Reviews of Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park. (Sports Complex) in Las Vegas (Nevada).

Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park

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Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park

Sports Complex

State park

500 E Washington Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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8 am–4 pm

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8 am–4 pm

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8 am–4 pm

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Reviews of Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park

Ethem Coskun

Great museum and one of the must visit places in Las Vegas I would say. You can information of how Vegas was first established in the desert. And the well preserved artifacts from those years were worth to see. We tried to put ourselves in those peoples' place where they survived in the desert and tried to establish a civilization. No water, no electricity.. tough times.. Admission is 3 dollars per person ( December 2022). There is also a small souvenir shop inside. Parking is free.

Jasmine Johnson

We enjoyed this museum and historical building site. Adequate parking area, and friendly staff on site. Open Tues-Sat, 8-4ish. Admission fee required, small gift store and some light snacks available for purchase. Public restrooms for visitors to this state park. Indigenous artifacts, history of the fort and adobe structure. Informative 15 minute video that can be watched, in their small theatre area. Other Las Vegas historical information about the beginning settlers who came to the Las Vegas valley area starting in the 1800's. A nice way to spend the morning or afternoon.

Dena Jones

This is an amazing historical place and I am surprised that there weren't many more visitors. It's only 3 dollars to go and see a slice of history and there is plenty of parking. The gift shop is cute and filled with all kinds of fun facts about the place. Shelly the turtle is adorable and the fish pond is a nice touch. Plenty of picnic tables to sit and take a look back into history.

Chance Eads

An amazing historic location. You can spend a while walking around enjoying the scenery and there is a lot you can learn about Las Vegas here. If I am not mistaken it is the oldest or one of the oldest buildings in Las Vegas!

C Hed

Quite an interesting state park right near the downtown area. The staff was SUPER friendly and was excited to show us around. It’s amazing to think that just about 100 years ago, Las Vegas was still just a very small settlement and has exploded in what it is today. Worth a visit.

Sherri C.

This is where Vegas began. Super visitors center and museum. The oldest standing structure in all of Nevada is STILL here. Friendly and informed staff. Great gift shop too! Not far from the Neon Museum, and right next to the Natural History museum.

Christine Barajas

Historical site located in a sprawling city. The entrance is $3 and the oldest Vegas building built in 1855 is located here. You'll find many artifacts and learn a bit of the history of the valley. Well worth the trip.

Robert M.003

Go back in time in the middle of a sprawling city! You will find out what Las Vegas was like before the casinos, hotels, and traffic. $3 for entry. Free parking. Lots information packed in a small place at the visitor center including old pictures, miniature models, tools, and much more. Make sure to see a wonderfully made video about the history. When you step outside you will see remains of the old fort, wagons, an adobe building, walls, and a creek. They also have a nice gift shop. Check it out!

Brian Cotter

Really well done historic park right on Las Vegas Blvd. We were impressed immediately with how well the history was presented in the displays. There is a really great video as well. The park rangers were very welcoming and informative.

Nicholas McLaughlin

Great piece of history that unfortunately seems missed by both locals and visitors. Admission is $3. Parking is plentiful either on the east side of the entrance or at the adjacent Heritage Park (your car will be safe here). Both inside and outside there are wonderful displays of artifacts, informative plaques/videos, etc. This is also a tranquil spot with the small stream running through when you need a break from walking.

Don Finney

Very nice historic park. I did a blacksmith class that was amazing and well done. They were also offering a dutch oven cooking class that looked really fun. Check their website for the class offerings.

ismail arslangiray

It is a great history. Get ready to learn about Las Vegas and how it got started.

Town Traveller

Only $3 with plenty of history about the early days of Las Vegas. The staff are really nice and helpful too!

Tracy Sahleen

Such a truly interesting place to experience. So much more goes into the history of the area, then I knew before I visited. A great little film and the still have part of the original fort

Lada Plihalova

It's a small place but very interesting if you like to know about local history. They have nice artefacts in the main info center and also possibility to see 20minute movie with the earliest history of this place. Than you can go explore the farm. I liked it, because so far I always heard history from the Boulder dam (Hoover dam) building, but roots are stretching far beyond this.

Sheila Keast

So much history within the Vegas valley ... I can't imagine what the pioneers went through they had to be incredibly strong !! A small museum but definitely worth a visit !!

Efraim Petel

While it is a small place, it is very educational. We watched the indoor displays and walk in the outdoor area. Well maintained and important to understand the history of the Las Vegas history.

