Las Vegas Natural History Museum

Las Vegas Natural History Museum The Las Vegas Natural History Museum's mission is to inspire, through educational exhibits
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The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is a private, non-profit institution dedicated to educating the children, adults and families of the community in the natural sciences - both past and present. Through its interactive exhibits, educational programs and the preservation of its collections, the Museum strives to instill an understanding and appreciation of the world's wildlife, ecosystems and cultures. In 2013, the Museum was accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

We’re honored to be nominated in the 2026 Best of Las Vegas! 🏆If the Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum has been...
08/27/2026

We’re honored to be nominated in the 2026 Best of Las Vegas! 🏆If the Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum has been part of your family’s adventures, field trips, celebrations, or favorite days of discovery, we’d love your vote for Best Museum 🦖✨

To vote for us, click the link below, head to Things to Do, click the Museum category, search for our name to vote and help us bring home Best Museum! Voting is open through September 10, and you can vote once per day.

While you’re there, you can also find us in a few other Things To Do categories:
🎨 Arts & Culture Event
🤝 Place to Volunteer
🎉 Family Fun Center

Thank you for supporting our Museum and helping us continue bringing science, history, and discovery to life for our community. 💛

Vote here: https://champ.ly/Ako5C-JX

08/27/2026

🎶🌿 Sing, move, and explore nature through music!

Join Rose Oyamot for Music Garden, a playful program filled with nature inspired songs, movement, and opportunities for children and caregivers to participate together.

📅 Sunday, August 30
🎟️ Included with museum admission or membership
👨‍👩‍👧 Recommended for young children and families

Choose your time:

⏰ 10:15am-10:45am RSVP: https://champ.ly/i8HfxHXU

⏰ 10:45am-11:15am RSVP: https://champ.ly/PCebMec-

Space is limited and available first come, first served.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Trainer Fest 2026! We loved seeing families exploring the Museum, taking part in...
08/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Trainer Fest 2026! We loved seeing families exploring the Museum, taking part in activities, meeting fellow trainers, and enjoying the day together.

We are also incredibly grateful to the partners who helped make the event possible, including The Neon Museum, NVigate through Nevada State Treasurer’s Office, Clark County Family Services, Henderson Libraries, Get Outdoors Nevada, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, Mojave Max, Trading Card Garage, Pack Cardtel, Legacy Trading Cards, Near Mint Crew, Knight & Day Games, 888 Collectibles, and Animetsubasa.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Trainer Fest such a memorable day for our community!

08/26/2026

🪱🪲 Nature’s cleanup crew is on the job!

Discover how earthworms, crabs, dung beetles, and other detritivores turn dead and decaying matter into nutrients that help ecosystems thrive.

Perfect for curious learners who love animals, recycling, and a little gross science!

📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 11am to 1pm
👨‍👩‍👧 Recommended for all ages
🎟️ Included with museum admission or membership

🔗 Learn more and RSVP: https://champ.ly/_cZIGMy8

🎁 Trainer Fest Prizing is HERE! 🎁Trainers, you’ll want to explore every corner of the Museum tomorrow! 👀We’ve got prizes...
08/21/2026

🎁 Trainer Fest Prizing is HERE! 🎁

Trainers, you’ll want to explore every corner of the Museum tomorrow! 👀

We’ve got prizes waiting throughout Trainer Fest, including official trading cards, playmats, figures, and even a REAL Megalodon tooth! 🦈🦷

Prizing will be available at different activities and areas throughout the event, so jump in, participate, explore, and see what you can win along the way!

A HUGE thank you to our incredible local partners who helped contribute prizing for this year’s event! 💛

✨ Legacy Trading Las Vegas
✨ Trading Card Garage
✨ Animetsubasa
✨ Knight & Day Games
✨ 888 Collectibles

Trainer Fest is TOMORROW, August 22 from 10 AM–3 PM!🎟️ RSVP TODAY and get ready to train, explore, and play!
https://champ.ly/zzvSuW0b

08/20/2026

🕷️📖 One last spider adventure!

Help us say farewell to The Art and Science of Arachnids with Early Explorers: Spider Storytime. Young learners will enjoy a fun story, discover what makes spiders so special, and create a paper jumping spider they can launch using their own breath! 💨

📅 Sunday, August 23
⏰ 10:30am to 11:30am
🧒 Designed for ages 8 and younger
🎟️ Included with museum admission or membership

Supplies are limited and available first come, first served.

🔗 Learn more and RSVP: https://champ.ly/shxVWlJ_

08/18/2026

Ever wonder how a spider turns liquid silk into a strong, flexible thread? 🕷️🕸️

In this video, we’re breaking down how spider silk is made and the different types spiders use for webs, prey, egg sacs, and more!

This is your last week to experience The Art & Science of Arachnids! Our traveling exhibit closes August 23, so stop by before it’s gone! See our upcoming events here: https://www.lvnhm.org/calendar


Hey Trainers! 🎨✨Did you know all of our Museum Animon are created by local artists and fans? Each one is brought to life...
08/17/2026

Hey Trainers! 🎨✨

Did you know all of our Museum Animon are created by local artists and fans? Each one is brought to life by passionate volunteer artists inspired by the animals, artifacts, and items found throughout the Museum.

This year, we’re inviting YOU to join the tradition with our Trainer Fest Animon Art Contest, open for ONE DAY ONLY — Saturday, August 22!

Create your own Museum-inspired Animon and submit it digitally online that day or in person during Trainer Fest.

🏆 Winners will see their Animon become part of the magic at next year’s Trainer Fest!

🚫 AI-generated artwork will not be accepted. All submissions must be original artwork created by the submitting artist.

🎟️ Learn more & RSVP: https://champ.ly/BSDIXRPj

08/13/2026

🌿 Who eats who in the wild?

Join us for Early Explorers: The Food Web as young scientists discover how food chains connect living things and what can happen when one part of an ecosystem changes. After learning together, children will create their own food web craft to take home! 🐛🐸🦉

📅 Sunday, August 16
⏰ 10:30am to 11:30am
🔍 Designed for ages 8 and younger
🎟️ Included with museum admission or membership

Supplies are limited and available first come, first served.

🔗 Learn more and RSVP: https://champ.ly/YvjeTcRo

08/12/2026

🦟 “I vant to suck your blooooood!”

Well… not quite! Join us for Neato Mosquito and discover why only some mosquitoes bite, what they are looking for, and how these tiny insects fit into the ecosystem.

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 11am to 12pm
👨‍👩‍👧 Recommended for all ages
🎟️ Included with museum admission or membership

🔗 Learn more and RSVP: https://champ.ly/mDuDUN2h

Address

900 N Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV
89101

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(702) 384-3466

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