See the Las Vegas Art Museum
On your next excursion to Las Vegas, make the Las Vegas Art Museum a place to visit. The Art Museum is located at 9600 W Sahara Avenue and is an impressive building outside as well as inside.
This all white structure has an ever-changing collection of exhibits that showcase art styles from the sometimes strange modern contemporary to pop art to fine art. Local, regional and nationally known artists are showcased at this venue. The museum's goal is to show the connection between the creation of art and everyday life. In 2002 the museum became an affiliate of the Smithsonian, furthering this institution's prestige.
The hours of operation for the Art Museum are Tuesday-Saturday 10Am-5PM and Sunday 1PM to 5PM. Admission the Art Museum is just $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and students can get in for $3 if they show their valid ID. Children under 12 are always admitted for free! The Museum accepts Visa. Master Card, Discover, American Express.
After viewing the exhibitions, the Museum store is a fabulous place to pick up souvenirs for the folks back home. The gift shop has a huge selection of unique items that make fantastic gifts. Jewelry, glasswork, specially made scarves and shawls, exquisite porcelain bowls, greeting cards, hand-turned wooden vessels, photographs, metal sculpture, paintings and prints. There are even some original works for sale created by local artists that will let you feel as thought you're taking a piece of the museum home with you!
