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Neon Museum
NameNeon Museum
LocationLas Vegas, Nevada, United States

Neon Museum is a unique institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing iconic neon signage from Las Vegas Strip's past, with a collection that includes signs from Caesars Palace, MGM Grand Las Vegas, and The Riviera Hotel and Casino. The museum was founded by Downtown Las Vegas's City of Las Vegas and Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce to promote the city's rich history and cultural heritage, in collaboration with University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Nevada State Museum. The museum's mission is to collect, preserve, and exhibit neon signs from Las Vegas Valley's defunct casinos, hotels, and museums, including The Mob Museum and Pinball Hall of Fame. The museum's efforts have been recognized by American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works and International Council of Museums.

● History

The Neon Museum was established in 1996, with the support of Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The museum's first exhibit featured signs from Golden Nugget Las Vegas, Fremont Street Experience, and El Cortez Hotel, showcasing the work of Ted Rogich, a renowned neon sign designer. Over the years, the museum has expanded its collection to include signs from Bellagio Hotel and Casino, The Mirage Hotel and Casino, and Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, with the help of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Clark County Heritage Museum. The museum has also collaborated with Smithsonian Institution and National Trust for Historic Preservation to develop its conservation and exhibition programs.

● Collections

The Neon Museum's collection includes over 200 neon signs, ranging from the 1930s to the present day, with notable examples from Bugsy Siegel's Flamingo Las Vegas and Howard Hughes' Desert Inn. The collection features signs designed by Betty Willis, Ted Rogich, and other prominent neon sign designers, including Paul Revere Williams and Wayne McAllister. The museum's collection also includes signs from Circus Circus Las Vegas, Excalibur Hotel and Casino, and Luxor Las Vegas, as well as signs from Fremont East and Downtown Container Park. The museum has worked with Library of Congress and National Archives and Records Administration to document and preserve its collection.

● Exhibitions

The Neon Museum offers a range of exhibitions and programs, including guided tours of its outdoor exhibit, known as the "Boneyard", which features signs from MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment Corporation. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, such as "Brilliant!: A Brief History of Neon Signs" and "Lost Vegas: Neon Signs from the Neon Museum Collection", in collaboration with Museum of Modern Art and Guggenheim Museum. The museum's exhibitions have been recognized by American Alliance of Museums and International Council of Museums, and have featured signs from The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Aria Resort & Casino.

● Conservation

The Neon Museum is committed to the conservation and restoration of neon signs, working with experts from Getty Conservation Institute and National Park Service to develop and implement conservation techniques. The museum's conservation team has restored signs from The Sands Hotel and Casino and The Dunes Hotel and Casino, using techniques developed in collaboration with Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library and Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts. The museum also offers conservation workshops and training programs, in partnership with University of Pennsylvania and New York University.

● Visitor Information

The Neon Museum is located in Downtown Las Vegas, near Fremont Street Experience and The Mob Museum. The museum is open daily, with guided tours available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese. Visitors can also explore the museum's outdoor exhibit, which features signs from Bellagio Hotel and Casino and The Mirage Hotel and Casino, and learn about the history and significance of neon signs in Las Vegas Valley, with the help of Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Nevada Commission on Tourism. The museum offers special events and programs, including neon sign-making workshops and lectures, in collaboration with University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Nevada State Museum. Category:Museums in Las Vegas

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