The Art of Richard MacDonald Presented by Cirque du Soleil

Reviewed by the Las Vegas Guide editorial team · Updated July 2026

More than 50 bronze dancers and acrobats frozen mid-motion fill this free gallery at Bellagio's 'O' Theatre lobby — part exhibit, part sales floor, all MacDonald.

Is The Art of Richard MacDonald Gallery Worth It? Review

The Art of Richard MacDonald is a free sculpture gallery at the entrance to the 'O' Theatre lobby inside Bellagio, open since April 2008. More than 50 bronzes capture dancers, acrobats and Cirque du Soleil performers frozen mid-motion, displayed against stone walls and a 40-foot waterfall, alongside MacDonald's original drawings and lithographs. No 'O' ticket is needed — anyone walking the casino floor can browse.

Know what you're walking into: this is one lobby-sized room, not a museum, and everything on display is for sale, so it carries a showroom feel — most visitors spend 15 to 20 minutes. Hours track the 'O' theatre schedule: short days Monday and Tuesday (to 6 PM), late nights Wednesday through Sunday (to 11 PM), and the space can be roped off around showtimes. It slots naturally between the Conservatory and the Fountains on a free Bellagio circuit.

Insider tipCome Wednesday through Sunday evening — the gallery stays open to 11 PM, and pairing it right after an 'O' performance is when the frozen poses make the most sense.

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Venue

Bellagio

★★★★★

The five-star Bellagio sits in the heart of the Strip, pairing Italian-inspired elegance with its world-famous dancing fountains, a lush seasonal Conservatory, gourmet dining and a vast casino. A romantic, upscale base for couples and first-time visitors, from $158/night.

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3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Richard MacDonald gallery at Bellagio free?

Yes — admission has been free since it opened in April 2008, and you don't need an 'O' show ticket to browse.

Where is the gallery inside Bellagio?

At the entrance to the 'O' Theatre lobby on the casino level — follow the signs for the 'O' show. There's no dedicated entrance; you reach it through the casino floor.

What are the gallery's hours?

Monday and Tuesday 10 AM to 6 PM; Wednesday through Sunday 10 AM to 11 PM. The schedule tracks the 'O' theatre and can shift around holidays or be roped off near showtimes.

What will I see there?

More than 50 bronze sculptures of dancers, acrobats and performers caught mid-movement — MacDonald is Cirque du Soleil's official sculptor — plus original drawings and lithographs, set against a 40-foot waterfall.

Can you buy the sculptures?

Yes. The exhibit doubles as a working sales gallery, so every bronze, drawing and lithograph has a price — which also explains the showroom polish and attentive staff.

Is it worth visiting without seeing 'O'?

As a 15-minute free stop, yes — especially chained with Bellagio's other free sights, the Conservatory and the Fountains. Seeing 'O' first does make the frozen-motion poses land harder.

Rating

3.8

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WhereBellagio Hotel & Casino

Address3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Time needed15–20 minutes; it's a single lobby gallery.

AdmissionFree — no ticket or reservation, and no 'O' show ticket required.

BuyingEvery piece on display — bronzes, drawings, lithographs — is available for purchase; browsing carries no obligation.

Opening hours Mon–Tue: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wed–Sun: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Hours track the 'O' theatre schedule — verify same-day if timing is tight

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