Kerry Coyne

Really cool to stand where vegas started. History in museum was cool and informative. To think there used to be an oasis and natural springs just seems strange in vegas now. Some of the original structures are there. I thought it was worth seeing. Would have been nice to see more of the buildings and original structures

Predrag Ilic

Where Las Vegas began... is the sign that greets those who wish to see this monumental structure. On its own it is nothing special but when introduced to history and importance of the place for what the city of Las Vegas is today, it is more than worth knowing.

Omar 90s

Probably on of the most underrated places to go in vegas, people need to go there!! It’s amazing, full with history and a wonderful staff very friendly and knowledgeable. I had a great time of my own, taking pictures and watching the 10+ video they tour you about the general history of las vegas valley. The admission is just $3 dollars, very affordable, buy a book or a souvenir while being there, support the cause. Btw follow me on instagram @omarenergyphoto

Jeff Vahala

Neat little state park talks allot of history of Vegas! $3 park fee! It's real big but very interesting!

Don Tidwell

Must see for vegas history fans (and Fallout fans)

Karen Yau

The Fort was small but it was situated in the middle of the city. I enjoyed learning about the history of how Las Vegas was founded through the exhibition, 20 minute video, and exploring what remained of the Fort. There was a blacksmith section in the Fort where blacksmith classes are available at certain times of the year.

Larry Kuperman

Everyone coming to Las Vegas whether as a visitor or a resident should visit the fort to get a sense of our history, of how Las Vegas came to be. You can take in the experience in an hour or less, including the movie, but it will change your perspective forever. Great place to visit.

Zappy Oak

The old Mormon Fort is honestly one of the best places to go when exploring the great desert of las Vegas. A ticket can costs about $2 to $3 per person or if you have a kids that is under 12 years old they can come in free of charge. And sometimes the Museum hold events, like a blacksmithing class or a scavenger hunt for little kids. And if you want to buy something there is a gift shop and if you are still curious they have a movie running for free about the history of the Fortress in the museum. I highly recommend this Museum to anyone in the area.

Baby Stewey

Nice historic site minutes from Fremont madness. Very helpful staff, stuff for kids to do. They offer blacksmithing classes once a month on a coal forge!

Adam Norton

There's great information here on the history of the Las Vegas area and the staff are friendly and happy to answer your questions. They have models as well as the restored grounds you can see from the road. I was expecting a big hike across the property but it's really not big you can go through it in 30 minutes or really check out the details and spend an afternoon there

brenda crismon (MadeOdd)

Very interesting part of Vegas history. It's self guided, you can walk around and check it out for as long as you like. There is information posted thruout the grounds, and a 20 min movie about the first settlement in Vegas. I was told that guided tours are available as well. It's worth the $3 admission to checkout!

Sherri

Hidden gem in Las Vegas. Clean, significant place in Las Vegas history and super nice staff. $1.00 admission - can’t beat that! Do yourself a favor and spend 30 minutes of your day to check it out.

michelle nelson

This is where Vegas started. Lots of history in short video. Small museum with gift shop. Enjoyed sitting next to spring listening to the birds. Picnic area under shade trees (take something to cover table). Needed to get out of quarantine and this was the perfect place to go.

Devin Moore

Great place to learn about the early history of Las Vegas. Can be a quick visit (30 mins) or you could spend over 2 hours soaking it all in. Our kids love going, we go once a year.

Ken and Alicia Lund

Tons of interpretive signs and exhibits make this a very worthwhile stop in Las Vegas for a history enthusiast, especially a pioneer, western, or Mormon history lover. I enjoyed my visit.

MR. Onizuka

I cannot speek about the museum itself, but I took the best blacksmithing class here and wow. I would take more than one class if they didn't full up almost immediately! And it's verry far from the south side of town. Please hold some classes in the south end please 🙏 …

Matt Wilsey

Its a nice place to visit. The Staff are very friendly. If you like old City History of Vegas, just go there!

