The Neon Museum recently acquired the famed Planet Hollywood Restaurant sign that originally rotated upon an iconic column pedestal in front of the Caesars Palace Forum Shops and Colosseum. Donated by Planet Hollywood International/Earl Enterprises, the sign is currently being assessed for conservation and display plans. “Similar to the Hard Rock Café guitar, the Planet … [Read more...] about The Neon Museum Receives Famed Planet Hollywood Sign
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Rail Explorers Las Vegas Illuminates the Rails with Neon Lights Night Tours Available Every Night
Rail Explorers Las Vegas, the year-round, all-ages, outdoor-adventure attraction featuring pedal-powered rail bikes, offers guests a spectacular Neon Lights Night Tour, seven nights a week. This distinctly dazzling, novel and memorable experience takes guests on a pedal-powered, four-mile journey astride a colorfully illuminated rail bike. In addition, guests are … [Read more...] about Rail Explorers Las Vegas Illuminates the Rails with Neon Lights Night Tours Available Every Night
Circa Resort & Casino to Host $10k Vegas Vickie “Neon Idol” Costume Contest This Halloween
Downtown Las Vegas Casino-Resort to Offer $10,000 Cash Prize for the Best Interpretation of the Iconic Neon Kicking Cowgirl Las Vegas’ favorite neon kicking cowgirl is looking for her doppelgänger. This Halloween, Circa Resort & Casino will host its first Vegas Vickie™ “Neon Idol” contest, boasting a $10,000 prize for the winner. “Vegas Vickie … [Read more...] about Circa Resort & Casino to Host $10k Vegas Vickie “Neon Idol” Costume Contest This Halloween
Rail Explorers Las Vegas Kicks off Neon Lights Night Tour July 2
Rail Explorers Las Vegas, the year-round, all-ages, outdoor-adventure attraction featuring pedal-powered rail bikes, offers guests a new Neon Lights Night Tour beginning July 2. Guests on the Neon Lights Night Tour will revel in lighting up the night as they pedal their neon-adorned rail bike. In addition, guests are encouraged to bring their best blacklight attire and glow … [Read more...] about Rail Explorers Las Vegas Kicks off Neon Lights Night Tour July 2
Museum of Gaming History Debuts Moulin Rouge Exhibit at The Neon Museum
The Museum of Gaming History (MoGH) installed at The Neon Museum a new exhibit of artifacts from the Moulin Rouge Casino and Hotel, the first major racially integrated gaming property that also played a crucial role in ending segregation in Las Vegas. Located in the museum’s La Concha visitor center, the exhibit includes artifacts such as promotional materials, gaming chips, … [Read more...] about Museum of Gaming History Debuts Moulin Rouge Exhibit at The Neon Museum
Celebrate Black History Month at the Neon Museum
The Neon Museum is the perfect place to celebrate Black History Month this February Dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting the iconic neon signs of Las Vegas’ past for educational, historic, arts and cultural enrichment, The Neon Museum is the perfect place to celebrate Black History Month this February. Here, you can learn about important contributions of local … [Read more...] about Celebrate Black History Month at the Neon Museum
New Monument Signs Debut On Historic Westside
New Signs Create Iconic Entryway Ward 5 Councilman Cedric Crear is celebrating two new monument signs marking the entrance to the Historic Westside at the U.S. 95 off-ramp at Martin L. King Boulevard. The signs were commissioned by the city of Las Vegas and were designed by local West Las Vegas artist Harold Bradford & Associates. Las Vegas Paving and Young Electric … [Read more...] about New Monument Signs Debut On Historic Westside
Circa Resort & Casino Unveils Details Behind Extensive Art Collection
Bright colors, Vegas tributes and vintage flair will define the art collection found at Circa Resort & Casino, set to debut October 28. Circa will add a new layer to Downtown Las Vegas’ already flourishing arts and culture scene with a portfolio that celebrates the city’s history and legacy. “Circa will pay homage to Las Vegas and those who built this city, so it … [Read more...] about Circa Resort & Casino Unveils Details Behind Extensive Art Collection
YESCO To Be Featured On The Science Channel’s “Impossible Fixes,” Oct. 7 And 8
100-year-old YESCO will be featured on the Science Channel’s new show, “Impossible Fixes,” this week. YESCO Senior Vice President will be interviewed in the feature and the YESCO team will repair the massive Palms LED sign on the side of the tower and neon tubing on the Palms rooftop display. IMPOSSIBLE FIXES SHOW DESCRIPTION:Brave lighting technicians battle extreme desert … [Read more...] about YESCO To Be Featured On The Science Channel’s “Impossible Fixes,” Oct. 7 And 8
The Neon Museum Receives Conservation Grants For Sign Collection
The Neon Museum has received grants for the upkeep and preservation of the sign collection in the Neon Boneyard. As an open-air museum, the Boneyard’s collection faces challenges traditional indoor museums do not encounter. To address this matter, The Neon Museum conducted a Collections Assessment Plan (CAP) in 2018, funded in part by the Institute of Museums and Library … [Read more...] about The Neon Museum Receives Conservation Grants For Sign Collection