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    The Neon History Of Southern Nevada's Black Community

    Feb 17, 2021

    February is Black History Month, and the Neon Museum is celebrating with an emphasis during its tours on the parts of its collection connected to Black history.

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    Harsh Light

    Sep 11, 2020

    Criticized for racial inequities and other workplace issues, the Neon Museum finds itself in an unaccustomed glare.

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    Las Vegas Museums Reopening, Exhibiting Caution In The Process

    Jul 06, 2020

    Southern Nevada cultural institutions are reopening after the pandemic shutdown, but things are different.

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    'Lost Vegas: Tim Burton' Exhibit Gets Online Neon Museum Send-Off

    Apr 09, 2020

    Fans of Tim Burton will have one last chance to enjoy the filmmaker’s exhibition at the Neon Museum — even though it’s closed because of the coronavirus.

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    History in the Making

    Sep 01, 2019

    It might be time to officially retire that groany old maxim about Las Vegas imploding instead of preserving its blah blah blah.

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    Neon Museum Expands, Plans For Tim Burton Exhibition

    Jun 03, 2019

    The Cultural Corridor in downtown Las Vegas has been shrinking.

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    Neon Museum Gets OK To Expand To Unused Las Vegas Cultural Site

    May 20, 2019

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Neon Museum is preparing to double in size by expanding across Las Vegas Boulevard into a shuttered cultural center dating to the early 1960s.

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    With Tech and Tunes, Neon Museum Brings Vintage Vegas Back To Life

    Feb 01, 2018

    Today’s technology will bring Las Vegas yesterdays back to life at the Neon Museum.

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    Neon Museum Expansion Features Thirty New Signs

    Apr 19, 2017

    The signs include the Riviera, some of the Stardust, and Boyd property signs.

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    Neon Museum Talk Explores Las Vegas' Family-Friendly Era

    Oct 18, 2016

    A panel discussion asks why and how Las Vegas became known as an “Adult Disneyland.” 

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    Looking For Signs With Photographer Mikayla Whitmore

    Sep 15, 2016

    Photographer Mikayla Whiltmore is the Fall Artist in Residence at The Neon Museum, Las Vegas.

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    Las Vegas: Glass Half Full Or Half Empty?

    Jun 29, 2016

    It’s a bit of a mystery that will be fully revealed on Thursday night.

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    "Are We There Yet" Author On Modern Family Vacations

    May 18, 2016

    Most people can probably remember a vacation with their family - the good times and - as Clark Griswold could attest - the bad

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    Neon Museum Tries Crowdfunding To Restore Iconic Motel Sign

    Aug 04, 2015

    If one word -- aside from "gambling," of course -- is synonymous with Las Vegas for both locals and visitors, it’s “neon.”

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    LGBT History Up In Lights At The Neon Museum

    Jun 12, 2014
    A slice of Las Vegas history is captured in the signs and marquees that are being preserved at the Neon Museum. Now, the display will include the...
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