Skip The Line: Springs Preserve In Las Vegas Admission Ticket

Nothing bad. Just wasn’t very interesting to us. Did not see many living animals, Few snakes and lizards all we saw. Mostly plants and vegetation. Train/tram ride was a disappointment. It is about quarter mile ride to Boomtown which also did not appeal to us. Butterfly exhibit was also closed. Lots of young children running all around. Good news, was very reasonably priced and all the employees were very pleasant and helpful. Very nice scenery to take a long walk. I’m sure a lot of people will really like this place. Had hoped we would and sorry we are not included with them.

We attended on a weekday in May. There were no lines or problems seeing anything. We saw the Butterfly Habitat, Boomtown, Origen Museum, rode the tram and had a delicious lunch. Nice outdoor activity for Seniors.

We enjoyed our visit to the Botanical Gardens very much. The areas we like the most are the butterfly sanctuary--such a unique experience! The rose garden is beautiful and the trolley ride to Boomtown 1905 was fun and informative. The Nevada/railway exhibit was also interesting. This excursion has so much to offer! There are also a couple of museums available, but we ran out of time! Definitely well worth the trip!

What an amazing place to visit! Multiple museums on site, botanical gardens, learning gardens...so much to see! A great way to spend an entire day with friends and family. We all learned so much. The facilities are wonderful, with lots of places to sit, convenient restroom locations throughout, spots to purchase snacks and beverages and helpful volunteers/staff to ask questions to. I would highly recommend a visit here. It's great for all ages.

“Springs Preserve” may sound like a wildlife haven, but it’s actually more of a collection of museums. And it literally preserves the site of the desert springs that gave birth to the city. Included in your admission is the Origen Museum, that tracks the history of the Vegas area with a series of exhibits, short films, demonstrations, and experiences. Just outside, you’ll find a small collection of local wildlife and recreations of Native American structures. The Nevada State Museum is small, but has a nice collection of fossils, memorabilia from the state’s early days, and several other exhibits. The mammoth skeleton alone is worth a look. “Boomtown” is a recreation of homes and businesses from the Las Vegas of more than a century ago. Kids will love the short “train” ride to and from the site. Adults will appreciate the architecture and collection of artifacts in the buildings. Another feature worth a look is a small eco-friendly home designed and built by local college students. The design won an award in an international competition. The Preserve also has a playground, meeting spaces, an outdoor amphitheater, a cafe, and - of course - the now-dormant spring mound that gives it its name. The Preserve is just a few minutes outside downtown Vegas, but feels almost a world apart. If you don’t have the time or energy for one of the classic out-of-town trips, check it out. It’s an interesting spot most tourists miss… and not too hard on your wallet.

Fun way to spend a couple of hours exploring the area where Las Vegas sprung from...literally. In addition to walking through the acres of nature preserve, there's also a train that goes to a "boomtown" complete with shops, houses, etc., of the era.

I’ve been to the Springs Preserve about 15-20 years ago. It was ok. Not much to do. Skip to August 21, 2025, and WOW. Boy have they made improvements! I was there with my 14 year old son. He kept researching the Springs Preserve, and read they had poor signage, rude employees and very little in gift shop merch. We started at the Nevada Museum. It had a lot of exhibits. The dinosaur bones were cool. The display of old slots had him wondering what drew people to them when there were no flashing lights on it, compared to slots of today. The Origin Museum (I think that’s right) was full of four or five areas that branched off into individual presentations. He liked the Legos, and I liked the Flash Flood. The boomtown is a tiny replica of early 1906 Las Vegas. The bar was the first building. Good representation of what a real one was like. The building next to that was a General Store. My son loved the General Store, mainly because it had A/C. It was about 104° F/40° C outside, at 10:30 a.m. I couldn’t get him out of there to see anything else, because of the heat. The “Train” came and picked us up, and took us back to the other station. We headed up to get a drink, but instead of seeing more, the heat ended up being too much. As for rude employees…everyone was very helpful, informative and kind. The signage had improved a lot from my last visit. The gift shop merchandise was typical museum items, but lacked items specifically for the Springs Preserve in general. Overall, we had an excellent time, but next time we go, it will not be in Summer.

Great experience. Wish it had more exhibits. Wish there were more stuff about Las Vegas. Otherwise, indeed it was a fun, learning experience.

