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Indoor Things to Do with Kids in Las Vegas (2026)
Family-friendly indoor picks for Las Vegas's extreme desert heat: DISCOVERY Children's Museum, the Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum and Springs Preserve.
By Zippy Guide · Published Nov 3, 2026 · Last checked Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer: For extreme desert heat, try DISCOVERY Children's Museum, the Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum or the museums at Springs Preserve. Check each official page for hours and prices before you go.
1. DISCOVERY Children's Museum
A hands-on children's museum downtown. A good indoor escape from the desert heat.
- Address: 360 Promenade Place, Las Vegas, NV 89106
- Price: Not posted — check the official page.
- On Zippy Guide: DISCOVERY Children's Museum
- Official page: DISCOVERY Children's Museum
2. Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum
A natural history museum north of downtown. Fully wheelchair accessible.
- Address: 900 Las Vegas Blvd. N., Las Vegas, NV 89101
- Price: Adults $14; seniors, military and students $12; children $7; 2 and under free. Nevada residents get $1 off with ID.
- On Zippy Guide: Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum
- Official page: Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum
3. Springs Preserve
A cultural and natural history site with gardens, trails and museums near downtown.
- Address: 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107
- Price: Nevada residents: adults $9.95, ages 3–17 $4.95. Visitors: adults $18.95, ages 3–17 $10.95. Ages 2 and under free.
- On Zippy Guide: Springs Preserve
- Official page: Springs Preserve
4. Clark County Wetlands Park
A big desert wetlands park on the east side of the valley, with trails and a Nature Center.
- Address: 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89122
- Price: Free
- On Zippy Guide: Clark County Wetlands Park
- Official page: Clark County Wetlands Park
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Virtual Tour of DISCOVERY Children's Museum — video by DiscoveryLV on YouTube.
Video: DiscoveryLV
Questions
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Which museums for kids are in this guide?
DISCOVERY Children's Museum downtown and the Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum north of downtown. Springs Preserve near downtown also has museums, along with gardens and trails.
Is the Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum wheelchair accessible?
Yes. It is fully wheelchair accessible.
