Las Vegas Non-Profit Organization Commits to Representing Stories that Define Las Vegas
To Tie to New Mission, The Neon Museum and Cirque du Soleil to Partner on “Stories from Backstage: Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas” Exhibition in Early 2025
The Neon Museum – the Las Vegas non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying and exhibiting iconic Las Vegas signs – has expanded its mission statement, reflecting its commitment to representing the many diverse stories that define Las Vegas.
“The Neon Museum illuminates the cultural essence of Las Vegas by sharing iconic signage, diverse collections, and stories that define its vibrant past, present, and future.”
This renewed focus ensures The Neon Museum remains a dynamic space where Las Vegas’ history and culture can be explored and celebrated. This will enhance its core values of creating a sense of belonging for everyone; promoting scholarship through its work and collaboration; offering fun engagement for everyone that reflects the spirit of Las Vegas; and demonstrating overall excellence.
“This expanded mission statement allows us to become ‘the museum of Las Vegas,’’’ said The Neon Museum executive director Aaron Berger. “With that direction, we can enlighten more people on even more aspects of what makes this city one of the most sought-out destinations in the world.”
In celebration of this new mission, The Neon Museum will partner with global entertainment producer Cirque du Soleil on a new signature exhibition, “Stories from Backstage: Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas.” Debuting in February 2025 for a limited time, The Neon Museum will explore the impact Cirque du Soleil has had in transforming the entertainment landscape of Las Vegas. This includes a specific focus placed on the interplay between the diverse people who comprise Cirque du Soleil both onstage and backstage and the dazzling productions they help bring to life. More information on this blockbuster exhibition will be revealed in the coming weeks.
The Neon Boneyard is home to 26 restored signs and more than 250 unrestored signs which are illuminated with ground lighting. Through meticulous restoration efforts, the museum ensures these once-glowing symbols of the city’s past are brought back to life, celebrating Las Vegas’ history. In 2024 alone, The Neon Museum restored and relit the iconic “Debbie” sign from the Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Hotel & Casino, signs from The Tropicana and the Flamingo, and a Free Aspirin & Tender Sympathy sign that was placed in the Las Vegas Medical District.