Justin McIntosh

One of the smaller state parks, but the ranger on hand was very informative and nice. The ruins are well preserved, and give a nice glimpse back to life from the 1860s. The desert tortoise was a great touch!

ashley goddard

This place is a hidden gem. For a small 3 dollar admission fee, it's a good way to spend about 1.5 hours. When you first go inside, definitely ask about the scavenger hunt. It's really fun and you end up learning things you thought you already knew. There's so much to see here, including the oldest building in las vegas, and they have a koi pond! At the end of your trip, you can pick from their assortment of moderately priced souvenirs. (My son and niece picked a bunch of different rocks and a bracelet and some flavored honey sticks) We will definitely visit again! 😊👌👍

Carol Ann

If you are a local, you should check the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort out. I have lived in Nevada for about 20 years and enjoy learning history about my adopted state. Also a "to do" item for tourists. A nice break from the casinos just off Las Vegas Boulevard. Maybe take the Old Fort & Mob Museum in the same day. Both are interesting & worth checking out!

VaLon Lee

Very interesting place about the history is Las Vegas before the gambling came. Had lots of cool history.

billie bakhshi

Nice place to learn about the origins of Las Vegas, and history of the area before it became Las Vegas.

Philip Smith

Great spot to check out for an hour and see the humble beginnings of Las Vegas

Lori Moye

Take a step back in time and visit this hidden gem in the middle of downtown Vegas. Interesting history of the Vegas that once was. Free on site parking and only $3 to enter the grounds.

Michael Lyman

Great piece of Las Vegas history located right downtown. Lots to learn about in a nicely maintained state park with friendly staff. There is a small entrance fee of $3.

Anthony Boggs

Took my young daughter. Was most interesting. Provided an excellent window into the local past and the people who loved here and came here. I highly recommend it.

Sarah Russell

I liked it for its historical value. The Visitors Center has a 15 minute video that adds a good deal of onsite in how Las Vegas came to be.

Jason Deuce Brandt

Wow this place was amazing. It was truly a humbling experience seeing what ot was like to like without air conditioning or washing machines!

Niel

Really cool place to visit if your in Vegas

Nathan Lunt

Definitely a neat little museum. Lots of interesting little tidbits about the beginnings of Las Vegas.

Guy Caldwell

Learned alot of early Las Vegas history. Great museum and only $3 to get in.

Kelley Ramsey

It's a gem! Where Las Vegas began. Lots of interesting history and a nice way to spend a couple of hours.

Hamid Mustafa

Nice theme to see how Vegas was in past. Would recommend to visit.

Jeannine Swallie

Wonderful place for kids to learn about Vegas history, and to run around just being kids!

Joseph Kelly

A lot of history here. The war memorial is such a special place. I visit every day now, since I am found it.

Mumble “Mumblestein” Stein

An important and interesting historical site from very early Las Vegas. It's a really well presented and maintained facility. A lot of new work is being done to the grounds that improve the experience. I look forward to visiting in the future. A great value at 3 bucks too (2021 dollars).

Mindy Shipley

This is an interesting stop with the history of the beginnings of Las Vegas. I would have liked to see more signage outside telling me what I was looking at (there are trees and other structures) but the employees there are knowledgeable and can answer any questions.

Erin B

The Old Mormon fort was awesome! Lots of fun activities and things to see about the first settlers in Las Vegas with a minimal admission price. We went for the Pioneer Day celebration and took our three young children and they very much enjoyed it; it is a great visit for anyone looking to learn more about the city's history!

Laura Dixon

Great museum and friendly knowledgeable staff. Great to find the history behind the origins of Las Vegas and learn about the Native Americans and Euro American settlers.

Bruce “Kittylicking69” Mac Elrath

Excellent state park. First settlement in Las Vegas Nevada. Educational experience, nice displays of frontier life. Actual first building! Nice picnic tables and shade cover. $3 entrance fee. Kids under 12 years are free. Original Mormon Church Fort.

dana demore

Good museum if you want to learn about Las Vegas history. Great facility and friendly staff. Pleasantly surprised. Definitely recommend!

James Harman

Fully explains how Las Vegas was founded and the people involved. The visitor center tells you What to expect when you get to the outside exhibits and has a good film. Plan to spend a good hour or more.

Susan Shapiro

Loved it. Very interesting to learn about the beginnings of The Meadow, Las Vegas

Ruth Jones

A little known Museum in Las Vegas. Very well done! Starts off with an informative series of displays and a great movie detailing the story of the birth of Las Vegas dating back to the 1800's. The outdoor are includes parts if the original structure of the Mormon Fort. There are wagons and lots of tools reminiscent of Las Vegas of yesteryear. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

Judy Buzzetti-Brooke

The history of this Adobe is what makes this place so special. It's basically the birth place of Las Vegas!

M Urb (Nick)

It is $3 for entry, and it has super rich history.

david edwards

Great early history of the valley, life was tough in those early days. No glitz, but very interesting for the curious.

