City of Las Vegas Museum & Rough Rider Memorial Collection.


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The City of Las Vegas Museum and Rough Rider Memorial Collection opened in 1961 as a unit of the City of Las Vegas. The Museum is housed in the historic Municipal Building, a 1940 Works Progress Administration project. The museum collection includes over 7,000 items relating to the heritage of the Las Vegas area. Many items may be viewed through our on-line collection catalog. The Museum offers educational opportunities through classroom visits and activities. Entertaining and informative programs for all ages are offered throughout the year.

Centennial Adventures
The museum will be offering programs and activities throughout 2012 to commemorate the centennial of New Mexico statehood. Family oriented Crafting the Centennial programs, and scholarly discussions, Museum Cafes, will be held each month. Both programs will explore a subject relating to the past 100 years. Our first Museum Cafe will feature State Historian Dr. Rick Hendricks.

Check the Events Calendar for monthly listings.