Las Vegas Natural History Museum

Dinosaurs, marine creatures and animals native to Africa and the Nevadan Mojave Desert are highlighted at this family-friendly museum. Through its interactive exhibits, educational programs and the preservation of its collections, the museum teaches visitors about the complex relationship between humans and the ecosystem. Live animals and taxidermy displays amaze and entertain, and the hands-on gallery lets kids dig for fossils and observe animal tracks. The museum also offers continually changing weekend programs. Permanent exhibits include The Treasures of Egypt, which features nearly 500 reproduced artifacts including the tomb of Tutankhamun; a Marine Life Gallery with small sharks, stingrays and fish; a Young Scientist Center; a Geology and Prehistoric Mammal Gallery; an African Savannah and Rainforest; a Nevada Wildlife Gallery; and a Prehistoric Life Gallery featuring a 35-foot-tall T-Rex.