Las Vegas's Quiet Graveyard of Desert Signs

At a Glance

The Neon Museum in north Las Vegas opened October 2012 to preserve 250+ historic neon signs. Its outdoor "Boneyard" holds retired Strip and casino signs going back to the 1930s. The visitor center reuses the 1961 La Concha Motel lobby by Paul Revere Williams.

Desert City's Visual Language

Las Vegas was the capital of neon sign design from the 1930s through the 1980s. As LED replaced neon, the signs came here.

Highlights

• Boneyard — 200 stacked historic signs.
• Brilliant! night relighting program.
• Preserved La Concha shell lobby.
• Reimagined lounge of restored signs.
• Weekend neon-making workshops.

Visiting Tips

770 Las Vegas Blvd North. $20 day, $35 night (book ahead). 1–1.5 hours. Book the night tour in summer.