Donna Nicholson

This is a nice historical site to visit to understand the origins of Las Vegas. The museum has interesting information and is laid out well. It is also only $1 entry for adults which is very reasonably priced. The fort itself isn't much to look at but I enjoyed imagining what it would've been like in 1855.

Allan Rogers

This is the place! Great location where Las Vegas began. It's not all original since so many people have occupied the space but they've got some great displays and the oldest building in Southern Nevada. Underrated place where a ton of interesting history happened.

Debra Davis

The staff make you want to learn. Super laid back clean and friendly . A taste of older times

Tyler McArthur

This was a fun place to soak up some Las Vegas history you don't always hear about. It definitely filled in some gaps in my knowledge about the history of the area. The movie was interesting, and the displays informative. Me and my parents walked around the old fort afterwards for about 15 minutes. I'd definitely recommend it if you want a change of scenery from the Strip.

Janice Hill

This was a very impressive slice of history, hiding right in the middle of downtown Vegas! We arrived early on a Saturday morning and the place was a ghost town! The rangers were waiting and ready for us. Ranger Carson gave us a great tour, he covered the history of Natives in the Valley, the arrival of early settlers, the development of the fort, wagon train routes, and the early work that led Las Vegas to become what it is today! We definitely won't forget the story of the First Lady of Las Vegas, Helen J. Stewart!For a small footprint, this State Park packs a lot of history in. Plan a little extra time and ask about making an Adobe brick or the Dutch Oven cooking competitions! Old Mormon Fort is certainly worth the price of admission!

Angel Rodriguez

A wonderful museum that holds great performances/demonstrations.

Cristianna Nelson

Was pretty cool to learn about Vegas before it was The Vegas! My dad grew up going here so it was neat for him to take me back and show me around.

Stacey Reisch

It was fun to wander the Old Fort. There weren't any docents to explain the fort. It was a self guided tour & theater with a video.. There was a list of items to locate throughout the visitor center & fort like a treasure hunt. Once it was completed & turned in a prize was given.

yuliya jawale

Small museum about history of Las Vegas.

Matthew Wyman

Its a nice historic park that has a nice video of some of the early founders of Las Vegas. Only costs a dollar so great price! There isn't much to see though and the outside exhibits could use more signs. They are just about to open a house that has some of the original wall of the fort so I'm sure I'll go back and update my review.

Dawne P

It was a very enjoyable experience. Not only is it $2 to get in, unless you're handicapped which I am so it was free, it's very informative. You just have to take your time and look at everything. We stopped at a sandwich shop and brought our lunch there which we ate in a grassy shaded area outside and that was also very enjoyable with the breezes. No stress, no crowds, no long lines and again it is handicap accessible. They even have electric wheelchairs that you can use. I just happen to have brought my own. LOL

bryan wimmer

Awesome little museum - love the use of mirrors to display the upper areas of the fort's tower. When we went, there was some sort of blacksmithing class going on.

Benjamin Harker

We thought the video was fun explaining the early history of Vegas, and we ate lunch at some picnic tables. Entry was a few bucks. The displays were interesting but a little underwhelming.

Ryan Shoemaker

I've been here twice and both times it was a great experience.

Trenton Poulson

Nice family friendly place to go and learn a little Las Vegas history. It's not too big and strollers are best with bigger wheels due to the gravel. But we did fine with our stroller.. don't let that steer you away from this place!

Erik Marshall

Blacksmithing class in the middle of the week is a great way to expand your life.

Bon Manhkong

The birth place of Las Vegas! Very interesting...

Pam Boling

This truly is a hidden gem in Las Vegas. Many people - especially tourists - don't know about it. There is so much to learn here about the history of Las Vegas. If you love learning, I highly recommend visiting the Mormon Fort. Even if you aren't a history buff, just seeing the artifacts, the museum, and the fort itself is worth the trip. For $1/person, how can you go wrong? I must say, it's probably the best $2 I've spent in a long time for my son and me.

Bryan Rantala

Friendliest staff ever. Really good history experience. Come see the oldest standing structure in Vegas.

Rob Graham

I didn't know this place was here until I got a state park pass. This place has so much history and its located right on the strip. The recreated version of the creek that once flowed is a nice touch.

Anupa D.

