Las Vegas Museum of Natural History

The Las Vegas Museum of Natural History was founded on the awareness of the great community need for a museum that fosters appreciation and understanding of global, past and present life forms. In February 1989, a small group of concerned citizens asked the Las Vegas City Council to assist in finding a home for its collection of wildlife and prehistoric artifacts. Accordingly, the city of Las Vegas purchased a proposed building to house the Museum. This building is rented for a dollar a year; however, the museum is responsible for its renovation, maintenance and operations.

The museum opened on July 16, 1991 with the support of local businesses and individuals and is located on Las Vegas Boulevard across from the Las Vegas Library, which is part of the downtown area. called the Cultural Corridor. It features a world-class multi-million dollar collection that creates a fun interactive and learning experience. From the desert to the ocean, from Nevada to Africa, from prehistory to the present, the Las Vegas Museum of Natural History takes young and old alike on a learning adventure around the world.

Some permanent exhibitions held at the museum attract the attention of visitors such as:

Treasures of Egypt: Here, visitors will discover how archaeologists in the early 20th century unearthed some of Egypt's most famous treasures, including Tutankhamun's tomb. Exhibits include a trip through the actual entrance to Tut's tomb and a chance to see artifact reconstructions including the Throne, the chariot, the Golden Temple, and the coffin. These copies are one of only two authorized by the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities. Visitors can also explore an Egyptian mummy using state-of-the-art technology that allows users to "scan" a replica of the mummy in real time and view realistic medical images of a real mummy.

Prehistoric Gallery: People can learn more about Ichthyosaurs - marine reptiles similar to today's extinct dolphins, or one of the largest tyrannosaurs of the time - Shonisaurus (state fossils) Nevada) reaches a length of 18 to 21 m. In this gallery, see towering models of the Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops facing off against each other. T-Rex is known to have teeth up to 17cm long and sharp as steak knives. Dim lighting and menacing dinosaur roars add a perfect touch to the gallery.

Sea Life Gallery: If you are a lover of marine life, this is an opportunity to learn about these aquatic animals, especially whales, and their behavior. For example, mother whales not only teach their babies but also play with them. To move faster, the young cling to their mother's fins as they ride through the waves. People can also press buttons to hear the sounds of humpback whales, killer whales, pilot whales and dolphins. In the same area, there is a swimming pool filled with live sharks and rays that visitors can feed at the designated times at the museum.

International Wildlife Gallery: This gallery showcases the amazing adaptations of mammal families. Wolves, coyotes and foxes that cannot hide their claws, while wild animals such as lions, tigers, leopards and jaguars that can stretch their claws and hunt in silence are all on display at the museum. this. The wildlife room also features deer, elk, polar bears, brown and black bears, and other interesting animals.

Seeing wildlife on Animal Planet, Discovery Channel or even in movies is one thing, but walking through this museum is a completely different experience for all visitors. Witnessing animals first-hand at the Las Vegas Museum of Natural History will give people a new appreciation for the animals, as well as their unique history and habitats, enhancing their enjoyment of life. people's concern for endangered rare animals and environmental consciousness.

Website : www.lvnhm.org

Phone : 702-384-3466

Operating hours : 09:00 - 16:00 on weekdays

Ticket price :

Adults: 12$

Students and the elderly: 10$

Children: 6$