored neon signs. The collection includes signs from Downtown Las Vegas and The Strip.
This non-profit is dedicated to educating, preserving and sharing the history and art with locals and visitors. Such a cool and unique non-profit!
It opened in 1996, but has significantly increased in popularity over the last few years due to Instagram.
Where is the Neon Museum in Las Vegas?
The Neon Museum is located north of downtown Las Vegas.
770 N. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV
It’s a short Uber or Lyft car ride from the Strip. If you have a car, they have a dedicated parking lot for the museum with free parking.
When to Visit the Neon Museum?
The Neon Museum is open year round. The hours vary depending on the time of year.
You can choose between visiting during the day or at night, so it depends on what kind of experience you want.
During the day, you can take better quality photos and have fun getting great pics!
At night, you get to see some of the fully restored signs lit up! Keep in mind that the other signs will be lit by external spotlights. It is hard to take good quality photos at night.
Ticket and Tour Options
Daytime General Admission tickets are $20 per person. You get one hour to stroll around the Main Boneyard at your own pace.
Nighttime Guided Tours are $28 per person. This includes a 45 minute guided tour of the Main Boneyard.
*They offer discounts to children, seniors, Nevada residents, students and military.
Check out their website HERE for more information on special tours and events.
Photography Restrictions
The Neon Museum has strict rules regarding photography. Visitors can take pictures for personal use only with their phone. Want a cool pic for your Instagram? Absolutely!
No photo shoots, cameras, tripods or outfit changes.
They do offer Photo Tours for photographers. But again, it’s still for personal use only.
Neon Museum Experience in Las Vegas
When you first arrive, you will head to the visitor center to check in. It’s located in the former La Concha Motel and has a cool retro vibe.
We did the guided night tour. She was super informative and gave tons of history about Las Vegas in general plus each sign we walked by.
There were six of us in our group and we all enjoyed the tour.
I’ll be visiting again during the day, so I can get some really great pictures.
Tips For Visiting The Neon Museum in Las Vegas:
It can be HOT in Vegas during the summer, so keep that in mind when deciding what time to visit. It is an outdoor exhibit and you will be subject to all the elements.
If great photos are important, consider the time of day and lighting needed.
Book tickets in advance, because they do sell out frequently!
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