A small museum with lots of information, grounds maintained like 'the past', a garden with old plants including mesquite's, several varieties of willows and cotton. The female ranger knew lots of information to share. The bathrooms have cool glass tiles that let in the light without a loss in privacy. Tiny gift shop has plenty of items for sale. If you have a couple of days in Vegas, you should drop in to it

Ashley Renee Notte

The Las Vegas Old Mormon Fort is amazing it is old and has the greatest things in there from long ago. You should get your parents to get them to take you! They have real stage couches, real guns and everything! Its amazing, i wish I was young again sometimes.

Jerry Larsen

Very interesting place, site of the first permanent European settlement in the vegas valley. Small state park in the city limits of vegas. Not much of the original buildings left, but the did a good job making it close to original as possible. Interesting exhibits and displays

Dan Barletta

Cool historic look at early Las Vegas settlement.carson was very helpful and informative. Watched the 20 minute movie and walked the site in about an hour.nice little gift shop and a good section of books

Globe Trotter

I good piece of Vegas history and its beginning. Worth couple bucks entrance and an hour or so around. Close to downtown,the Museum of Natural History and the Neon Museum.

Brent Leavitt

Had a great time learning the history of Vegas. Worth a trip for anyone coming to visit this town that likes history. Little does most people know that Vegas wasn't always the gambling town that it is now.

Erik McKelvey

Glad this has been preserved. Awesome history.

Ben Nicholes

Very friendly staff. More artifacts than I expected. Interactive activities for the kids, nice shaded picnic tables. A history of Las Vegas that is not well known. Nice state park.

Paris Loonsfoot

Cute but very cold🥶 this night 😑 …

Forest Platt

Interesting place to visit if you're into history. Visit the location where Las Vegas started and learn how and why it grew to be the city it is today. It's a must see for Fallout fans.

Karen Kohl

Lovely visitor shop/ museum....a great addition since I first visited Mormon fort 35 yrs ago! I will go back for a return visit!

Sundarah Hammontree

The oldest standing Vegas building was amazing and so was the history of the area. Great staff.

GeorgiaGurl CampLyfe

Nice small park for kids

Emily Chang

If you have a bit of imagination and time, a place to reflect on the history of Nevada and Las Vegas. Knowledgeable staff. Small interpretive center and remnants of the various functions the fort served.

Jacob Lundquist

Cool to visit a part of Las Vegas' long history. They have re-created the fort and have some of the original pieces. It was an interesting stop on our way through town!

Tricia Toner

It was only a dollar per person it's not the biggest place but it's pretty cool to see the walls of the fort and when I went they had art projects for my smaller daughter and a blacksmith for my son it was a very nice afternoon

Ted Prohowich

With all of the development in Las Vegas, the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort has taken many forms since 1855. The displays are very educational and you get a perspective you get on the survival of Native Americans and colonists. The starts of a town as a way stop between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. Its survival through the depression. Its use to test concrete for Hoover Dam. To being in the midst of a major metropolitan area.

Aaron Bell

Interesting piece of las vegas history.

K Darrow

Cool place. Julie Farkas can hook you up with medical supplies.

Jacob Sconyers

Well curated and interesting historical interpretation in the visitor's center, but limited historical stuff to see on the grounds. Except for a couple of walls in one building, everything was rebuilt for tourists in the late 20th century.

Rodney Hill

My family and myself had a most wonderful experience, the volunteers were so informative and kind, my ancestors were pioneers and taking part of the anniversary was splendid, their is a park next to the fort for lunch and to sit in the shade, for me my heart was full in reading all the material about the displays

Chris Kirschman

Very interesting history on Las Vegas and the fort. Artifacts, short movie, models of time periods, knowledgeable staff. All for $1 per person.

Michael de Lange

Great resource to learn a little of Las Vegas's history and see it's oldest building. Admission is only $3. It's a steal. Check it out

Raymond Souza

A incredible landmark never realize how much history Vegas really had outside of the area and I am credible price

David H

Nice place to visit with the family. Who would have thought that Los Vegas was founded by Mormons.

Steven Shaw

Great place to learn about the history of Las Vegas! Fun for kids to see as well.

Craig Raschka

If you like history, then you will like this cool museum about Las Vegas. It was 3 dollars per person when I went in 2019.

Tyler Washburn

Come here and Julie farkas as will patch you up. That's vegas baby

Craig Johnson (thenaturalmedic)

Really super cool 👍 will be back when I have more time to spend here …

Chris Constantine

We spent a delightful hour or two walking through a history book of the original Las Vegas, restored better than ever.

