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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.

10/14/2026

Monster makers, this one’s for you. 👹

Award-winning special effects make-up artist Julia Hapney is bringing 22 years of creature-creating experience to the museum for a hands-on workshop all about how movie monsters come to life.

Get an up-close look at real props, learn how artists build believable creatures, then create your own monster using foam clay.

Saturday, October 17 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Ages 7+
Included with museum admission or membership. Supplies are limited and first come, first served.

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10/12/2026

🎨 Last Chance to Submit Your Art!

This is the final week to submit artwork for our Indigenous Heritage Month Call for Art, What We Carry Forward!

We invite Indigenous artists to share their creativity, culture, and stories as we prepare to celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum.

🖌️ Submissions close October 18! Don't miss your chance to be part of this special celebration of Indigenous art and heritage.

Submit your artwork today! 👇

🔗 https://champ.ly/e9A9KsrL

10/09/2026

🦖👻 Have you ever heard of The Backrooms?

Our education team decided to give the Museum a spooky twist, inspired by the viral internet phenomenon where familiar places suddenly feel a little… unfamiliar. 👀

Don't worry, you won't get lost in another dimension! But you might just find your way to Dinoween: Monsters & Mischief! 🎃

Join us for some family friendly Halloween fun!

🔗 https://champ.ly/iMKx3pz2

10/09/2026

🌍✨ Join Us for A Safari in Africa with Doc Phineas!

Embark on an evening of culture, storytelling, and discovery with Doc Phineas, all while supporting the Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum! 🦁

Enjoy live performances, a fashion showcase, a silent auction, and fascinating stories from Doc Phineas’ time with the Mbuti people of the Ituri Rainforest.

📅 November 14 | 6pm-9pm
🎟️ A special fundraising event benefiting the Museum!

Bring the whole family for a memorable evening celebrating culture and community. ❤️

🎟️ Get your tickets today!
https://champ.ly/XKQbMpWu

10/08/2026

From tiny seed to jack-o’-lantern 🎃

Early Explorers: Pumpkin Jack Storytime follows the life cycle of a pumpkin and explores what happens before—and after—Halloween.

📅 Sunday, October 11
🕥 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Designed for learners ages 6 and younger.

Included with museum admission or membership. Supplies are limited and first come, first served.

RSVP: https://champ.ly/1kBwUtAW

10/08/2026

🎃 Things are getting strange at the Museum!

Join us for Dinoween: Monsters & Mischief, where Victorian science, creepy creatures, myths, monsters, and hands-on Halloween fun come together for one delightfully spooky day. 👻🔬Join us on Friday, October 30, from 10am - 3pm for some spooky fun!

Children ages 0–11 in costume get in free! Costumes encouraged, curiosity required! 🦖🕷️

RSVP: https://champ.ly/yw2yQpsP

10/07/2026

The race for dinosaur discoveries is on! 🦖⛏️

Travel back to the era of the Bone Wars, when rival paleontologists competed to uncover and name prehistoric animals. Then grab your tools and put your own fossil-solving skills to work by excavating bones and figuring out how the pieces fit together.

📅 Saturday, October 10
🕚 11 a.m.–12 p.m. RSVP: https://champ.ly/xGEZPMEq
🕛 12–1 p.m. RSVP: https://champ.ly/AZkaDatN

10/01/2026

Step back in time to Ancient Egypt! 🏺

Early Explorers: Mummy Storytime takes place Sunday, October 4 from 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Little learners will discover why mummification was important and what mummies can still teach us about life in the ancient world.

Designed for ages 7 and younger.

Included with museum admission or membership. Supplies are limited and first come, first served.

RSVP: https://champ.ly/xYR2-VIO

09/30/2026

There’s still time to submit your work! 🎨

The Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum invites Indigenous artists and creators to submit work for What We Carry Forward, our Indigenous Heritage Month exhibition exploring stewardship, knowledge systems, community, creativity, and what we preserve, transform, reclaim, or envision for the future.

Submissions are accepted through October 18.

Learn more and submit your work: https://champ.ly/833r9bCZ

09/30/2026

🦉 Ever wonder what owls eat?

Join us Saturday, October 3 for a hands-on owl pellet dissection! Uncover tiny bones and teeth, piece together the clues, and discover what was on the menu.

🔬 Included with museum admission or membership. Supplies are limited and first come, first served.

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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

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(702) 384-3466

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