Las Vegas: Neon Museum & Boneyard Entry with Timed Admission

227 Neon Signs Frozen in Time: Las Vegas' Boneyard Tells the City's Unfiltered Story

You get timed entry to the Neon Museum's Boneyard, where 227 neon signs — 27 of them fully restored and lit — tell Las Vegas' history from the 1930s onward. The self-guided format lets you linger as long as you want, and the free museum app provides context on each piece. Staff are on-site if you need more detail. You choose your entry time when you book, which avoids the crowds.

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see the real Las Vegas history — the actual signs that lit up the city — without arranging transport or spending time in an entry line; the timed slot means you choose when you arrive and the app handles the storytelling while you walk.

What’s included

Your admission includes general entry to the Neon Museum with timed entry, all fees and taxes, and a free museum app that provides historical context and stories about the signs throughout the Boneyard. Access to the outdoor collection of 227 neon signs is included, along with the ability to ask museum staff stationed throughout the space any questions you have.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore The Neon Museum's historic signs

• Arrive at The Neon Museum
• Wander through the Neon Boneyard
• View 27 restored illuminated signs
• See over 200 unrestored signs
• Read interpretive signs for history
• Ask museum experts questions

The Experience

You walk in expecting a small collection and instead find yourself surrounded by 27 fully lit signs glowing against the desert sky, each one a piece of Las Vegas that most visitors never see. The Neon Museum's Boneyard isn't a polished gallery — it's an outdoor graveyard of the city's actual history, with over 200 more signs still unrestored, their paint peeling and tubes dark, waiting in rows like artifacts from another era. The signs date back to the 1930s, and you can read the decades in them: the curves and colors shift as you move through the space, from old casino marquees to motel signs to vintage shop fronts that don't exist anymore.

This is a self-guided experience, which means you move at your own speed and stop as long as you want in front of anything that catches you. There's no rushing through on someone else's schedule. Museum staff are stationed around the Boneyard if you have questions, and the free app they give you adds context to what you're looking at — the stories behind the signs, the designers, the places they used to light up. Some people spend an hour here, some three. The outdoor setting means you're exposed to the weather, and the Nevada sun is real, so early morning or late afternoon tends to work better than midday.

Timed entry means you choose your window when you book, which keeps the space from feeling crowded. You're walking through an actual museum collection, not a theme park recreation — these are the real signs that hung over real businesses, and that difference shows in how you feel standing in front of them. Wheelchair access is available throughout, and the app works on your phone, so you don't carry anything.

Top questions

How long does a visit to the Neon Museum usually take?

Most people spend between one and three hours depending on how much detail they want. There's no set duration — you move at your own pace.

Is the Neon Museum indoors or outdoors?

It's an outdoor facility, so weather can affect your visit. The Nevada sun is strong, especially midday. Early morning or late afternoon is more comfortable.

Do I need a guide, or is it self-guided?

It's self-guided. You walk through at your own speed. Museum staff are stationed around the Boneyard to answer questions if you have them.

What does timed entry mean?

You choose a specific time window when you book your ticket. This keeps the space from getting overcrowded and lets you plan your day around it.

Is there a museum app, and does it cost extra?

Yes, a free app is included with your admission. It provides historical context and stories about the signs as you walk through.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair?

Yes. The museum is wheelchair accessible, and strollers are allowed for infants and small children. Service animals are also welcome.

How many neon signs are in the Boneyard?

There are 227 total: 27 fully restored and illuminated, and over 200 unrestored pieces. The signs span from the 1930s to the present.

Is there parking at the Neon Museum?

The reference content doesn't specify parking details, but public transportation options are available nearby, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.