Dante Autry

Great place to stock up on medical supplies and Julie farkas is so nice

zeke Espejo

In a city known for entertainment of shows and gambling and many other modern distractions, this hiistoric place brings you back to the start of vegas and before. Life was ruff and simple. Take time to find the hiden yems of this place.

David Meyer

It's an interesting bit of history that most people are probably not familiar with. Displays in the newer modern building are well done. The outdoors area and old buildings are a bit sparse.

Tony Fang (tf245yay)

Place definitely has historical significance but admission was a tad expensive.

Maranda Martin

I took my 3 kids, and we absolutely loved it, we found out from family later, that we are related to Rose Warren, so that was awesome we read about the settlers, did a tour and loved every second thank you,

John Landry

I'm a history but.... So glad I got to see this place.

Sherylee Portrey

$3 entry fee for 12+. It was fun to see how Vegas got started and how they used to live in the mid 1800s.

Cheryl Tong

Not much to see, but the staff there were lovely! A nice piece of Nevada history for those who are interested, and the price is very reasonable

Jimmy Hendon

Interesting if you're into history. Never knew it existed. Also never knew that Vegas had a natural water supply 100+ years ago.

Natalie Millares

Staff was extremely nice and shared facts of history before we went exploring. 100% worth the $3 fee.

Lisa Reyes

It's a nice place to take a Christian orientated family for a short little look-see.lots of history about the Mormon influences in Vegas in the passed.

Kelly Grieve

Interesting reading, good place to let kids run off some steam, even with the minimal fee.

Yvette Skinner

Great piece of history. Very glad this site was preserved for future generations. Good displays that share insight into the harsh pioneer life of the 1800's.

Andrew Hamilton

Great piece of Las Vegas history - excellent collection and preservation of a 200 year old way of life in an external and internal museum

matt fischer

Great interpretative site for the early European history of Las Vegas.

Evan Allen

Great place for kids. Scavenger hunt was fun. They had lemonade and cookies. My son wants a flintlock 🔫. …

Liam O'Brien

Amazing place to visit, atmosphere dripping with history.

Simon Joyce

I love Vegas but I would not go out side with sun cream again, thank god for Old Las Vegas, I had somewhere to get in out of the sun

don thomas

Great place to learn the history of Vegas.

Bruce

All the displays of the past are all done excellent. Morman fort is the real thing

David Z

Me and my brother are from Canada and was in Las Vegas for some vacation time and found this place by chance.I would like to say it's a great place to visit and the employes know a lot of the local history.Two thumbs up

Caterina Honores Lyng

It is a small place but we found it interesting. A huge contrast to the Las Vegas casinos. I am glad we saw it.

David Hollis Johnson

This is a must for anyone interested in the history of Las Vegas and how it all came to be!

Zetta Dude

The Followers of the Apocalypse are really helping the people of New Vegas through this ancient fort. Surprised it still stood after the Great War. (Fallout: New Vegas reference)

Terry S

This is a great piece of pre-Las Vegas history that not many people know about, and it's only a dollar to get in, and free for 12 and under!

My Mom

The place is great, Followers of the Apocalypse provide first-class service regardless of either you a NCR squatter or a local from Freeside.

Amanda Bishop

What a wonderful experience to see this old fort in the middle of Las Vegas. Can down and see and experience the Fort

Mike W

Attended a beginner blacksmithing class. The class was great the location is very interesting to learn about.

Raymond Ellis

This was an interesting historical site. I enjoyed the orientation film and the museum and fort exhibits. The park rangers was very informative also

Keith Reynolds

Great little museym, quite different from the bright lights and gives a good insight into the history of Las Vegas

Sue Ancell

Best $3 ever!!!! Loved it!! The park ranger was fantastic!! We filled in the kids treasure hunt and got a prize!! Highly recommended!!!!

Sally Forner

Great western history! A must visit when in Las Vegas!

C and W Pichler

This museum is a gem that should be visited and treasured. Two and a half hours wasn't enough time to explore everything.

Todd Hermiller

Nice place to visit for an hour or so. Some good history about how Las Vegas began.

Hannah Henderson

Great information and very historically interesting!

Mike Powers

GREAT place to visit to truly understand the transition to, and amazing transformation of Las Vegas from desolate desert to Oasis of wealth and prosperity!!!

Adan Solis

Fun place to visit. And super cheap! I would definitely recommend if you have nothing else to do. Also staff is friendly!

