Best Arts and Culture Places in Potosi Mountain

"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."

"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."

"The Contemporary Arts Center began nearly 25 years ago and is the brainchild of the students and faculty of the UNLV Department of Fine Arts. It has since become a force in the Las Vegas art community and constantly shows impressive work from a diverse array of avant-garde artists, in addition to hosting great lectures, workshops and competitions. If you have even the smallest semblance of interest in art, the Contemporary Arts Center is an absolute must-see.Photo courtesy of Contemporary Arts Center"

"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."

"This non-for–profit gallery is located in the downtown region of Las Vegas. Though quite small in size, the center holds a collection of modern art on display. It has been around for over 20 years and hosts touring exhibitions by various artists from all over the world."

"Are you new to the world of art or simply looking for a new piece that’ll expand your global collection?. The art consultants at Signature Galleries will patiently walk you through their vast selection of artwork from over sixty artists. The eclectic collection includes vintage Hawaiian signs from Steven Neill, metal wildlife sculptures by Clarita Brinkerhoff and vivid landscape paintings captured by Stephanie Boinay."

"Founded in 1975, Martin Lawrence Galleries specializes in original paintings, sculpture and limited edition graphics. Martin Lawrence Galleries is dedicated to presenting the great names and the best of the emerging artists. The Las Vegas art gallery is located at The Forum Shops at Caesars, and home to amazing works of art such as a complete suite of Marilyn’s by Andy Warhol and the world’s largest Dalí painting."

"Whether you’re a fine art aficionado or a casual critic, the jaw-dropping collection at Martin Lawrence Galleries deserves your attention – think Warhol, Dalí and Picasso. The gurus of 20th-century fine art are all on display. You’ll peer at original works for hours, appreciating every brush stroke of Dalí’s largest oil painting and the captivating Marilyn Monroe diptych by Andy Warhol."

"If you’re near Caesars Palace, then you’ll want to take a look at this fine art gallery. Tucked away in the Forum Shops, it might be easy to miss, but it will leave a lasting impression. In fact, the Martin Lawrence Gallery is considered one of the premier fine art galleries in America."

"If you’re in downtown Las Vegas, be sure to seek out the Historic Fifth Street School. Formerly called Las Vegas Grammar School, the building is a popular locale for weddings and events and remains a beloved site to locals. The Spanish Revival-style structure is also home to the Downtown Design Center for the School of Architecture, and the UNLV fine arts program."

"The specialty of Richard MacDonald uncovers the vast excellence of the human body. The characters he makes are playing always in the performance center of life,” Guy Laliberté The exhibitions are conceived out of a connection between Guy Laliberté, Founder of Cirque du Soleil, and Richard MacDonald, an ace of a metaphorical figure. MacDonald feels that he and Laliberté are “comparative in long-lasting imaginative objectives.” His work centers, including this Las Vegas art museum, are related to performing life, catching a passing minute in time, and deifying the elegance, quality, delight, and teach of artists and gymnastic performers."

"If you are a fan of Circus Du Soleil, then the only Las Vegas art gallery you need to see is the Art of Richard MacDonald. Located in front of the O Theatre within the Bellagio, the Art of Richard MacDonald concentrates on the performers of the famed shows created by Circus Du Soleil in sculptures that are created with a neo-figurative fashion. Once inside the lobby area you can view 50 incredible bronze sculptures that highlight the movements of dancers, contortionists and acrobats of various Circus Du Soleil performances."

"He may look like a Jedi master, but Pierre Gagnaire really is one of the top culinary masters in the world. His global invasion of restaurants stopped short of America, until he opened Twist at the Mandarin Oriental in Las Vegas. The Frenchman's understated elegance fits in nicely with the hotel."

"There are a few master chefs in Las Vegas and Pierre Gagnaire is certainly one of them with his 3 Michelin stars. It’s his only restaurant in the US and the food is as good as you’d expect. It’s has a modern feel but is deeply rooted in traditional French cooking."

"If romantic Twist's sparkling nighttime Strip views don't make you gasp, the modern French cuisine by this three-star Michelin chef just might. Seasonal tasting menus may include squid-ink gnocchetti topped with..."

"The pretty exterior of Bardot Brasserie will entice you to come in, and the menu will give you so many wonderful sounding options that it might be difficult to choose a dish. This Parisian cafe's dinner and weekend brunch offerings include selections like the Burgundian Escargot wrapped in puff pastry shells, French onion soup with Perigord truffle and steak frites in four varieties: filet, grass-fed flat iron, grass-fed NY Strip and double-cut rib eye. A raw bar features crab, Maine lobster, oysters, jumbo shrimp cocktail and caviar."

"But I can always get behind steak frites, which Bardot Brasserie at the ARIA Resort & Casino does really well. The restaurant is one of Chef Michael Mina’s, and it makes one of the best Beef Wellington meals on the Strip — large enough to serve two. I am told that the restaurant also does seafood well, but I have not tried it myself."

"Restaurants French The Strip. Weekend brunch here feels like a celebration with a very Parisian vibe. While still in the casual range, many take the opportunity to freshen up for the occasion."

"Located at the Springs Preserve, the Nevada State Museum is home to a variety of permanent and changing exhibits that offer a fascinating look at the state's history and natural history. Highlights include a 14-foot-tall Columbian Mammoth skeleton and an Ichthyosaur, Nevada's state fossil, which lived in the waters that covered Nevada 225 million years ago. Guests can also hear tales of the famed Comstock Lode, as characters from Nevada's most famous gold and silver strike come to life."

"Every child loves watching the trains pass by, especially the large freight trains. The Nevada State Railroad Museum, found in Carson City, tells the history of the Nevada railroad system through locomotives, artifacts, photographs, and other exhibitions."

"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."

"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."

"Fascinating multimedia exhibits focus on science, technology and the social history of the 'Atomic Age,' which lasted from WWII until atmospheric bomb testing was driven underground in 1961 and a worldwide ban on nuclear testing was declared in 1992. View footage of atomic testing and examine southern Nevada's nuclear past, present and future, from Native American ways of life to the environmental legacy of atomic testing. Don't miss the ticket booth (how could you?); it's a Nevada Test Site guard-station replica."