Reviews of The Neon Museum (Museum)

Sandra Loo

We ordered tickets online which saved us $2 per ticket. Going in the daytime was less busy but super hot! They do provide umbrellas so make sure you grab one. It was really cool to see all the signs. Could have gone in the night time for the lights but then we won't be able to get these nice photos. Good experience!

Eric Peterson

There's a $22 entrance fee which was a little steep for me to see some old neon signs. It looked like it could have been a fun time though. I guess it all depends on what you want to see just around the corner is the Old Mormon Fort it's $3 to get in and provides a good history lesson about Sin City before it was Sin City.

Nicole Follins

It’s a Neon Sign Graveyard! The Neon Museum is a must see if you love Las Vegas. So many new and old signs of famous casinos and so much more. It was extremely hot that day; it was a nice touch to see they offered umbrellas for you to use as you walked around outside.

Karen Henderson

This is an amazing place to go. The history! It's an awesome place to learn about the history of Las Vegas and the signage. It's so cool and even if you aren't into history you will love the lights. The Brilliant light show is worth the time and cost. I say definitely do it. Please do not let it go by. You will regret not going. Take some time out of your busy life and make this a must see.

Mike Anderson

A lot smaller than I thought. Plus saw it late afternoon when it was hot and the signs were hard to see. Better to go at night and also see "Brilliant" at night. Gift shop was cool.

Janet Irwin

It was really cool. My daughter really loves Tim Burton. But perhaps a bit pricey for how shall the exhibit is. Otherwise great way to spend 15 minutes if you're a really big fan

Akane Fox

Always go at night. It's a neon museum. DUH. Seriously though, I went here last year in December and it was delightful. Specifically, our tour guide was delightful and he made the entire experience so enjoyable. If you have a choice (and if he still works there) get Sweeney (sp?) as your guide through this. The fact that this gentleman has such wonderful energy and is genuinely enthusiastic about the history of these lights, made me wish we could have stuck around longer at each stop in the tour instead of making sure we didn't get caught up to by another group. A teacher that clearly loves and is interested in the thing they're teaching you about is the best kind. They make you want to learn more and keep your attention naturally. You'll learn a lot about the history of Las Vegas itself and its neon lights, while also having a blast checking out this little resting place for many of the signs from the city's most iconic casinos. Especially if Sweeney is your guide. Get Sweeney!

Rodrigo Serpas

The Tim Burton exhibit was awesome. Cool little easter eggs to find while looking at all the old signs. The museum alone was really cool, definitely worth going to check it out.

Aaron Hastings

Amazing experience. We had a self-guided tour, but there were plenty of tour guides roaming around who you could ask questions. One particular guide, Sweeney, gave us the most fantastic experience. He told us story after story, each laden with history and quirky Las Vegas facts. He told us about things to look out for in Las Vegas; little things that would otherwise go unnoticed but, once you know about them, makes the whole city so much more fascinating. The museum is relatively small, but is fully outdoors and allows you intimate access to the neon historical artifacts of Las Vegas. Parasols are available to shield you from the baking hot sun. One thing to note is that DSLR-type photography is not permitted, but mobile phone photography is. Well worth a visit. Be sure to take in Fremont Street on the way back.

Marko M. Knežević

A rare glimpse into history of Las Vegas casinos and their signs. Many casinos went up and down since the beginning of the 20th century. And with them many stories, people and lives were intertwined in how they came to be. With a help of (in our case, very knowledgeable docent/guide) you will be learning about how (sometimes quite large and very expensive) these signs were made, about their artistry, meaning and perception by general public . Be sure to visit it during the night time in order to really appreciate it. This museum was almost too surprising little gem in the sea of somewhat limited list of things to do in Vegas, or better yet, what is generally expected when visiting Las Vegas.

Deborah Lopez

The displays of the old signs should have pictures added of the Neon Signs as they were on the buildings. Historical pictures. It was great, parking was free and right next to the museum. Clean bathrooms, gift shop great. Very nice and friendly staff. Thank You

Georgina Tatarakis-Leathem

Tim Burton showings were FANTASTIC. Seeing all the old signs was pretty amazing too. We had a great

Michael Cortina

The longer you lived in or visited Las Vegas the more meaningful the visit. If you like nostalgia or the art it is definitely worth the visit. A tour with a guide or a well printed pamphlet available would answer a lot of questions.

Eric Cox

This was a great place to not only learn about the history of Vegas but also a great way to remember some of my favorite casinos from days past. We did both the Bone Yard guided tour and the Brilliant experience and I highly recommend both.

