Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Las Vegas Strip

"Once a natural history museum, the Barrick Museum on the University of Nevada Las Vegas campus has changed its focus to art in an attempt to fill the void left when the Las Vegas Art Museum closed its doors in early 2009. The small staff at Barrick mounts rotating exhibits for the community while raising funds to become a full time art institution. Shows have ranged from contemporary paintings and sculpture to a photography exhibit of legendary photographer Ansel Adams's black-and-white works of American landscapes and architecture, which spans five decades."

"Vegas might have a lot of flashy art installations, but it’s not exactly a town known for its art museums. Marjorie Barrick is a venue trying to change that. This art museum is 100 percent free to enter and is geared towards the more educational elements of the Vegas art scene."

"Located beside the Linq Theatre on the famous Las Vegas Strip, the Museum of Selfies is an immersive, must-visit attraction with interactive exhibits where you can let your creativity run wild and nab the ultimate selfie in the amazing and colorful rooms. Whether you’re looking to see the world upside down or have always dreamed of relaxing in a gold bath, chilling in the emoji pool, or melt your brain in the optical illusion bathroom, the Museum of Selfies offers many creative spaces for those looking for some unique and fun holiday snaps, making it one of the best museums in Las Vegas for memories!"

"This sibling-owned cocktail bar has been known for its cozy vintage furniture, dark and maximalist aesthetic, and mystical cocktail masterclasses since it opened. But recently it opened an outdoor patio that’s intimate, airy, and (most importantly) very, very pink. Aside from the 12 beers on-tap and seasonal cocktail menu, Velveteen Rabbit offers private event planning for all kinds of groups who want to rent out the outdoor patio."

"Sisters Pamela and Christina Dylag opened their ode to the children’s book in the Art District with trompe-l'oeil wallpaper and reclaimed furniture put together in smaller chatting areas. Look for an elixirs list with cocktails that find inspiration from the Golden Age of mixology, each with their own story. Jewel-toned decanters sit inside a Queen Anne cabinet behind the bar while a series of gold hands make up the beer taps."

"If you’re looking for a special bar experience, visit Velveteen Rabbit. The menu hosts delicious cocktails with unique ingredients, names, and stories. This bar is sure to stand out from the rest in downtown and we don’t think you’ll want to miss it."

"Spago is an iconic restaurant in the Las Vegas’ fine dining scene. It may even be argued that Wolfgang Puck and Spago started Las Vegas’ rise to becoming an epicenter for culinary delights. On the menu, you will find a variety of handcrafted pasta, wood-oven baked pizzas, the freshest seafood, and steaks to make your mouth water."

"Spago is another restaurant situated just by the Bellagio fountains. It’s important to note here that the great views aren’t guaranteed as there is a large indoor area. Patio reservations aren’t guaranteed and are given on a first-come, first-serve basis."

"The Meatloaf at Spago is a great deal when considering the quality of the food and the Vegas atmosphere that comes with it."

"Hours:Closed todayMon: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMTue: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMWed: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMThu: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMSat: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMSun: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Address:7141 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119"

"Eataly isn't a restaurant--it's a food experience, an Italian marketplace featuring plenty of places to browse or stop for a bite, coffee or a drink. Eataly brings together restaurants, several casual counters and bars, a market and a wine shop. A full calendar of tours, cooking classes, wine and beverage tastings along with specialty dinners provide an abundance of food-centric things to do."

"In a town where it's not easy to single out steakhouses, we named Carnevino the best of them all. The praise is well-deserved for Mario Batali, who along with partner Joe Bastianich has an impressive Italian-American empire at the sister Venetian and Palazzo resorts. B&B Ristorante offers fine dining elegance, while B&B Burger & Beer goes for the casual crowd."

"JK Simply Cake is a licensed online based bakery serving the Las Vegas area. We specialize in Custom Cakes and Cupcakes ​for Weddings, Birthdays, Baby Showers and more. All of our Cakes are made from scratch using only high quality ingredients to achieve great flavor."

"Charleston Blvd., Suite 110, it is the highest-rated low-priced bakery in Las Vegas, boasting four stars out of 773 reviews on Yelp. Founded in Tahiti in 2004, the bakery later moved to Las Vegas in 2010. Its specialties include breads, pastries and macarons."

"Pain au chocolat, croissants, chausson aux pommes and more from Jean-Paul and Rachel Layden make the cut at this French bakery."