Best Arts and Culture Places in Blue Diamond

"Located on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, the Barrick Museum features rotating exhibitions of everything from contemporary paintings to glass work to Ansel Adams' legendary collection of photography. Its well-curated collections and fun, hip vibe make it the perfect place to escape to for an hour or two. Admission is also free—perfect if you've been dealt a losing hand on the Strip."

"Hands down, our favorite museum is the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, on the campus of University of Nevada Las Vegas. It hosts art from local as well as national artists. The shows are always well-curated, and filled with interesting people.” –Tim Shaffer and Kate Aldrich, owners of Patina Decor"

"The Marjorie Barrick Museum offers opportunities to learn about the native cultures of the southwest United States and Mesoamerica. The exhibit hall also features a 2,500-square-foot temporary exhibit area which hosts international, national and region...[Learn more]"

"The Random Alchemy Art Gallery is a perfect place to view Las Vegas art that is unique to Sin City and the world. Located on East Charleston Boulevard within the Arts Factory, the Random Alchemy Art Gallery is the brainchild of Lisa Dittrich and brings interesting yet compelling artists work to the forefront. Recent exhibits have included artwork from Dittrich as well as local artists such as Dawn Dohl, Regina Vinicky, Edward Maier and Ivan Fernandez Mesa."

"Chris Burden's Urban Light installation at the Contemporary Arts Center, 2008. Photograph: Museum Associates/LACMA. Not-for-profit arts groups in Las Vegas have battled hard for attention in a community built around a 24-hour gaming industry and its flashy entertainment scene, but if you look hard enough you'll find success stories such as the 21-year-old Contemporary Arts Center and its avant-garde exhibits."

"Trace your way downtown to the Arts District and discover the Arts Factory. This warehouse is the creative center of the area, housing dozens of artists and galleries in a labyrinth-like venue. First Fridays allow you to tour this performance and studio space, interact with the artists and purchase unique pieces from the equally distinctive Gallery 2 Go art vending machine."

"This intimate Southern Highlands coffee shop has great food and drinks, and they are also pet-friendly. The staff and owners of Perk Up are very involved in the community and can be seen supporting a lot of local events. If you visit, we recommend the Cafe Colada."

"This is the hottest new attraction in Las Vegas that’s a mix of art, shopping, and food. It’s free to enter (though it requires tickets to control capacity) and there are plenty of murals and free art installations to browse. If you want to see certain exhibits, you can purchase tickets separately or as a bundle on the AREA15 site."

"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!"

"The Gallery of Music & Art mixes the right amount of Las Vegas art with incredible images of iconic musicians in a variety of formats that are sure to please your senses. Located in the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, the Gallery of Music & Art exhibits everything from contemporary to abstract to lithographs from famous artists from around the world. The concept at the gallery combines superb artwork that highlights some 64 musicians and legendary rock bands like Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and David Bowie."

"Dutch Bros Coffee is a fun-loving company serious about coffee, real fruit smoothies, frosts, Nitro Cold Brew, tea, sodas and its Blue Rebel Energy Drink. Dutch Bros “broistas” serve up a menu of more than 10,000 drink combinations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Arizona, Nevada, Colora... Hours:12:06 AM - 5:00 AM todaySat: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PMSun: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PMMon: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PMTue: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PMWed: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PMThu: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PMFri: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM"

"Located in the centre of Las Vegas, Nevada, this modern Thai and dessert restaurant offers an amazing blend of flavours with a modern twist. Apart from the mouth-watering delicious Thai cuisine, the restaurant offers an array of creamy delights such as the coconut treasure made of coconut ice cream, sweet sticky rice, crunchy peanut, coconut milk, and tuile cookie or the dark chocolate raspberry lave cake, banana puff and chocolate mousse cake."

"953 E Sahara Ave, Suite E-14, Las Vegas, NV 89104-3005Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free WifiAsian, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free OptionsLunch, Dinner+1 702-734-7799"

"Located near the Strip on East Sahara Ave, Arawan Thai Bistro and Dessert is a casual Thai restaurant with an extensive menu of traditional dishes with modern twists."

"BurgerFi serves its wagyu and brisket blend burgers in Henderson with late hours, an outdoor patio, and a rare drive-thru option for the fast-casual chain. The restaurant toasts its logo into each top bun and promises Angus beef burgers prepared with no steroids, antibiotics, or growth hormones served in a counter-service setting with eco-friendly furnishings and fixtures to the open dining space. The menu features Beyond Burgers, a breakfast all day option stacked with fried egg, bacon, hash browns and maple syrup, plus the double patty CEO, topped with candied bacon-tomato jam, truffle aioli, and Swiss cheese."

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