Neon Museum

The Neon Museum’s Neon Boneyard is only accessible via guided tours. These 60-minute tours take visitors through the 2-acre (0.8-hectare) campus to see more than 200 old signs, 11 of which have been resorted. A smaller collection of signs inside the museum itself can be viewed on a self-guided tour. Visitors can head to the museum solo, or visit as part of a guided tour of the city’s top museums, including the Mob Museum and Museum of Natural History.

• The Neon Museum is a must-see for history buffs and first-time visitors to Las Vegas.

• Tours of the Neon Museum often sell out, so it’s a good idea to book in advance.

• Dress appropriately for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes as the Neon Boneyard is an outdoor collection.

• Printed tour supplements are available for deaf and hard of hearing visitors, and the museum is wheelchair accessible.

• While photographs are encouraged, additional camera equipment and video recording are not allowed.

• Some Las Vegas tours include the Neon Museum as part of a larger city tour.

The Neon Museum is located on Las Vegas Boulevard just north of Bonanza Road. Free parking is located off McWilliams Avenue adjacent to the museum.

Tickets to the Neon Museum include specified tour time. The museum recommends families with children attend a daytime tour, while the restored and illuminated signs are more impressive after dark during a night tour.

The Neon Museum recently celebrated the grand opening of its new La Concha Visitors’ Center, itself a piece of Las Vegas history. The shell-shaped building designed by architect Paul Revere Williams was formerly the lobby of the La Concha Motel on North Las Vegas Boulevard before being relocated.

General admission tickets to the Neon Museum include access for one hour. For most visitors, that's plenty of time to check out the open-air Neon Boneyard that houses the museum's collection of more than 250 signs, including some from the 1930s. Guided tours of the Neon Museum take 45 minutes.

Visit the Neon Museum during the day to maximize the number of neon signs you see because not all signs in the Neon Boneyard light up. Or, consider coming at dusk: You'll have all the benefits of a daytime visit, but watch signs turn on as the light fades.

Yes, you can take personal videos and photos at the Neon Museum using a phone, tablet, or point-and-shoot camera. Larger SLR cameras with interchangeable lenses are considered professional equipment and prohibited on self-guided or guided tours. For photos using SLR cameras, book a photo walk or portrait hour.

Yes, the Neon Museum is worth it. Its collection of more than 250 signs is a trove of Las Vegas history that dates back to the 1930s. The Neon Museum is also a family-friendly activity close to the Las Vegas Strip, so it's an easy addition to your trip.

There are more than 250 signs at the open-air Neon Boneyard that holds most of the Neon Museum's collection. That number goes up if you count the incomplete signs at the museum—they have some 800 sign pieces salvaged from around 200 properties in Las Vegas, including casinos, cafes, and bars.

Yes, the Neon Museum is accessible for wheelchair users. The open-air Neon Boneyard, where most signs are located, has a fine, crushed-gravel surface suited to powered and unpowered wheelchairs. Indoor spaces at the Neon Museum are also ADA-compliant, with accessible parking available at the museum's onsite lot.