Clark County Heritage Museum 🇺🇸

Step away from the neon lights and dive into the rich history of Southern Nevada at the Clark County Museum in Henderson. Operated by the Clark County Parks and Recreation Department, this thirty-acre regional destination traces the cultural, social, and industrial heritage of the Las Vegas Valley. Start your visit inside the Anna Roberts Parks Exhibit Hall, where a chronological narrative guides you through regional history using dioramas, multimedia displays, and interactive stations.

You will discover diverse artifacts spanning from prehistoric tools and Native American displays to early slot machines, mining gear, and Hoover Dam construction exhibits. Outside, step back in time on Heritage Street, a unique collection of restored early 20th-century to mid-century buildings relocated from across the region. You can step inside these period-furnished structures to experience authentic local life across different eras.

The outdoor campus also showcases the relocated Boulder City railroad depot, vintage locomotives, railcars, ghost town structures, mining equipment, and peaceful interpretive trails. Whether you are exploring historical architecture or attending lectures and community events, the museum offers a fascinating, well-rounded look at the region's vibrant past.

What to see at Clark County Heritage Museum

• Anna Roberts Parks Exhibit Hall with chronological regional history displays
• Heritage Street showcasing restored, period-furnished historic buildings
• Restored Boulder City railroad depot alongside vintage railcars and locomotives
• Exhibits featuring early slot machines, prehistoric tools, and mining equipment
• Outdoor campus with ghost town structures and scenic interpretive trails

Visiting tips

Take advantage of the interpretive audio tours available inside many of the restored buildings on Heritage Street for a deeper look into the past.

How long: 2-3 hours · Best time: Morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

Clark County Heritage Museum is easy to reach on Henderson’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Central Christian Church. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Henderson travel guide.