Awesome place to check out with small children. Ate in Cafe for lunch. Was great food and beautiful views of Vegas skyline. School groups were there so a little crazy but we managed. Early in season so gardens were just starting to bloom. Would go back. Took the train ride. Like the flash flood feature.

I was worried about the walking and the heat, but there’s a lot of indoor activities & the train is nice too

There was no lines. Also very boring. Didnt see any animals or botanical garden. Was nothing special. Not worth the tickets.

This amazing Preserve is so close to downtown and yet an oasis unto itself. We could see the Las Vegas Strip (just 8 miles away) from the cafe on the property. Which by the way, was extremely reasonably priced and the food was very good. The property is really big with so much to do. If we lived locally we would definitely become members. We spent 4 1/2 hours there and still did not see everything! There are trails and a train (tram) ride to a reconstructed Boomtown from 1905. The Nevada State Museum is on property, the Origen museum, Botanical Garden and lots of interactive educational experiences. Make sure to check out their calendar about upcoming activities on-line.

If you're looking for a cool and chill place to visit in Vegas, Springs Preserve Botanical Gardens is an absolute gem! As a botanical garden enthusiast and a proud member of the American Horticultural Society, I’m on a mission to visit as many botanical gardens as possible—and this one did not disappoint! The gardens are a beautiful replica of the Mojave Desert, featuring an impressive variety of plants that thrive in this unique ecosystem. The historical elements woven throughout the space made it even more fascinating. We took the train ride to a life-sized replica of old Vegas, complete with an old post office, bar, and historic homes that once stood in the area. The trees were breathtaking, and the cacti were absolutely stunning—a paradise for plant lovers like me. Being surrounded by so much natural beauty and history was a 10 out of 10 experience. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or just looking for a peaceful escape from the Strip, this spot is a must-visit!

I guess wrong time of year. Not much to see. Nothing blooming and a lot that was dead . Went last day of February. Weather was acceptable

Great time, spent two hours at Springs Preserve and easily could have been 4-5 hours if I walked all the nature trails, do not miss the train to the little town, lots of history to ingest. When it gets warm go inside to the indoor exhibits and there are a few movies like what to expect and history of Springs Preserve along with a film about the construction of Hoover Dam. Great opportunity for a family outing, couples, or even solo. Well worth the cost cheaper than most all non free activities on the strip or downtown

It's not scarey at all. Just an amazing experience. The staff were all young and helpful. Appreciated their efforts.

The ticket said skip the line, but that is not true and it was not at all the case. They still made me go in the main ticket line and had never heard of the fact that Viator had a skip the line option because they don’t offer that. The experience itself was great, but I was misled by Viator With Skip the line.

We love Springs Preserve I love the educational value the Preserve is. Not only do you get exposed to native plants and wildlife, but education on how the Vegas Valley water system. Sustainability, reclamation and how it all started. Phenomenal programs and exhibits.

This place was great! There are so many things to see. It is like several museums in one place, natural history, vegas history, and a small "zoo" are included. We were there for probably 2+ hours and still didn't see everything. I only live a couple of hours from Vegas, and have been there no less than 200 times, and I had no idea this place even existed. We will be going back for sure!

Excellent!! so much to see and do had a great time and the café is great. A lot of history and very informative and plenty to do with the little ones.

Well worth the price of admission. From the native species on display to the "train" ride and museum displays, the 3 hours spent there could easily have been 6.

Love the butterfly exhibit. The line moved quickly. Love the different cooling stations areas. Can’t wait for the haunted harvest event.

We loved the entire show experience. Everyone was very polite & so helpful. Would highly recommend this as a family outing.

This Nature center and Museum are fantastic! Great for all ages, including teens. We saw only a fraction of the Preserve due to 100 degree temperature. But next time we are in the Las Vegas area we will return to see the Nevada Museum, butterfly exhibit, and walk the interpretive trails. The Spring Preserve gives a wonderful opportunity to learn about the entire Mojave Desert and how Las Vegas grew. Our family highly recommends the Spring Reserve.

Good place to go with the family. Educational and the staff is friendly. The dinosaur fossils are amazing. The boom town recreation is good too!

