Travel Reference
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Sights
National Automobile Museum
MUSEUM
9:30am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm Sun; )
Stylized street scenes illustrate a century's worth of automobile history at this engaging car
museum. The collection is enormous and impressive, with one-of-a-kind vehicles - includ-
ing James Dean's 1949 Mercury from
Rebel Without a Cause,
a 1938 Phantom Corsair
and a 24-karat gold-plated DeLorean - and rotating exhibits bringing in all kinds of
souped-up or fabulously retro rides.
Nevada Museum of Art
MUSEUM
10am-5pm Wed & Fri-Sun, to 8pm Thu)
In a sparkling building inspired by the geological formations of the Black Rock Desert
north of town, a floating staircase leads to galleries showcasing temporary exhibits and ec-
lectic collections on the American West, labor and contemporary landscape photography.
Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center
MUSEUM
um adult/child under 12yr $7/5;
noon-7pm Mon-Thu, to 9pm Fri, 10am-9pm Sat, to 7pm Sun;
)
Pop into this flying-saucer-shaped building at the University of Nevada for a window on
the universe during star shows and feature presentations.
Nevada Historical Society Museum
MUSEUM
child under 17 yr $4/free; 10am-5pm Tue-Sat)
Near the University of Nevada Science Center, this museum includes permanent exhibits
on neon signs, local Native American culture and the presence of the federal government.
Circus Circus
CASINO
