# Nevada State Museum Las Vegas Family History Discovery Saturdays > Place to go for families in the Las Vegas–Henderson–North Las Vegas area (NV). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Thursday through Monday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays - Where: Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, 309 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107 - Ages: All ages (Free for youth 17 and under) - Price: $9.95 adults; free for children ages 17 and under; Springs Preserve general admission includes museum entry - Schedule: Thursday through Monday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays - Organizer: Nevada Division of Museums and History - Official page: https://www.lasvegasnvmuseum.org - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/las-vegas/activities/nevada-state-museum-las-vegas-family-history-discovery-saturdays--listing-2027dc89143568eb32c9e6da ## About Located on the grounds of the Springs Preserve in a modern 70,000-square-foot facility, the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas preserves and interprets the rich natural, geological, and cultural heritage of the Silver State. During the winter season, the museum hosts 'Family Discovery Saturdays,' offering hands-on archaeology labs, fossil identification workshops, and storytelling sessions. Visitors encounter an awe-inspiring full-scale replica of the mammoth that once roamed the Las Vegas Wash, alongside the fossilized skeleton of an Ichthyosaur—a colossal 50-foot prehistoric marine reptile that serves as Nevada's official state fossil. Galleries guide families through the lifeways of Southern Paiute and Mojave peoples, historic mining boomtowns, early railroad expansion, the dramatic construction of Hoover Dam, and the mid-century entertainment era. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Completely ADA-accessible with level flooring, wide gallery aisles, automatic entrance doors, and elevator access to the research library and lower exhibition halls. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Quiet cushioned seating areas situated in the rotunda and paleontology gallery; immaculate, touch-free family restrooms equipped with sanitary changing stations. • Age Suitability: Engaging for curious learners of all ages, with particularly high appeal for kindergarteners through middle schoolers studying Nevada history. • Sensory Tips: Museum galleries feature gentle acoustic levels, soft ambient lighting, and interactive touch screens; sensory bags available upon request at visitor services. ## Similar picks in Las Vegas - [Discovery Children's Museum Winter STEM & Eco-Adventures](https://grassyknees.com/las-vegas/activities/discovery-children-s-museum-winter-stem-and-eco-adventures--listing-50f31aa01deb59b3973fa1ea) — Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 PM-5:00 PM; closed Mondays during school… · Discovery Children's Museum · Ages 0–12 · From $16 · checked Nov 5. 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