Eric Peterson

Great information I never knew that the Morman's were the first to settle the Vegas area.

Robert Shinazy

Very cool historical spot in Las Vegas

Korr

Very friendly staff, lots of history, 1 dollar per adult kids are free best money you can spend for a family event.

Nyle Jacobsen

I didn't realize how much history with Vagas and the Mormons, the Dutch oven cooking they fed us was wonderful..

Andrew Scafidi

A great piece of history! A must for anyone who wants to understand a big piece of how Las Vegas started.

Full Purpose And Heart

Very cool. A fun bit of history about Las Vegas!

Out and About With Diane

This is a great place to learn about the history of Las Vegas and surrounding area. For a $3 donation, it is worth it.

Connie Trittin

Great historical place.

Angelito Robles

I loved coming here and being able to learn about the beginning of Las Vegas and the expansion of the Church settlement.

Kim Andersen

This is where it all began. We enjoyed learning about the history of the area. We enjoyed talking to Ray about his knowledge of the area.

André Hubert

The oldest building and starting place of it all. Worthy of a quick visit for the $3.

AJ Flanigan

One of my favorite casinos. Makes you feel like you're walking through a little city. Home of Zumanity!

Jodi Gardner

I thought it was really cool! Video and small museum but it was the beginning of Vegas!

Grace Bealer

It was really nice and really well done, thank you for persevering history and sharing it with us

Morgan Ray

Very informative with great information with a complete history and video. You got to walk around all the buildings and only a dollar to get in

Danielle Raichel

Not good not bad. Neutral. It is old, history is nifty, not somewhere to spend the day. Maybe 30 minutes to stretch your legs.

Jason Mills

Neat little museum. Friendly and helpful staff person at the front. Clean. Well maintained.

E Yen

It is truly a little oasis in the city. When you are inside, you forget you are in Las Vegas.

Jade R.J Walker W.B

It tells all the history

Russ and Nic

Funtastic place to visit.

Kathleen Martin

What an unexpected surprise! This place is peaceful and serene. Loved the trees!

Kasia HP

Very small place, but an important part of Las Vegas history.

Sandra Walker

DUP members were great. Dressed in period costumes inhenced my experience.

The Jeff Sorensen Show

They have a new visitors center and I learned so much. Exceedingly cool

Phillip Venice

The staff here is lovely, and it's a nice, cheap place to experience some history.

Daniel White

The staff here is friendly and it's a nice, cheap place to experience some history.

Patsy Stuva

Oldest building in Nevada. Recreation of Fort and great history of Las Vegas

Zak H

Old piece of Mornon History. Good Place to learn how vegas was shape.

Angel N

They have great events here at the Mormon Fort. I love volunteering to help out here.

Karen Saberzadeh

It's interesting for some history of Las Vegas and only costs $3.

Paty Lou

I havent gone here yet but for a buck i will probably visit more than once. Ill let everyone know how I like it.

Cindi Guerrero

A pictures of the ballpark to do a lot of good things to Cashman Field

Marilyn Brodeur

This was a nice change of pace from the glitzy strip. It reminded me of the frontier nature that Las Vegas used to be.

alfred

Nice place could be updated and better maintained. Why do you have to pay $2 to get in ?

Kevin Sellstrom

Great experience, wonderful park and great staff!

Juanita Ramirez

Great museum. Nice employees

Ron Peterson

Great historical site. Dating back to the Mormon trail days go figer

Ed N.

Great historical site. Staff were knowledgable and friendly.

Min Kyaw

It was nice place. Admission fee was $3.00 per person.

Kristina Mason

Had a great day exploring Old Las Vegas with my son.

Hilary Nelson

Fun place to walk around and see Las Vegas history

Jeff Young

Great place to go when you are bored. Nice experience and history

Lilly Cudal

Amazing place, how said Vegas only has casino's

Michael Sampsell Sr.

Cool place a lot of history t by there. I enjoyed it

D Marie

It only cost $1 to visit this Museum the first settlers here in Las Vegas where the Mormons

Miguel Ángel Ibáñez Mompeán

small but interesting museum. very nice, helpful people

Randy King

Great place to learn about the birth of Las Vegas.

Diego Martinez

Beautiful

darlene donoghue-anekwe

How difficult life must have been. Really fun. History in the making!

Alejandro De Quesada

Fine museum on local history.

Oliver Smith

Cool little bit of history and it only cost a buck to get in!

