Neon Museum – Dedicated to preserving Las Vegas’ iconic art form

Planning to visit Las Vegas on your next vacation? The very name of Las Vegas conjures the images of glittering neon lights. This is the general perception that every tourist to Las Vegas has. And, why not! The fabulous city has been known for its dazzling neon lights since ages and which still continues to remain its prime attractions. Bewitching Las Vegas is ready to welcome you. Book your cheap flights to Las Vegas today and visit this famous city in the United States.

The city of neon lights is simply amazing to visit. Neon signs are integral to Las Vegas. The famous Las Vegas Strip is dotted with neon signs. But, have you ever wondered after all what happens to these many neon signs when they are finally taken down or replaced. You will be surprised to know that these end up at the Neon Museum. You will be amazed when you visit the museum.

Neon signs were in fact introduced in Las Vegas in the year 1929. Whenever you visit Las Vegas, you’ll be greeted with the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada" neon sign which was designed by Betty Wills and placed at the southern end of Las Vegas Strip. The sign has been greeting the visitors ever since 1959. The LED and LCD screens have now taken over the Las Vegas Strip. Most of the old signs have been removed and they have now got a resting place at the Neon Museum, which was established in 1996. The museum is home to some of the iconic neon sign collections, which include Benny Binion’s Horseshoe derived from Horseshoe Hotel and Casino in 1951; The Silver Slipper is a part of Silver Slipper casino (formerly called Golden Slipper) in 1950; The Bow & Arrow Motel derived in 1950; Society Cleaners, which opened in 1949; The Normandie Motel, opened in 1937; The Hacienda Horse and Rider, opened in 1967; and many others. In nutshell a visit to this museum will simply amaze you.