Bill Nye Honored With Las Vegas Strip Key and Bill Nye Day
Clark County has named September 28 as Bill Nye Day and awarded the Key to the Las Vegas Strip to the science advocate during a sold-out UNLV lecture event.
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Museums & Cultural Attractions handles the part of Things to Do defined by Las Vegas museums, cultural attractions, and Nevada history exhibits. The reporting scope includes local history museums, art museums and galleries, and natural history attractions, but it also explains why science and learning exhibits and immersive cultural exhibits matter in practical visitor, local, or industry terms. The page does not duplicate all of Things to Do. It is the right home when the reader's decision or the story itself turns on museum districts, family museum visits, or indoor daytime attractions.
Unity of Las Vegas marks 65 years with concert and legacy project
Unity of Las Vegas celebrates its 65th anniversary October 3–4 with a concert, silent auction, and the launch of a historic legacy project at its North Rancho Drive location
Las Vegas Museum of Art breaks ground on Grand Central Galleries
Construction has started on Grand Central Galleries at Symphony Park, marking the first physical step toward the Las Vegas Museum of Art. The preview venue will open in April 2027 ahead of the museum’s planned 2029 debut.
Las Vegas Community Healing Garden: A living memorial nine years after tragedy
Nearly nine years after the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting, the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden is still a place where people remember, reflect, and care for the memory of each victim. Fifty-eight trees stand for the lives lost, and the community keeps their stories alive.
Las Vegas Latina educator grows free writing workshops for community healing
Marcela Rodriguez-Campo leads free monthly writing and cultural workshops at the Dolores Resource Center in North Las Vegas, offering Spanglish sessions that mix literacy, healing, and support for local families.
Caesars Palace brings back Cleopatra statue for 60th anniversary exhibit
A golden Cleopatra statue that once stood at Cleopatra’s Barge is back on display at Caesars Palace, headlining a new exhibit for the resort’s 60th year on the Las Vegas Strip.
Francis Kéré Unveils Plans for Las Vegas Museum of Art
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Francis Kéré will design the $200 million Las Vegas Museum of Art, set to open in Symphony Park in 2029. His approach draws on desert traditions and community needs.
Rei Hotoda brings new energy to Las Vegas Philharmonic
Rei Hotoda steps in as music director for the Las Vegas Philharmonic, promising a high-energy 2026-27 season with Studio Ghibli music, Beethoven, and a 'Very Vegas Christmas' at Reynolds Hall
Motörhead Exhibition Brings Lemmy’s Legacy to The Punk Rock Museum Las Vegas
The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas will debut a Motörhead and Lemmy Kilmister exhibition on October 2, 2026, featuring rare memorabilia and a chance for visitors to play Lemmy’s own bass through his amplifier stack
Las Vegas Art Scene Thrives in Galleries, Museums and Casino Collections
While the Las Vegas Museum of Art is still years from opening, visitors can explore acclaimed art at UNLV’s Barrick Museum, the Arts District, and casino collections at Bellagio, CityCenter, and Fontainebleau this summer.
‘Goodfellas’ Headlines Mob Month at The Beverly Theater Downtown
The Beverly Theater continues Mob Month with a 4K screening of “Goodfellas” on August 26, followed by a Mob Museum Q&A. Additional films and cross-promotions run throughout August in Downtown Las Vegas.
‘The Great Depletion’ Explores Las Vegas Water and Wildlife on Film
A new documentary follows a 112-mile trek from Griffith Peak to the Colorado River, highlighting water scarcity, desert wildlife, and the challenges facing Las Vegas’ ecosystem. Local screenings are scheduled this week