Neon Museum and Boneyard

Neon Museum and Boneyard

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

Las Vegas's retired signs get a second life in the open-air Neon Boneyard — rusted sculpture by daylight, part-relit spectacle after dark.

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Neon Museum and Boneyard
Neon Museum and Boneyard
Neon Museum and Boneyard

Is the Neon Museum Worth It? Our Honest Verdict on the Boneyard

The Neon Museum is where Las Vegas sends its signs to retire. More than 250 of them — casino marquees, motel arrows, midcentury script — fill the open-air Neon Boneyard at the north end of Las Vegas Boulevard, entered through the shell-shaped lobby of the 1961 La Concha Motel. Some are restored and burn again after dark; most stand as rusted, bulb-pocked sculpture, and the patina is half the appeal.

Plan around two things: heat and sellouts. From June through August the museum runs nightly, 8 PM to midnight — there's no daytime option — and on 110°F-plus days it closes outright. The rest of the year, doors open at 3 PM. Entry is by timed, non-refundable ticket, and good night slots sell out days ahead. The Boneyard itself is compact and unshaded, an hour-or-so stop rather than a half-day, but it's the densest hour of real Las Vegas history you'll find, and the indoor Brilliant! Jackpot projection show makes a strong add-on.

Insider tipFrom September through May, book the timed slot that starts about an hour before sunset — you'll shoot the Boneyard in warm daylight and stay as the restored signs come on, two visits' worth in one ticket.
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Location

770 Las Vegas Blvd North, Las Vegas, NV 89101

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Frequently asked questions

How long does a visit to the Neon Museum take?

About an hour covers the Boneyard at an unhurried pace — it's one dense outdoor lot, not a sprawling campus. Budget roughly 45 minutes more if you add Brilliant! Jackpot, and remember your entry time is fixed, so build the rest of your evening around it.

Can you visit the Neon Museum during the day?

Only from September through May, when doors open at 3 PM and lower-priced daytime tickets are sold. Summer is night-only — if your trip falls in June, July, or August, you're going after dark, which is when the restored signs look their best anyway.

Is Brilliant! Jackpot worth the add-on?

Yes, if you have the extra time: the projection work is detailed enough to pass for working neon, and it animates signs you won't see lit any other way. Two caveats — it's mostly standing room, and shows book out ahead on busy weekends.

Can you bring a professional camera to the Neon Museum?

Not on regular admission. The museum sells dedicated alternatives instead: a weekly Sunset Portrait Hour in the North Gallery, Late Night Photo Hour on select dates, and bookable private shoots that open the Boneyard to full rigs and commercial use.

Is the Neon Museum moving?

A relocation to the downtown Arts District — roughly tripling the museum's footprint — is in progress, with the new campus targeted for around 2027. Even the La Concha lobby is slated to make the 1.7-mile move. The current Boneyard is open and selling tickets as usual, so near-term plans aren't affected.
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PriceFrom $35
WhereNeon Museum and Boneyard
Address770 Las Vegas Blvd North, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Timed entryTickets are time-specific and go on sale 60 days ahead; there are no refunds, and arriving more than 15 minutes past your slot can forfeit it. Night slots regularly sell out, so book before you land in Vegas.
Brilliant! Jackpot showAn add-on to evening admission inside the North Gallery: eight synchronized projectors and 24-speaker 3D sound reanimate dozens of long-dark signs for about 45 minutes. It's canceled or rescheduled on days above 100°F.
Summer heat rulesAbove 100°F, guided tours and Brilliant! Jackpot are canceled or rescheduled; above 105°F, general admission is delayed until after 8 PM; above 110°F, the museum closes for the day. Check the museum's alerts before a summer visit.
Bag policyAnything bigger than 12 × 12 × 6 inches gets checked at the box office, and tripods, selfie sticks, and professional camera rigs stay there too — regular admission allows phone and tablet snapshots only.
Surface and accessibilityThe Boneyard floor is fine gravel — flat, closed-toe shoes are the comfortable choice — and the site meets ADA requirements, with the gravel navigable by wheelchairs and strollers.
Opening hours June–August: nightly 8:00 PM–midnight (last entry 11:00 PM) September–May: daily 3:00 PM–11:00 PM (last entry 10:00 PM) Timed-entry tickets; box office closes 1 hour before closing
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