Past Exhibitions
The Neon Museum’s exhibitions offer a dynamic, historic lens on the evolution of Las Vegas—revealing how the city’s stories are shaped by the people, performances, and cultural milestones that define it. These exhibitions have explored the personal legacies behind the neon glow, shedding light on how individual narratives contribute to the broader history of Las Vegas.
The Person, The Persona: Debbie Reynolds in Las Vegas honored the iconic entertainer whose career was deeply intertwined with the city’s showbiz past. Through rare photographs and personal artifacts, the exhibition celebrated Reynolds’ place in the entertainment history of Las Vegas.
Stories from Backstage: Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas examined how the arrival of Cirque du Soleil transformed the Strip’s entertainment landscape. Focusing on the artistry and diversity of the performers behind groundbreaking productions like Mystère, “O”, KÀ, Mad Apple, and Michael Jackson ONE, the exhibition captured the collaborative spirit that continues to shape the city’s modern mythology.
Together, these exhibitions illuminate Las Vegas not just as a place of spectacle, but as a city built on stories, reinvention, and artistic innovation.
The Person, The Persona: Debbie Reynolds in Las Vegas
This story weaves together two stories: one of Debbie’s professional career, highlighting her performances, collaborations, and unique rapport with her audiences, and one of Debbie’s personal life, featuring the love she had for her family, her enduring friendships, and her “unsinkable” resilience, culminating in a legacy that is forever entwined in the history of Las Vegas.
The Debbie Reynolds Exhibit was held at City Hall, from September 5 to October 26, 2023.
Stories from Backstage: Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas
In Stories from Backstage: Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, The Neon Museum explores Cirque du Soleil’s impact on transforming the entertainment landscape of Las Vegas, with specific focus placed on the interplay between the company’s diverse people and the dazzling productions – including Mystère, “O,” Mad Apple, KÀ, and Michael Jackson ONE – they bring to life.
The Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas Exhibit was held at City Hall, from February 10 to July 17, 2025.
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