An outside picture of the Historic Fifth Street School in Las Vegas on a sunny day

Fifth Street School: A Cultural Gem

A very interesting and educational free thing to do in Las Vegas is to make a visit to The Historic Fifth Street School. Located in downtown Las Vegas, it blends culture and history. Often referred to simply as the Las Vegas Grammar School, this Mission-style building was first constructed in 1936. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

From School to Cultural Hub

A $9.5 million renovation in the 2000s enabled the building to be converted into a cultural center. Today, it is home to organizations like the UNLV Downtown Design Center, Nevada School of the Arts, and the American Institute of Architects: Las Vegas Chapter. It is also host to the Las Vegas Book Festival and art and musical shows by certain performers and artists.

A black & white old photo of the Historic Fifth Street School in downtown Las Vegas


Location: The Historic Fifth Street School

Address: 401 S. Fourth St., Las Vegas, NV 89101

Phone: (702) 229-6469

Website: lasvegasnevada.gov


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