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OUR MISSION
To inspire, through educational programs and exhibits, a better understanding and appreciation of the natural world, the sciences, and ourselves.

OUR VISION
The Las Vegas Natural History Museum was formed not as a tourist attraction, but instead as an educational and cultural institution created to serve the children and families who make up the Las Vegas community. The Museum will preserve and curate its collections, and structure its business operations, to be a world-class educational resource for the present community and future generations.

COMMUNITY COMMITMENT

• The 40,000-square-foot Museum is committed to providing multiple family-friendly educational programs focused on the sciences, environment, natural history, humanities and Nevada as an accredited nonprofit museum with the American Alliance of Museums, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, and a member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers.
  
• Its nearby federal and state of Nevada repository is committed to increasing understanding of the past through the preservation, curation and research of fossils and archaeological artifacts recovered in Nevada.
  
• Through compliance with the standards and best practices in the field, the Museum will continue to develop characteristics of excellence as it strives toward world-class museum standards.
  
• To meet the needs of a growing community, the Museum will ensure good stewardship of collections and continue to evolve to reflect community visitor-centered best practices.
  
• While ensuring the financial stability of the organization, the interests, values and sensibilities of families will always serve as the core for Museum programming. Admission fees and hours of operation of the Museum will also allow for maximum accessibility for the Las Vegas community.
  
• To best share the valuable resources available through the Museum, the Museum team will promote and effectively communicate with the public about its cultural, historic and scientific programs and exhibitions.
  

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES

• The Dinosaur Ball is the Museum’s annual fundraiser that raises much-needed support for Museum programming.


• The Museum Partnership Program provides unforgettable museum experiences and year-round benefits. Partnerships are available at $2,500, $5,000 and $10,000—or contact us to customize your partner perks to meet your goals and interests. Learn more at lvnhm.org/museum-partnership-program.


• Be part of history, one brick at a time. The walkway into the Museum is made up of permanent bricks that can be engraved for $250 per brick.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
From leading tours as docents to assisting museum professionals behind the scenes, our volunteers help us inspire thousands of visitors each year. Learn more by visiting lvnhm.org/volunteer.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
There are several giving opportunities available, please email [email protected] or visit lvnhm.org/donate.

Executive Directors
Kate Porter
Laurie Thomas

YEAR ESTABLISHED
1991

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Joe Tumminia, Chair
Marcel Bloomer, Vice Chair
Robert Bulmer, Treasurer
Bill Houghton, Secretary
Donald T. Polednak, Esq., Member at Large
Stephanie Stallworth, Member at Large
Nevada Colwell
Jim Donofrio
Bruce Ford
Mallory Gott
Jared Hall
Susan Houston
Ashraf (Alex) Khalaf
Carol Levins
Kristen Routh-Silberman
Rick Sellers
Michael Sullivan
Eric Walther

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