Spend an hour or spend a day, at the Springs Preserve you’ll discover the ‘birthplace of Las Vegas, explore Nevada’s history and see Mohave Desert wildlife habitats. Featuring indoor and outdoor exhibits, museum galleries, hands-on demonstration sites, interpretive trails and more, the Springs Preserve is a must see while in Southern Nevada. Situated in the heart of Las Vegas, just minutes from Downtown and the Strip, the Springs Preserve is the perfect escape or a new adventure. Home to the Nevada State Museum, an award-winning botanical Garden, miles of walking trails and desert wildlife, the Springs is a great getaway. Looking for something fun to do? Experience the old west, explore waterworks or any number of interactive exhibits. From the incredible views from the café, to the many places to play, the Springs Preserve offers an amazing visitor experience.

The museum provides a window upon the natural and human history of Nevada taking you on a journey that is 250 million years in the making. Wonder at the State fossil remains of ichthyosaurs which gave birth to live young in the shallow seas that once covered Nevada, as well as discovering more about today’s flora and fauna. Contemplate the life of the Native Americans from gallery video program. Learn about the geology of the State where gold and silver were found in copious amounts and is still being mined today with Nevada still a major world producer. Wander through the boom and bust years that followed creating the ghost towns that are dotted across the State. Find out more about the military contribution and how the atomic testing program impacted the local people. Wonder at the shimmering entertainment wall displaying costumes from latter day casino productions.