The project is part of the Neon “Boneyard,” which houses more than 150 historic Las Vegas signs.
Las Vegas Boulevard Scenic Byway Project
In 1996, the Neon Museum officially opened with the installation of its first refurbished sign, the Hacienda Horse and Rider, at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Fremont Street. In 2023, the City of Las Vegas completed restoring, reinstalling, and reilluminating 15 neon signs, known as The Las Vegas Boulevard Scenic Byway Project.
The city of Las Vegas, the Neon Museum, and YESCO Custom Electric Signs share ownership of these signs. Together, they create a full neon streetscape, beginning with gateway arches and showgirl signage along Las Vegas Boulevard and extending to The Neon Museum and Washington Avenue.
A Peek into the Neon Museum “Boneyard”
While the Neon Museum “Boneyard” houses over 150 historic Las Vegas signs, admission fees apply for a tour. Yet, you can freely view and capture some of the museum’s prized pieces at other locations. The Neon Museum Las Vegas Signs Project, a collaboration between the Neon Museum and the City of Las Vegas, aims to install restored signs along the Las Vegas Boulevard National Scenic Byway. This 3.4-mile stretch highlights the historical and cultural significance of this part of Las Vegas Boulevard, connecting to the Fremont Street Experience, where additional vintage signs and marquees are displayed.
Preserving Las Vegas History in Neon
The museum currently has a collection of 15 restored historic neon signs that are displayed as public art. The first sign to be restored and installed as public art was the Caballero on a Palomino sign from the Hacienda Hotel, also known as the Horse and Rider, back in 1996. In 2009, the Silver Slipper, Bow & Arrow Motel, and Binion’s Horseshoe were added near the La Concha Visitors’ Center. Two years later, the Society Cleaners, Lucky Cuss Hotel, and Normandie Hotel signs were installed at the Ogden Street intersection. In 2012, Atomic Liquors and the Landmark Hotel sign were added and installed at Garces Street and Paradise Road, respectively.
Hours: Open 24/7 daily
Cost: Free, self-guided tour
