Best Museums in Mountain's Edge

"If you’ve never seen a piece of the mysterious Titanic up close, then you’ll want to hit up this top museum in Las Vegas. The Titanic exhibition displays several authentic artifacts recovered from the sunken Titanic ocean liner. Chef hats, wrenches, fine china, and chandeliers are just a few of the over 250 artifacts on display."

"Experience the wonder and tragedy of the world’s most famous ocean-liner, Titanic. Viewed by more than 25 million people worldwide, the Exhibition is one of the highest attended in history."

"Founded in 1967, the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art offers a diverse range of exhibition programming within its 4 main gallery spaces, all with entry free of charge. There are center, east, and west galleries, as well as a workshop gallery, with rotating exhibitions that often invite visitors to contribute or engage with the artworks on display. The rotating calendar of exhibitions strives to stimulate consideration of visual arts and is perfect for all ages, making it one of the best museums in Las Vegas for families."

"This is one of the most famous museums in the city which took over from Las Vegas Art Museum. It is located in the University of Nevada’s compound and strives to maintain both the natural history and display contemporary art. It is not very well established but still holds rotating exhibitions, inviting art pieces for the community."

"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"

"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."

"The Nevada Southern Railroad Museum is a family-friendly museum dedicated to showcasing the history of the railroad system in Boulder City. Operated by the Nevada State Railroad Museum, the museum is set on the tracks that were laid down by the Union Pacific Railroad to service the Boulder Dam project and features a passenger platform, four operational diesel locomotives, three steam locomotives, and a variety of non-operational equipment that has been cosmetically refurbished for static display. Visitors can enjoy rides on wheelchair-accessible open-air cars or air-conditioned and heated Pullman coaches as well as model railroad displays and 7½" gauge trains on the weekends."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Mobilus In Mobili used under CC BY-SA 2.0. If you were ever curious about the history of the famous US railroad that used to run through the entire country, transporting gold, animals, and people since 1827, there is no better place for you than Boulder City. Nevada State Railroad Museum offers a big collection of locomotives, train cars, and photographs."

"There is something incredibly fascinating about these macabre exhibits. What is on display is the preserved remain of actual people partially dissected to reveal the inner working of the Human body. To stand face to face with a once-living breathing human being is quite disturbing but ultimately the Exhibit is seriously fascinating."

"For a truly unique look into the complexities of the human body, stop by the BODIES exhibit. Thirteen preserved human bodies have been carefully shaped to display every facet of the human body, including circulatory and nervous systems. It’s geared towards people without scientific backgrounds without being too scientific."

"The Luxor’s illuminating exhibit has been experienced by more than 15 million people. Bodies: The Exhibition showcases 13 real human bodies that have been carefully preserved so you can peek under your skin for a rare three-dimensional view of the human body. Learn more about Bodies: The Exhibition."

"Chinese people take fried rice really, really seriously, to the level of the Japanese and sushi or the Spanish and molecular gastronomy. Steph and I always talk about this fried rice we had one time (twice, actually, in one day) in Hong Kong, from a place called Ming Court that changed the way we thought about fried rice. China Tang’s fried rice was, for me, that level of fried rice."

"Executive chef Patrick Lee offers authentic regional noodle dishes from Thailand, Japan, China, and Vietnam. Find dim sum at Noodles at the Bellagio from 11 a.m."

"Split an entrée, and you could keep your bill under $15 per person at Noodles at the Bellagio. For a splurge, try the Dim Sum or daily seafood specials."

"This cozy restaurant offers good food and a respite from the bells and whistles in the Bellagio casino just outside its door."

"Website – Visit NowType – french cuisinePrice range – Above $61Located in – Palms Casino ResortAddress – 4321 W Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, NV 89103. With a spectacular location on the 56th floor of the Palms Casino & Hotel, Alize serves up contemporary French cuisine with an awe-inspiring panoramic view."

"Twist by Pierre Gagnaire is as special as special occasion restaurants get. In some of the most imaginative dishes offered in Vegas, single ingredients are elevated to complete pieces of art, and every course will surprise you. Gagnaire plays heavily to seasons and regions, so if you'd like to taste the absolute essence of a place, dive into dishes like Dover Sole from Brittany, with spinach cream, shitake duxelle, cauliflower, and mousseline sauce, and you'll be completely transported."

"There’s the airy dining room, with its glass orb chandeliers and serene decor. And there’s the impeccable food that seems to transport you inside the inventive mind of Michelin-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire. Trying to anticipate how a dish will arrive is a losing game."

"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..."