Osaurus G

Absolutely amazed at how awesome this place is. I caught the Tim Burton Lost Vegas additions the other night along with Brilliant! I can’t recommend visiting this place enough.

Rocket Ballz

That was a HUGE disappointment. History of the old signs is very interesting but most signs are half there or half covered up by other signs. only a couple signs actually fully restored and upright. there was plenty of informed staff (more than visitors). Don't waste your money!

Dalyn Tardy

What a wonderful learning experience. Step into a world of Old Las Vegas with nostalgic signs from back in the day. If you take the time to listen to the info on the cool link the museum provides then the exhibit will take you less than 20 min to walk around, but there is so much cool information and history given on each sign and the employees walking around are beyond informative.

Don Thomson

$20 for average tourist. $17 for veteran. A little steep. In and out of entire museum in 15 minutes or less. Self guided tour. Heard an interesting story about the Beatles and the Sahara, and one quick one about the Hard Rock Guitar. That was it. Don't waste your time or money

Frank Murphy

The Tim Burton additions are cool. Well worth seeing. The signs themselves are interesting. It's incredible that some work at all. A cool mix of history and urban decay.

Patrick Polujan

It was a little smaller than I expected, and pretty pricey. There was quite a few signs in storage, not accessible to the public. Overall an fun trip and some good photo ops. Should be even better when they expand next year.

Nolan Day

Advertised as a high end large museum that was supposed to feature a large Tim Burton collection. It ended up consisting of a small boneyard of rusty old casino signs and a very small round room with tiny pieces of Tim Burton artwork displayed. For $30 per person, it was worth $5 a person at best.

Royale Sounds

After visiting Las Vegas for many years, we decided to visit the Neon Museum. We were extremely disappointed with what we got for the price of it all. The "Brilliant" show was definitely not 30 minutes. The neon lights didn't even light up themselves. The lights were projected onto the signs. Not to mention we were standing in an open space, and it was boiling hot! We were looking forward to learning more about the history of Las Vegas. This was misrepresented on the website, and we did not get what we had paid for. We entered the museum just before 9, visited the gift shop and were back in our vehicle driving away at 9:30. We all felt cheated.

amy jeter

Loved visiting for the tim burton exhibit. The web app that gave the guided tour was great and all of the staff was extremely helpful. Loved that they provided umbrellas to help against the sun during the day, since it does get extremely warm walking through the displays. The Brilliant! Show was also great. Very fun and beautifully displayed

Chelsea McDougall

This place is so cool! We got tickets for Lost Vegas and Brilliant. It was fun walking around looking the signs and trying to find all the amazing Tim Burton pieces. Brilliant was definitely worth the extra money. It's a 20-30 minute show where you get to experience a bit of old Vegas. There is a Tim Burton twist at the end but I would have gone regardless. Bring a sweater just in case. It seems to gets cold at night and there isn't really a place inside to sit and keep warm.

Devin M

Neon museum is definitely unique with all of its sign memorabilia. It's interesting to see this stuff The Tim Burton gallery was cool as well. It's worth seeing once at least.

Cheri Lenhert

We enjoyed the museum. My husband wanted to see some of the old signs that his grandfather had designed for some of those old hotels like the Sands for example. Too bad that it wasn't closer to the main strip and showcased in an indoor museum to be displayed and preserved even more so for all to really appreciate the old Las Vegas. It was very nice to see and the museum gift shop had a very nice selection of gift items. Again, something that I have always wanted to do and finally was able to make it part of the schedule. Thank you to all of the kind staff that worked there too that were helpful, fun, knowledgeable and so very nice!!!

Jennifer Crouch

Got there just as it was getting dark for the Tim Burton display. Absolutely beautiful. Loved seeing all these old signs lit up. I thought the Tim Burton additions were amazing.

Naomi Umbaugh

Don't waste your money on the Brilliant experience for the Tim Burton exhibition. Just left, and we feel so disappointed. $24 per person for a half hour "show" that's really just projected lights on half the signs, which there aren't many of in the first place, and less than a minute of Tim Burton movie clips at the end. When we bought our tickets, I specifically asked whether there was as much of his art as in the main area, and was told by the box office that there was, just in a smaller space. There actually was none of his art in the area at all. Such a rip off, just do the neon boneyard and skip Brilliant.

Michelle Vara

Interesting history from guides. Definately better after dark. Tim Burton custom pieces were an unexpected treat but dont' be fooled it's not cheap!! I did not feel the cost matched the content. Must need to pay the electric bill.

