The Neon Museum

Established as a non-profit organization in 1996, the Neon Museum was formed to collect and exhibit classic Las Vegas neon signs as an art form. Its first refurbished sign, known as "The Hacienda Horse and Rider," was placed in its outdoor "Gallery" at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Fremont Street. This was followed over the next four years by installations around Neonopolis, including Aladdin's Lamp, the Chief Court Hotel sign, the Anderson Dairy mascot "Andy Anderson," and others.

Meanwhile, some 150 additional signs were collected and stored at the Neon Museum's three-acre "Boneyard" on North Las Vegas Boulevard. Most of these unrestored signs were made by the Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO). They represent such historic businesses as Caesars Palace, Silver Slipper, Binion's Horseshoe, Golden Nugget, and the Stardust.

Most recently, the Neon Museum has been restoring the lobby of the historic La Concha Motel to be used as a visitor's center. The building has been listed on the City of Las Vegas Historic Register. For the time being, however, the museum's headquarters remain at 821 Las Vegas Boulevard North, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101. Although the museum is not currently open for general admission, it is possible to arrange tours of the collection in the Boneyard by advance appointment only.