Named as one of “15 Most Fascinating Museums in the U.S.” by VacationIdea.com, the Neon Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying and exhibiting iconic Las Vegas signs for educational, historic, arts and cultural enrichment. In commemoration of their upcoming anniversary on this Saturday, the Neon Museum will offer you a variety of opportunities to celebrate its past successes as it looks toward a dynamic future.
Events Included Are:
Free self-guided access to the Neon Boneyard, food trucks, cake, crafts, paper flower creation celebrating the “Day of the Dead.” Flowers will be used to decorate an altar created by artist Favela in memory of prominent sign designer Raul Rodriguez. Rodriguez designed the Flamingo sign that resides in the Boneyard and he earned national recognition for his Rose Parade float designs.
The “Family Fiesta” event presented by artist Justin Favela in the Boneyard. "Family Fiesta" incorporates Favela’s real-life family, food, drinks and music in an unconventional outdoor setting. The public is encouraged to participate in the celebration by engaging in games, dances, music, cuisine and piñata time. In "Family Fiesta," the event is taken out of its traditional context - a cookout in a backyard or a park - to highlight people’s expectations of a fiesta while, at the same time, dismantling notions of location and institutional inclusion.
Twhey will also host a Open-Top Bus Tour through Downtown Las Vegas and the northern stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard, highlighting classic signs from the Neon Museum collection. The evening concludes with a special nighttime tour of the Neon Boneyard focusing on the museum’s conservation and restoration efforts, and there is a fee of $50 per person for this particular part of the festivities.
Plan Your Visit To The Neon Museum
For more information about the Neon Museum, theanniversary festivities and to make reservations for ticketed events, visit www.neonmuseum.org/happenings or call (702) 387-6366.
Photo Credits: Neon Museum
