Las Vegas is known as the Entertainment Capital of the World - for adults. For families with smaller children looking for entertainment, Las Vegas can be a challenge. The Springs Preserve, The Las Vegas Natural History Museum and the new Children's Discovery Museum have family membership options that make outings with the kids easy and affordable.
Discovery Children's Museum
On March 9, 2013 the Discovery Children's Museum opens in its new location, adjacent to the Smith's Center in downtown Las Vegas. The new 58,000-square-foot, three-story building is twice the size of the current museum, filled with nine themed exhibition halls and all-new exhibits. General admission is $12, but the museum offers two yearly membership programs that make frequent visits a great value:
Family Membership, $125
• Cardholder plus up to five named immediate family
members
• Intended for parents and children or grandparents
and grandchildren
• Unlimited museum admission for one year
• Easy members-only check-in
• Special invitations to members-only events
• Newsletter subscription
• 10% off one Birthday Party Package
FAMILY Plus Option: For $20 per person, you can add up to
two additional named members (grandparents and caregivers
only) to a standard FAMILY membership.
Discovery Membership, $175
• Cardholder plus any seven guests
• Unlimited museum admission for one year
• Easy members-only check-in
• Special invitations to members-only events
• Newsletter subscription
• 10% discount off purchases made at the Gift Store
• 20% off one Birthday Party Package
• Discounted admission to children’s museums across the
globe through ACM
Visit www.discoverykidslv.org for more information and to buy your membership.
Las Vegas Natural History Museum
The Las Vegas Natural History Museum opened in 1991 and housed a small collection of life exhibits. Today the two-story museum contains exhibits such as Prehistoric Life, Early Man and Wildlife; giving children and adults an appreciation for life and sciences. Daily admission costs $10 for adults, $8 for Seniors, military and students, $5 for children 3-11 and children under 2 are free. Family memberships start at $45 for a Grandparent membership that includes two adults and all grandchildren under 18. The most popular plan is the Family membership that includes admission for two adults and all children under 18 for $65. Both memberships are valid for one year and include:
• 15% Discount in Gift Shop
• Discounts on workshop and program fees
• Free admission to lectures & select special events
• Newsletter
• Membership includes participation in the Association of Science and Technology Centers Passport Program giving you complimentary admission to over 290 science museums worldwide. Science centers and museums located within 90 miles of Las Vegas are excluded.
• $2 off regular admission at Lied Discovery Children's Museum for members as listed on membership card. (Limit 8 people)
The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is located at 900 N. Las Vegas Blvd. in downtown Las Vegas. For more information visit www.lvnhm.org.
Springs Preserve
The Springs Preserve is 180 acre park that includes museums, galleries, children's play areas, botanical gardens and a trail system through a scenic wetland habitat. The Preserve offers extras like live shows, crafts and bike rentals. With a variety of indoor and outdoor attractions, the Springs Preserve suits any season. Daily admission is $9.95 for adults and $4.95 for children 5-17. A Family membership costs $60 and includes:
- Membership for two adults and up to six children or grandchildren under the age of 18.
- Early entry to the Gardens and Trails
- Free admission to the Nevada State Museum
- Half-off admission to select special events
- 10% off at the Gift Shop and the Springs Cafe
- Discounts to classes and workshops
- Member newsletter subscription
- Discounted admission to more than 270 gardens, arboreta and conservatories via the American Horticulture Society Reciprocal Admissions Program
Get more information about the Springs Preserve by visiting www.springspreserve.org.
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