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Located in Lorenzi Park this museum covers the history of gambling, the building of Hoover Dam and the days of atomic testing. All is studied here through artifacts, graphics and historic photos. There are also exhibits on anthropology and Nevada's natural history, and a display on how neon has been used in Las Vegas.

Open: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Admission:
Adults (18 and older) $4.00
Seniors (55 and older) $3.00
Children (17 and under) Free

Directions: Drive North on Las Vegas Boulevard and turn left onto Washington Avenue, which runs past the park.

Location: 700 Twin Lakes Drive, Las Vegas Nevada 89107 Telephone 702-486-5205

Other History nearby:
(Las Vegas) Barrick Museum of Natural History
(Boulder City) Boulder City Historic District
(Boulder City) Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum
(Boulder City) Bruno's Indian and Turqoise Museum
(Henderson) Clark County Heritage Museum
(Las Vegas) Debbie Reynolds' Movie Museum

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