Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events

Crafting the Centennial: Sweetheart Dance
Saturday, February 11, 2012 sala de madrid, 801 university ave., nmhu 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Wondering how to celebrate Valentine's Day with your honey bun? Travel back in time and enjoy old standards from the 1920s to the 1940s. Dust off those evening dresses and top hats and come dance the Lindy, Charleston, jitterbug or swing. Or simply sit and listen as you enjoy the jive music of the Smooth Riders. Bring the entire family for an unforgettable evening.The Friends of the Museum will hold a brief annual meeting of the membership. Free and open to the public. 
Additional sponsors: Friends of the City of Las Vegas Museum and Rough Rider Memorial Collection, New Mexico Highlands University

Museum Cafe: Discovering Opera in the Wild West
Saturday, February 25, 2012 CITY MUSEUM 10:00am to noon
Immerse yourself in the exciting world of opera in the Wild West! Follow our intrepid leader Oliver Prezant, popular lecturer for The Santa Fe Opera, as we explore the ins and outs of opera and how it came to the rough and rugged landscape of New Mexico. We will rediscover the hustle and bustle of the opera scene right here in Las Vegas. Join us for an engaging look at opera in Northern New Mexico, then and now. “I can take this out into the musical world – he educated my ear,” exclaimed a participant of The Art of Listening. This adventure is free to the public and is cosponsored by the Las Vegas Opera Guild and the Las Vegas Arts Council.

Ready, Set, Opera!
Saturday,February 25, 2012 1:30 to 3:30 PM
Oliver Prezant, popular educator and conductor, will take children and families on an exciting journey through the world of opera. Learn about plot, character, and music as you help create a brand new mini-opera that is uniquely Las Vegas! This workshop is free to children 7 years and older, but requires pre-registration. Contact Kristin Hsueh at 505-426-3204 or khsueh@desertgate.com. Space is limited, so register today! Children must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older. Parent attendance is mandatory. Cosponsored by the Las Vegas Opera Guild and the Las Vegas Arts Council. Performance space generously donated.

Current Exhibits

In addition to the permanent exhibits, the Museum features changing exhibits about topical subjects.

Centennial: Celebrating 100 Years of Statehood
January 2012 through december 2012
This interactive gallery will be the site of programs, exhibits, and activities that explore aspects the past 100 years of New Mexico statehood.

Religious Diversity in Las Vegas
June 2011 to December 2011
This four panel traveling exhibit outlines the history of some of the Judeo-Christian denominations in town. The exhibit was located at various venues in the community during Summer 2011. Religious Diversity[pdf]

Git Fer Vegas, Cowboy!
October 2009 through March 2012
In the early 20th century, the Las Vegas Cowboys’ Reunions were one of the biggest annual cowboy gatherings this side of the Mississippi. This exhibit documents how the event engaged all segments of the community, adapted over time, and answers the question “Why Las Vegas?”