Community Event to Feature Hands-On Learning, Live Performances, Crafting, Science Demonstrations and More
The Neon Museum invites families to its “STEAM Family Fest: Nature and Sustainability” on Saturday, November 22. Inspired by the Museum’s collection of neon signs that reflect desert landscapes, this event showcases how the natural environment of Las Vegas weaves a story through the city’s past, present, and future. This youth-focused initiative will bring together 25 local partners and performers for a day of interactive learning experiences celebrating science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM).
From 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., guests of all ages can explore a vibrant mix of hands-on activity stations, live entertainment and artist demonstrations throughout The Neon Museum’s Neon Boneyard. Tickets for those ages seven and older are $5 online and $6 at the door. Children six years and under are free. For tickets, click here. Thanks to the generous support of Speedway Children’s Charities, library card holders can attend STEAM Family Fest for free! Library cards from all three local library districts can be redeemed for up to four free tickets on the day of the event.
“STEAM Family Fest is our favorite community event series,” said Melisa McChesney, Director of Lifelong Learning at The Neon Museum. “Three times a year, families can come together to learn alongside Museum staff, meet local experts, join in on story time, and explore The Neon Museum campus.”
Featured community partner stations include:
- Bureau of Land Management State Parks
- Clark County Las Vegas Library District
- Clark County Museum
- Clark County Regional Flood Control District Outreach Team
- College of Southern Nevada | Department of Education
- Dairy Council of Nevada
- Department of Environment and Sustainability | Desert Conservation Program
- Desert National Wildlife Refuge
- Desert Research Institute
- Henderson Libraries
- Juan Cuevas and Xochil Xitlalli of Malinalli Productions
- Las Vegas Natural Science & History Museum
- Las Vegas Philharmonic
- Lee Laner Paints
- LUGVegas Displays
- Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children
- Nevada State Museum
- North Las Vegas Library District
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNLV
- Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum
- Smith Center
- Springs Preserve
- Southwest Gas Outreach Team
- Teaching Artist Elizabeth Allen Berry
- The Dale Etheridge Planetarium at the College of Southern Nevada
The day’s events include:
- STEAM Activities: Create your own mini neon sign out of recycled materials, envision the future of Las Vegas and write a postcard to a future resident, play trivia, and more!
- Live Entertainment: Various local groups will perform throughout the morning, including Alchemy Arts Academy, Buzzin’ in Brass with The Smith Center, Las Vegas Native Youth Dancers, and Las Vegas Academy World Jazz Program.
- Local Food Trucks: Las Vegas-based food trucks will be on-site for guests to enjoy, including Kona Coffee House.
This program series is made possible by our generous sponsors: Gene Haas Foundation, Omega Mart, PLAYSTUDIOS, Speedway Children’s Charities, and Cox Charities.
ABOUT THE NEON MUSEUM
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. Its core values seek to create a sense of belonging for everyone; promote scholarship through its work and collaborations; offer fun engagement that reflects the spirit of Las Vegas; and demonstrate overall excellence.
Founded in 1996, The Neon Museum achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) in 2021, the highest national honor for museums in the United States. Situated on a 2.27-acre campus, the Museum features:
- The Neon Boneyard: An outdoor exhibition space displaying historic signs no longer in use.
- The North Gallery: Home to Brilliant! Jackpot, an immersive audiovisual experience that re-illuminates over 40 non-operational signs using advanced technology.
- The Boulevard Gallery: A transitional space showcasing collection pieces.
- The Visitors’ Center: Located in the iconic former La Concha Motel lobby designed by famed architect Paul Revere Williams.
- The Neon Boneyard Park: A green space where visitors can learn more of Las Vegas’ rich history.
The museum’s collection also includes 15 restored signs displayed as public art in downtown Las Vegas collectively known as The Las Vegas Boulevard Scenic Byway Project and additional pieces on loan to non-profits and government entities. Its ongoing initiatives encompass public education, outreach, research, and arts preservation.
For more information, including tour schedules and tickets, visit www.neonmuseum.org. Also follow @NeonMuseum on Facebook and @theneonmuseumlasvegas on Instagram.
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