Kevin Murphy

Cool museum. Small outdoor space, packed with fun signs. Some have been restored and are lit up. The visitor center and gift shop after inside a relocated morel lobby with a unique shell design. Price is a bit steep for the size. They don't allow cameras other than cell phones. The colors during the day are better in my opinion than going at night. They offer you an umbrella because it can get warm out there with no shade in the yard. There yes a covered stirring area with a few tables just off the back door. Enjoyable walk through on your own, even without the history component. About 30 minutes if you are on your own. Many opportunities for great pictures.

David Sandberg

It's a museum, not an amusement park. Slow down. Take it in. Talk to the curators. Take your time. I have the fortune of attending during a Tim Burton exhibition, and the changes were relatively nuanced and tasteful (as much as CAN be for the subject matter of course!) The special event was pricey, but I have no regrets.

Skye Hakes

Such a great activity to do while in Vegas. I love neon signs, and it was fun to hear about their history. We had a fantastic tour guide! Definitely recommend!

Miss Barbie

This place was very cool to see. There were a ton of really cool vintage signs, some lit, others a great memory of Las Vegas history. That being said, it took 10mins to walk through without a tour guide and still cost $22. Probably worth it if it was say $10, but this "museum" is way overpriced and felt like a tourist trap.

Patricia Henderson

Love this museum! Definitely visit this place when you are in Vegas if you want to step away from the casinos for a bit. I went at night and I was able to see all the signs (even the ones that weren't on). Our tour guide was amazing. He gave us time in between every 5-10 signs to take pictures and he was very informative!We also got tickets to the "brilliant! show". This was a great experience and after the show was over, we were allowed to take pictures with all the signs. Highly recommend this place for people who love to take pictures or bright lights

Eric

The Neon Museum is outstanding. A great collection of signs from Vegas's past, several are fully operational and lit. Staff was friendly and able to answer any questions I had. A highlight of the trip so far!

Irish Stark

I've been here for a couple of times for a field trip being a literature student. I was able to get information especially with the artifacts in here. The staff is so nice. They patiently answer all the questions that me and my classmates had. The place is comfy and really looks good. I would love to be get back i here and learn new things!

Mark B

Cool museum! You can tell the employees truly enjoy and respect the old signs. Even at 109° they were out there making sure everyone was helped. Free umbrellas to keep you out of the sun. Check out the unique books in the gift shop.

Daniel White

We went on the tour around sunset and I’m convinced that it was the best way to see it. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable and the tour was fascinating. Lots of great photo ops too!

valerie flanagan

A fairly priced museum. Was smaller than I expected. Enjoyed the walk around but couldn't sit on benches as they were far too hot so maybe a bit of shade over these benches might be beneficial. Nice way to spend an hour

So Blind

We saw the Tim Burton exhibit advertised and when we got there many of the pieces were missing or not on display. Then we were told after we got our tickets that it was day time so some of the exhibit wasn't available until night. Three of the staff members were very helpful and informative. One of them claimed to be new and was still really nice. However, most staff weren't interested in helping guests.

Ersin Sulukioglu

Soooo neat! We purchased the combo package -- guided tour and brilliant show. While the guided tour can feel a bit long and heavy with facts, if you're a history buff you'll enjoy it. Just seeing the old signs and learning about their history and how local Vegas and Nevada culture developed was fascinating. Brilliant is amazing!! It's hard to describe, but just go! It's a remarkable show and celebration of art and life and humanity!

Amy Kelly

I loved seeing the works of Tim Burton, I've always been such a fan of his work. Seeing the boneyard was cool as well. Sadly I left with an overwhelming of feeling of "that's it?" I would not pay the price I did to see that. I'm glad I saw it, but I will not be going back again.

Dante Orsini

Totally worth a visit! The docents are incredibly knowledgeable, and the overall experience is engaging and really fun. The history of Las Vegas is interesting, and even if you just want to see some really large signs you will get your fill. Finally, if you have any question you should call the museum. My group was a little confused about a type of ticket we wanted to purchase, and the staff was very helpful in clarifying our misunderstandings.

Stephen Kelleher

Great that they're saving these signs. Fun selection of LV history. The Brilliant show is a fantastic achievement. The prices of admission are rather high though and not all inclusive.

C Ranee

Such an awesome part of history. I loved the signs and the tour guides were readily available to take pictures or answer questions. It is an outside museum, but They provided umbrellas and had a fan with water misting to help cool down on a very hot day.

