Browse an Underwater Fantasy Art Collection at Silverton
Mermaid Cove is a small gallery of colorful mermaid-themed artwork displayed near the main aquarium inside Silverton Casino Lodge. Framed fantasy scenes, underwater characters, marine life, and dramatic lighting extend the resort’s mermaid theme beyond the aquarium itself.
The gallery provides art lovers and families with another quick stop among the many free places to visit in Las Vegas. No gallery ticket or reservation is required for ordinary viewing in the public resort area.
Mermaid Cove is best combined with the Silverton Aquarium and other displays around the property. It is a small resort gallery rather than a full museum, so most visitors should treat it as a brief addition to a larger Silverton visit.
Last reviewed: July 20, 2026. Gallery access, displayed artwork, sales information, resort pathways, and aquarium-area operations can change. Silverton does not currently publish a separate official gallery schedule.
Mermaid Cove Art Gallery Quick Facts
- Cost: Free to browse. No gallery ticket or reservation is normally required.
- Location: Near the main saltwater aquarium inside Silverton Casino Lodge.
- Address: 3333 Blue Diamond Road, Las Vegas, NV 89139
- Phone: (702) 263-7777
- Typical Access: The gallery is commonly listed as available 24 hours a day, but Silverton does not currently publish separate official gallery hours. Confirm access before making a special trip.
- Time Needed: A brief stop for the gallery alone; allow longer when visiting the aquarium and other Silverton displays.
- Best For: Mermaid fans, fantasy-art enthusiasts, families, photographers, and visitors already seeing the aquarium.
- Experience Type: Self-guided indoor art viewing in an operating casino resort.
- What Costs Extra: Food, drinks, shopping, gaming, transportation, paid aquarium experiences, and optional purchases.
- Family Note: Stay in the designated public aquarium and gallery areas. Children should remain with an adult and should not linger around casino gaming activity.
What to Expect at Mermaid Cove
The gallery uses the space surrounding the aquarium to create an underwater-themed viewing area. Framed mermaid paintings hang beneath track lighting against warm-colored walls, while the nearby aquarium adds blue light and movement to the setting.
The artwork focuses on fantasy interpretations of mermaids, ocean creatures, underwater kingdoms, and imaginative marine scenes. The detailed costumes, facial expressions, sea life, and backgrounds give visitors plenty to examine at close range.
The exact selection may change. Use the labels displayed beside each work for the current title, artist information, and any available purchasing details rather than relying on an older online list.
Mermaid Cove is not a staffed fine-art museum with scheduled tours or a large series of galleries. It works best as an informal walk-through display while exploring the aquarium area.
Mermaid Art by Wil Cormier
Wil Cormier is an illustrator and painter whose work includes fantasy scenes, portraits, marine life, landscapes, and an extensive collection of mermaid imagery. His mermaid pieces combine human figures with sea creatures, underwater architecture, hidden details, and story-like settings.
Works associated with Cormier’s wider mermaid collection include titles such as Queens of Idyllic, Angels of the Deep, The Golden Mermaid, Discovery, and Poseidon’s Treasure. The pieces physically displayed at Silverton can change, so visitors should not expect every title in the broader collection to be present during one visit.
Some artwork or reproductions may occasionally be offered for purchase. Availability, prices, ordering procedures, and the pieces offered for sale are not guaranteed. Follow the current gallery labels or ask a Silverton employee for assistance.
How to Find Mermaid Cove
Enter Silverton Casino Lodge and follow signs for the main aquarium. Mermaid Cove is positioned around the aquarium area rather than behind a separate museum entrance or ticket desk.
Walk around the perimeter of the aquarium and look for the framed mermaid paintings and Mermaid Art Gallery sign. The display may be easier to spot from the side or rear aquarium-viewing area than from the primary front viewing window.
Resort pathways and surrounding businesses can change. If the gallery is not immediately visible, ask a Silverton employee for directions rather than wandering through restricted or service areas.
Visitors arriving by rideshare should confirm the selected Silverton entrance in the app. Review the Las Vegas Ride Share Guide before traveling.
Other Free Attractions at Silverton
The nearby 117,000-gallon aquarium contains tropical fish, sharks, stingrays, and other marine life. Scheduled interactive feedings and mermaid appearances make it the primary attraction to combine with the gallery. Review the Silverton Aquarium visitor guide for the current schedule.
The connected Bass Pro Shops contains freshwater aquariums, a flowing trout stream, live fish, turtles, ducks, and outdoor-themed scenery. Access follows the store’s operating hours. See the Bass Pro Shops freshwater aquarium guide.
Custom motorcycles created for Silverton are displayed in publicly accessible casino areas. The bikes can be viewed separately from Bass Pro Shops store hours. Read the Orange County Choppers showcase guide.
Tips Before You Go
- Combine the gallery with the aquarium: Mermaid Cove is small and makes the most sense as part of a longer Silverton visit.
- Check the labels: Titles, descriptions, artist information, and purchasing details may differ from older online accounts.
- Do not touch the artwork: Keep hands, bags, drinks, and children away from frames and display surfaces.
- Keep walkways open: The gallery shares space with aquarium viewers, lounge guests, resort traffic, and employees.
- Avoid disruptive photography: Casual photos may be practical, but flash, tripods, lighting equipment, staged shoots, and commercial photography may require permission.
- Supervise children: Keep children close around the aquarium, seating areas, casino pathways, and nearby businesses.
- Confirm access before a dedicated trip: Maintenance, private functions, construction, or changes around the aquarium can affect the gallery area.
- Ask about purchases: Do not assume that every displayed original or reproduction is available for sale.
Mermaid Cove Art Gallery FAQ
Q: Is Mermaid Cove Art Gallery free?
A: Yes. No separate gallery admission ticket or reservation is normally required. Food, drinks, shopping, gaming, transportation, and optional purchases cost extra.
Q: Where is Mermaid Cove located?
A: The artwork is displayed around the main saltwater aquarium area inside Silverton Casino Lodge at 3333 Blue Diamond Road.
Q: Is the gallery open 24 hours?
A: The gallery is commonly listed as available 24 hours a day, but Silverton does not currently publish separate official gallery hours. Confirm access before making a special trip.
Q: Who created the mermaid artwork?
A: The gallery is associated with mermaid-themed artwork by illustrator and painter Wil Cormier.
Q: Which paintings are currently displayed?
A: Silverton does not publish a current official inventory. Read the labels beside the artwork during your visit because the selection can change.
Q: Can visitors buy the artwork?
A: Some works or reproductions may have purchasing information, but availability is not guaranteed. Follow the current labels or ask a Silverton employee.
Q: Is Mermaid Cove good for children?
A: Families may enjoy the colorful fantasy artwork, especially when combining it with the aquarium. Adults should supervise children and remain in designated public resort areas.
Q: How long does it take to see the gallery?
A: It is a brief walk-through display rather than a large museum. Allow more time when pairing it with the aquarium and Silverton’s other attractions.
Q: Is Mermaid Cove worth a special trip?
A: Mermaid and fantasy-art enthusiasts may especially appreciate it, but most visitors should combine the small gallery with the aquarium, Bass Pro Shops, or other Silverton displays.
