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The 9 Best Offbeat Museums to Visit in Las Vegas
"Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at the Luxor Hotel showcases hundreds of artifacts and realistic replicas from the RMS Titanic along with personal tales and belongings from the passengers of the ship. Visitors will see a massive 15-ton piece of the ship’s hull, amazing replicas of the ship’s Grand Staircase, the promenade deck and passenger cabins. Visitors will also see many items from the ship, its passengers and crew, like plates, jewelry, whistles, currency, luggage, etc."
"Also located at the Luxor, this exhibition features a collection of artefacts salvaged from the famous ship’s wreckage. Walk through recreations of first- and third-class rooms, or even have your picture taken on a recreation of the Grand Staircase and Promenade Deck. Get more information about Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition"
"The epic story of the "ship of dreams" is revived through Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. The 25,000-square-foot exhibit features numerous items from the Titanic, including luggage, the ship's whistles and floor tiles from the first-class smoking room.[Learn more]"
"Trace Nevada's history back millions of years at the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas. Just a few miles from downtown Las Vegas, the Nevada State Museum is part of Springs Preserve, a 180-acre (70-hectare) complex home to trails, bike paths, archaeological sites, and desert wildlife. The museum features exhibits about Nevada’s cultural history, natural history, and geology, including the state fossil (a complete ichthyosaur) and displays about the Hoover Dam and American Indians."
"The Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas is situated at the Springs Preserve, in Las Vegas. Nevada is one of 7 Nevada State Museums worked by the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The name was transformed from the Nevada State Museum and Historical Society in 2008 when the gallery moved from Lorenzi Park in Las Vegas to the Springs Preserve campus."
"To begin with, it was set up on a deserted farm in California and then after some time, the Las Vegas art museum was moved to another place. The Burlesque Hall of Fame appears to have discovered its perfect home in Art Square. The permanent exhibit “Spectacular, Erotic and Slightly Shocking: A Timeline of Burlesque in the United States” takes a historical perspective of the titillating universe of vaudeville, from its initial days in the mid-1900s to the recovery years of the 1990s through today."
"This is the only museum in the world dedicated to the art of Burlesque. There are thousands of different photographs, props, and costumes to see. Learn about famous burlesque performers in different rotating exhibits or check out their permanent exhibits that cover the timelines and history of this art form."
"The Burlesque Hall of Fame provides an inside look at the popular art form of, you guessed it, burlesque!. This Las Vegas museum opened in 1990 in California, but moved to its current home in Las Vegas in 2006. It serves as a tribute to all elements of the art: comedy, theater, dance, music, and costumes."
"It's hard to say what's more impressive: the museum's physical location in a historic federal courthouse where mobsters sat for federal hearings in 1950–51, the fact that the board of directors is headed up by a former FBI special agent, or the thoughtfully curated exhibits telling the story of organized crime in America. In addition to hands-on FBI equipment and mob-related artifacts, the museum boasts a series of multimedia exhibits featuring interviews with real-life Tony Sopranos."
"Fascinating multimedia exhibits focus on science, technology and the social history of the 'Atomic Age,' which lasted from WWII until atmospheric bomb testing was driven underground in 1961 and a worldwide ban on nuclear testing was declared in 1992. View footage of atomic testing and examine southern Nevada's nuclear past, present and future, from Native American ways of life to the environmental legacy of atomic testing. Don't miss the ticket booth (how could you?); it's a Nevada Test Site guard-station replica."
"Chocoholics won't want to miss this one-stop shop for everything an ice cream and chocolate lover could want. Enjoy a signature Hot Fudge Sundae with fresh house-made hot fudge or branch out into any of the other delicious treats on the menu. Conveniently located on the LINQ Promenade right across Brooklyn Bowl's entrance, Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop won the Best of Las Vegas 2015 award for Best Ice Cream."
"You'll be delighted by the fun vibe of the Strip's newest outdoor pedestrian promenade, where you can browse the latest LA fashions, gorge yourself on cupcakes, jaburritos (where sushi rolls meet burritos!) and fish and chips, go bowling, ride the High Roller, rock out to live music, or sip pints on lazy patios beneath the desert sun."
"The LINQ Promenade is an exciting landing place when visiting Las Vegas. It offers plenty to do. You can visit 3535 for a bar-lovers paradise or you can walk the entire promenade to see auto collections, shopping, dining and meeting spaces...."
"El Segundo Sol Taqueria and Margarita Bar on the Las Vegas Strip is the perfect spot for a midday meal or an evening with friends. Relax in the rustic-style interior as you enjoy signature tacos ranging from all-natural chicken to slow-braised beef, or sip margaritas on the lively outdoor patio. Let professional tortilleras tantalize your taste buds with freshly prepared, authentic tortillas while you cool off with delicious Mexican beers, frozen drinks, and cocktails."
"The east side’s Donut Hut has been around since 1980 and fans there lovingly refer to owner So-Tee Seung as the Cambodian Rambo. The place specializes in classic doughnuts, but do order the blueberry doughnuts and anything with a cream cheese frosting. While only open in the morning, doughnut fans might be able to snag something later at night."
"Donut Hut has been open for more than 40 years on the east side of Las Vegas. The owner is So Tee Seung, nicknamed by Donut Hut’s loyal customers as the Cambodian Rambo. Donut Hut is known for its classic donuts, which are always flaky, fresh, and fall apart in the mouth."
"Next on our list of the best desserts in Las Vegas, it’s the Dapper Doughnut. If donuts are your jam, then you’re going to absolutely love this place. Diners can take their pick from 24 toppings, including delicious flavor combinations such as Nutella, blueberry lemon, turtle, cinnamon, and Fluffer Nutter."
"Mini cake-style doughnuts find a home at The Dapper Doughnut in the MGM Grand. Diners choose from 24 toppings such as Nutella, blueberry lemon, turtle, cinnamon, and Fluffer Nutter. Beverages include a doughnut milkshake."