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 is teaming up with NMHU, Las Vegas Opera Guild, Las Vegas Arts Council to present three exciting events in February, as part of the Centennial series. Celebrate Valentine's Day dancing to music of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Join Oliver Prezant, popular lecturer for The Santa Fe Opera, to explore the ins and outs of opera and how it came to the rough and rugged landscape of New Mexico. And the whole family can learn about plot, character, and music, then create and perform a brand new mini-opera that is uniquely Las Vegas! Check the Events Calendar for details.