There is a small, independent admission charge for the new display. Well worth the additional few bucks is this. It was really warm today. Now, there are just two species on display. As soon as the temperature cools down, more will be added. Nevertheless, while my two hours there, around 700 butterflies amused the tiny number of guests! TWO HOURS? Well, I had fun while watching and taking pictures from the ground. I doubt I would have liked it nearly as much if I had gone there on the weekend or on a holiday. In a few weeks, when they add additional species, I'll return. A pleasant

It was a great family activity. We walked the dinosaur exhibit and the Nevada State museum. We also did a conservation with kids class and enjoyed making our own river. It was a great day and fun for the whole family.

This place is amazing! We went twice in one week, once with just my toddler (my oldest son was sick) and once with both kids. They both loved everything, but especially the dinosaurs. The seasonal splash pad was a lifesaver for the June heat, and the hands-on exhibits inside the OriGEN museum were educational and fun. The botanical garden was beautiful. I wish we had had time for the Nevada State Museum, but it’s definitely on my list of things to do the next time I’m in Las Vegas! I highly recommend for families.

There was a lot to see and would be perfect for a family. The indoors activities were nice in the Las Vegas heat and I enjoyed the short train ride which would be fun for kids. A nice place to visit and at a great price!

We had a great time at the Spring Preserves here in Las Vegas on a sunny Sunday afternoon ! We saw the Del Solar house , walked through several nature trails overlooking the Cactus trees and vast array of pretty garden life ! The butterfly section was cute too ! We enjoyed learning about the history of Boomtown of Las Vegas life in the 1800’s after taking a fun train ride and indoors walking through the Nevada State Museum . As fairly new Nevada state Residents , we also appreciated the $9.95 a piece ticket price !

We didn’t really skip the line since there was none. We still had to check in at the ticket office and sign to acknowledge we received our tickets. We received a map with a QR code on it to the Springs Preserve app. She suggested we ride the train first to Boomtown 1903. We were there mostly to get some fresh air and hike. After piddling around the “village”, we walked along the gravel hiking trail. It is a flat easy trail. It was mostly in late winter condition. We enjoyed the cacti, succulents, other plants in the Desert Sol/Botanical Garden. Also visited the Waterworks exhibit. It was interesting and I loved the wooden xylophones. We will visit again to see the Origen & Nevada State Museums.

Really nice way to plan ahead and not worry about the fuss. The site was easy to navigate. It made the outing that much more enjoyable.

My family and I enjoyed how accessable everything is. Strollers rent for cheap and trails are paved. They even have cute leaf imprints all along the paths. Maps are handed out but also download to your phones. Bathrooms everywhere I swear every time my toddler grandson said he needed to pee we looked and there we were right next to another bathroom. I loved it, his mom loved it. The gift shops are reasonable prices. The train ride was fun. The employees were amazing and helpful. My service dog wasn't refused like many places. The dog show they had was funny and cute. And my grandson's favorite feature, the flashflood was AWESOME! He was jumping for joy when that water came flooding down and under us! My only concern was not enough interaction for him, kids his age (3). He cannot read, the animals were hiding, and the inside area just didn't have a lot his age could learn. However, the playground was wonderful, he LIVED all the statues of EVERYTHING from the pioneer people to the animals. Being that this place did keep him entertained for about 2 hrs, I'd still call that a win.

If you are a walking buff and just love history, you will love this trip. The price is extremely reasonable for the amount of things you can do , tours, walking paths, museums. I do however strongly recommend going in the fall or winter, because a lot of the enjoyable sites and activities are outside and in the middle of a Vegas summer it becomes uncomfortable and zaps your energy after about an hour and there is hours of entertainment to enjoy. We have gone several times and still have yet to see experience everything Springs reserves has to offer. We look forward to continue go back to enjoy what they have to offer.

It’s a place where history, fun and education meet. Great place to visit. Over 10,000 years of biological and geological history.

We went for science is everywhere day. We got to tour the UNLV energy efficient house. Highly recommend if you have a few hours in Las Vegas, especially if you have young children.