Ben Burns

Lots of signs. The guided tour is great, lots of local history. The tour is an hour long but not at all boring. Tour guide wore a mic with small portable speakers, made it really easy to hear even at the back of the group. Not all of the signs are functional due to age, but still interesting thanks to the tour guide. The neon experience show is ... well, it's an experience. Digitally projected lights on non functional signs in a small arena while music plays. Lights turn on. Lights turn off. But with music.

Liza Saw

It was very nice to see and the museum gift shop had a very nice selection of gifts. We purchased the combo package-- guided tour and brilliant show. We enjoyed the museum very much.

Kristen Ahlenius

EDIT *********** Visited the Neon Museum a year after originally visiting. If your schedule permits do the night tour. Well worth the extra couple bucks. I cannot recommend this enough. The tour is guided and allows you to hear history on the neon signs of Vegas. Our tour guide was wonderful. You could tell he was really passionate about the city and educating others on the history. Remember, this museum is outside and you're in the desert with zero shade. When they offer a complimentary umbrella at the beginning of the tour, don't be shy, take it!

Alberto Moreno

Really good experience. The price was a bit high for the size of the museum. It was scorching hot but they give you umbrellas to help. The part that made it really special was one of the guides, Sweeney. He was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. Would come back just for his enthusiasm.

B V

It was really nice to see all the old Vegas signs in there. Everything is built up outside so it's better to go there when it's not so hot outside. It was really interesting and you can learn a lot about "Old Vegas". The price is just a little too high to be honest. 15 Dollars would be enough instead of 22. But anyway. It was nice.

Julie Schetley

I'm giving 5 stars before actually visiting. They were closed to set up for a Tim Burton exhibit. Looked super cool through the fence. Hit what I expected at all. Will go back when they are open.

Ingrid Molloy

I love the old neon signs and this place was amazing. We went on the tour around sunset and I’m convinced that it was the best way to see it. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable and the tour was fascinating. Lots of great photo ops too!

Abby Wright

The displays of the old signs should have pictures added of the Neon Signs as they were on the buildings. Historical pictures great, parking was free and right next to the museum. Clean bathrooms, gift shop great.

öznur özkurt

We visited the museum after it’s been revamped (I’m guessing they hired a lot of new staff with the revamp as literally none of the staff knew what to do with the questions we had, like, where can our driver drop us off? Where do we leave a bag and who gives us a ticket for it? Where do I drop this umbrella I picked up at the entry?) for the Tim Burton exhibition. Hearing we had to pay $30 (the current full price ticket) for our 3 year old was somewhat hard to swallow but we were already there, so, had to go along. Whilst the signs they have are really cool and there’s good variety, it left us wanting more. We were done in about 15 minutes, Tim Burton’s work was somewhat irrelevant to us (we like his movies but didn’t go there for his artwork). So, a 15-20 minute experience (at best) for $90 for a family of three, a bit too much if you ask me. Also wished the museum had more space so they could spread the signs out so we could see them properly. One sign was so jumbled up, it took us minutes trying to decipher what it read and when we realised the letters were in the wrong order I felt quite annoyed :))

Noah Thomas

We loved visiting the Neon Museum. The day we visited it was closed from 3-6PM because it was over 100 degrees. This worked well because the signs were much better seen at night. We only purchased tickets to the boneyard which let us leisurely walk around at our own pace. Parking was not an issue at all. Would definitely recommend to a friend

Matthew Arthur-Gray

Wonderful experience. I’d recommend doing a guided tour at night. We got to hear history of Las Vegas and then the individual signs. It’s off the beaten path (don’t walk from the Strip). Wonderfully curated and their gift shop has interesting and unique items.

Odie Ordonez

I live behind this place and skate up the streets surrounding it. The security is A+. ALWAYS kind to me when they’re super busy and ask me to please not skateboard when they have lots of foot traffic (tourists). Most security guards at other establishments always try to flex their authority on me; not this place. I wish more places would hire whatever security company they use. Always professional. Definitely will be paying to see the Tim Burton’s display that will be coming in a few months.

y g

Great idea to preserve this patrimony. Unfortunately, very poorly made. It should be called the Neon storage place. Very little care to show the signs in a good way, they are just piled up one on the other, like a cemetery. They would need much more space and care. Also, it closes at 7pm and does not allow you to see the signs with neon on. It would be worth to invest in a proper lighting concept (for the signs that do not work anymore) and allow us to see the working ones at night time. Not worth the 22 dollars entrance fee. You’ve seen everything in 10 minutes.