Moulin Rouge Historic Site
The Moulin Rouge Historic Site marks one of Las Vegas’ most important civil rights landmarks, honoring the former Westside hotel-casino that helped change the city’s hospitality history.
About the Venue
The Moulin Rouge Historic Site is the former location of the Moulin Rouge Hotel and Casino at 900 W. Bonanza Road in Las Vegas. The hotel opened on May 24, 1955, and was promoted as the nation’s first major interracial hotel, welcoming Black and White guests, entertainers, and employees in a city still shaped by segregation.
Although the Moulin Rouge operated for only a short time before closing in October 1955, its influence lasted far beyond its original run. The property became a gathering place for civil rights leaders, public officials, and casino owners on March 26, 1960, when a meeting at the closed hotel helped lead to an agreement to desegregate Las Vegas casino resorts.
The original hotel-casino buildings are no longer standing. The property suffered major fires and demolitions over time, while the historic Moulin Rouge neon sign was moved to The Neon Museum for safekeeping before the 2009 fire.
- Venue type: Historic site and former hotel-casino location
- Best for: Local history research, civil rights context, Westside heritage, educational interest, and Las Vegas preservation stories
- Area: Historic Westside / West Bonanza Road
- Known for: Integration history, the 1960 Moulin Rouge Agreement, Black entertainment history, and the preserved Moulin Rouge sign
- Current visitor note: The National Park Service lists the site as not open to the public.
Location & Contact
Historic site address:
900 W. Bonanza Road
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Website/source reference:
Read the National Park Service page for the Moulin Rouge Hotel.
Parking
The Moulin Rouge Historic Site is not an active attraction, hotel, casino, museum, or staffed visitor destination. The National Park Service lists the site as not open to the public, so visitors should not expect formal guest parking, visitor facilities, tours, or on-site access.
Anyone visiting the surrounding area should use legal public parking only, respect private property, and confirm current street conditions before going.
See the Vegas4Locals guide to Las Vegas parking fees.
Accessibility
Because this is a historic site rather than an active public attraction, accessibility services, public entry routes, restrooms, guided tours, and visitor facilities should not be assumed. Guests interested in the Moulin Rouge legacy may find a more visitor-friendly experience through museums, archives, public history resources, or the preserved Moulin Rouge sign at The Neon Museum.
Policies
The former Moulin Rouge site is not a public hotel, casino, museum, or attraction. Visitors should not enter restricted, fenced, posted, or private areas. Anyone interested in the site should review current public information before visiting the neighborhood and should respect all posted rules and property boundaries.
Seating Chart
There is no current seating chart for the Moulin Rouge Historic Site because the original hotel-casino and showroom are no longer operating. Historic seating, showroom, and entertainment details are part of the property’s archival and preservation history rather than current visitor planning.
Special Offers
There are no current visitor offers for the Moulin Rouge Historic Site because it is not an active hotel, casino, attraction, or ticketed venue.
Video
Experience the Moulin Rouge Historic Site.
Reviews
The Moulin Rouge Historic Site is best understood through historic, preservation, and educational sources rather than standard visitor reviews. The National Park Service, the City of Las Vegas, The Neon Museum, and other history-focused sources emphasize its role in Las Vegas integration, civil rights, entertainment, and Westside history.
Nearby Attractions
The former Moulin Rouge site is located in the Historic Westside area of Las Vegas. Visitors interested in the Moulin Rouge legacy may also want to learn about the preserved Moulin Rouge sign at The Neon Museum and explore public-history resources about West Las Vegas, Black entertainment history, and the city’s civil rights milestones.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Moulin Rouge Historic Site events, when available, should appear through the venue’s Events Calendar module rather than a duplicate self-link in the body content.
Map & Directions
The Moulin Rouge Historic Site is associated with the former hotel-casino location at 900 W. Bonanza Road in Las Vegas. Because the site is not listed as open to the public, visitors should confirm current access conditions before going.
Open the Moulin Rouge Historic Site area in Google Maps.
FAQs
Q: What kind of place is the Moulin Rouge Historic Site today?
A: It is a historic location tied to the former Moulin Rouge Hotel and Casino, not an active hotel, casino, museum, or regular visitor attraction.
Q: Why is the Moulin Rouge important to Las Vegas history?
A: The Moulin Rouge helped challenge segregation in Las Vegas hospitality and later became the meeting place for a 1960 agreement connected to casino desegregation.
Q: Is this a good stop for first-time visitors?
A: It is best for visitors with a specific interest in Las Vegas history, civil rights, preservation, or the Historic Westside rather than those looking for a typical attraction.
Q: What should visitors understand before going to the site?
A: The original hotel-casino buildings are gone, and the site is not listed as open to the public, so guests should not expect tours, facilities, or active venue access.
Q: Where can visitors learn more about the Moulin Rouge sign?
A: The Neon Museum has preserved the historic Moulin Rouge sign and provides helpful context about its design, restoration, and place in Las Vegas visual history.
Q: What makes the Moulin Rouge different from other historic Las Vegas casino sites?
A: Its importance is not just architectural or entertainment-related; it is strongly tied to racial integration, Black entertainment history, and civil rights progress in Las Vegas.