Oddly have been to Las Vegas for years so many times and only accidentally found out about this place the night before going this time. Sad, it needs better advertising or something. That being said it's wonderful away to spend a day learning about Nevada. Short drive from the entertainment areas and nice covered parking, not too crowded on a cool sunday in March. Could of great interactive museums that are very kid friendly and adult friendly lol. Great short historical movie offered of the preserve and the water that used to be here and made it possible for early peoples to live in the area though the springs are really gone now. The museum areas include reproduced replicas of mining town and an early idea of the town around a rail station. Replica's are fun if not entirely realistic. There is long paths one can walk to see the mostly fallen down ranch that used to be here and other areas. I think this may be the one lacking thing. Could more more historic houses and buildings here perhaps as they have done in some cities, and they really need to rebuild the structures that were here.... that would add alot to the place. There are places to eat here though i didn't check those out and a small botanic garden are. For me the museums were the best parts for sure, very wonderfully designed and so much to explore in them. Which in summer here maybe be for the best since most of that is indoors. There are also neat areas like the Waterworks you can walk through and the flash flood recreation.. so many wonderful interactive displays .. very enjoyable.

The Spring Reserve is a great diversion from the gambling and party life of the Las Vegas scene. We opted to get advanced tickets in case there was a long line but it wasn't necessary as there was no crowds. This place is somewhat easy to find but Google maps may give some misleading directions. This place was very quiet and an easy walk to get to the different exhibits and museums. Very nice displays and also very informative about the Las Vegas area and even the early LV days.

We went to Dia de Muertos Celebration Sunday Nov.6/22 my husband started to feel sick and we needed a wheelchair to leave. We received prompt attention from the wonderful employees/security Thank you so much for caring

This was our third time visiting. Springs Preserve is so large and changing certain events all year long. Recently they had the Cat and Dog Show, we went to the butterfly habitat, we learned about earth Las Vegas at Boomtown, we learned about water and water waste at Water Works, the train ride was fun and educational. This place has so much for all of the family to enjoy.

This is our favorite membership in town. Kids (and adults) love it and there is always so much to do. Plus the views at the divine cafe are incredible.

Great place to go with families. Lots of activities and exhibits for kids young and older. Had a great time with my little one.

A magical, healing oasis where beautiful nature flourishes! Great for families! I love all of it, especially The Butterfly Habitat and so many educational exhibits. Go there just to walk the grounds, explore the sites and take break to breath in nature!

My favorite part is that it's a nice escape from the city in the middle of the city The open air it's always clean staff is friendly

My daughter is obsessed with butterflies so we were planning on just looking around a bit and going to the butterfly exhibit. My kids had so much fun we spent hours exploring all of the exhibits.

Lots of tranquil paths to wander through featuring many many kinds of cacti and other succulents as well as trees and surprising flowers I didn’t know could grow here with the right care. Butterfly habitat (seasonal of course) is a nice conclusion to the botanic garden walks. The two museums are small but nicely presented. See the changing exhibits you never know what you’ll find. Both museums touch on the history both current and ancient of the Las Vegas area. Play grounds for the kids, and gourmet inspired cafe for the grown ups. There are some kid pleasing offerings in the cafe too. The Origen museum has some desert animal and insects exhibits - I was sure they were taxidermy until they moved. !! It’s worth a stop for a taste of the area that’s removed from the city.

Free parking and lots of it. They started building the site in 1983. When we first entered it didn't look like much but as you progress through the site it just gets better and better. We were there for 5 hours and did not see it all. It is wonderful, nature at its finest. Also you learn about how people lived in the desert and how we use those same principles today. The two Nevada State Museums at the end are excellent as well. This was tour was well worth the money and great for families. A tip for visiting Las Vegas: don't miss visiting the following two gems! Red Rock Canyon ( only 20 minutes or so from the strip ) Cost per car $15 for all day! Valley of Fire ( about a 1 hour 25 min. drive down the freeway from the strip ) Cost $10 per car all day. Don't let the drive out there fool you into thinking you are wasting your time as it looks bleak and looks like nothing is there. These two areas will make you think your on another planet! They both offer hiking at every stop along the way! They are both jaw dropping nature experiences! When you go back to Las Vegas from the Valley of Fire stop at the gas station truck stop to fuel up ( its the only one out there and gas is cheap). Inside you will see a little cafe, we took a chance and ate there after asking the staff at the gas station how good the food was. Remember its a truck stop so they have to be good. The food is outstanding and well priced, with fast friendly service too. You will be glad you ate there!

Went to booth, and they sent us to ticket taker. Who was still confused. It would have been easier to just purchase tics at window.

My son and I spent the afternoon riding bikes, visiting the new exhibit, its always a fun time! My son really enjoys the preserve