Gary Newman

Well kept up facilities and fort area. Nice story boards.

Steve Matsumura

Closed when I got there. Would have been interesting I bet. Next time.

Yvette Edwards

Learn the history of Nevada through sideshow, native American artifacts ,and a real fort

Laura Ybarra

Bit of history. Loved it. I recommend

Karl Bakla

With a 1 buck entrance fee it might be the best bargain in Las Vegas

john schoening

Great historic place to visit.

Karina Moore

Interesting history to learn, and fun for our little kids.

David Cosgrove

If you want to learn about Vega's past well part of it

Neal Wagliardo

Interesting location of early LV history!!!

Danny Fridley

Enjoyed visiting one of the first Mormon settlements.

dean Caruso

Took relatives there when they're here from out of town they seem to enjoy it

Cody Olson

A great historical place to visit. Highly recommended

Michelle Thorla

Really well maintained park, really interesting and worth the 3$

Tiffany Osentowski

Love learning history about places. Nice little fort.

Lorrie Martin

Real sense of Las Vegas history here.Loved it.

Henry McArthur

I did not realize how involved the LDS people were in the establishment of the valley.

Will Allphin

Very cool piece of history...unexpected in the Metro area.

Adam Lichfield

Affordable museum dedicated to the origen of Las Vegas.

David Young

Oldest settlement in Vegas. Very interesting!

Erica Oseff

Great historical visit!

Ryan Helms

Oldest structures in vegas! Only 3 bucks to get in!

Mark Carter

This is a well preserved fort and it chronicles the beginning of the area

Deth Machina

So much history at this place, and the staff was really friendly.

Troy Draper

Very interesting place to visit, take the tour..

mike scott

ITS really informative only a dollar too so cheap.

Brayden Albright

This is where the Followers of the Apocalypse can be found in Fallout: New Vegas.

Alfredo Gallegos

Great historical place!!! People in charge?!?!?

West Coast Desi

Worth visiting. Protected very nicely.

Diane Van Stralen

Very interesting. Learned so much history.

Darlene Wagner

Plan on visiting on my next trip to Las Vegas sometime this year.

Erik Bjers

A little history of Las Vegas but not much there.

Annika Jensen

Love taking the kids to read and learn about history

Patricia Rodrigues

Besides casinos... there's history in Las Vegas!

Vincur

Patrolling the mojave almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter.

Jeremy White

Very cool place. Worth the visit.

Marsha Kimberlin

If you like history stop at this place.

MrsGreen Apple

It's a must see. I love it all

Sam Smith

Super fun piece of history 👍 …

Jordan C

Cool little hidden gem of a state park!!

Janet West

Super interesting and fun for all ages

nancy Sullins

So much history here...very interesting

RUTH Bell

Awesome place to go and learn about the pioneers.

Paul Boehm

It tells you how Las Vegas was started.

daniel marchetto

Inexpensive, great displays in and out...

Jerry Williams

$3 they cover the history well

Theresa Hargrove

Not a long your but really neat to see

Spencer Beard

Thank you for keep this gem beautiful.

Faye Schubert

Really interesting fort in Las Vegas!

brian nelson

It was interesting to see the history of the fort

Oleg K

Yes, it is state park. And it looks like state park

Ro Rober.

Interesting history of early Las Vegas

George Hunter

Fun time. Great bit of histoy.

Sadie Young

Very interesting. Humble beginnings.

Kat Kruse

Lovely place to get a little Zen.

Brother Roop teaches the Bible

Fun place

nicholaas2006

It's history. Deserves to be checked out.

Russ Barnum

Awesome especially on 24th of July

Kevan M. Cleaver

Birthplace of Vegas. What's not to like.

Keith Farley

Really cool history!

Julianne Spendlove

I love to learn history.

Gaming With Meteor

Great place to walk with the kids

Michael H

Wish there was an actual tour.

kevin gomez

Amazing!!

rana irfan

It's just ok

Alana Saldivar

I love it free.

Shad Robey

Its a cool place to vusit

Hieu Huynh

Alove Alive Acare Amen

Mary Wammack

The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. We took a photography class, ended up being the only people in the class, and we had fun.

tony black

It's ok

Joanne Jeorgesen

Las Vegas is my heart

Amberdawn Bowdish - Janke

Not a lot of things to see

ARES GOW

Beautiful design 😍𓂀 …

Isabel Sandoval

Love this place really educational

Delphine Amirouche

I enjoyed so much

Ricardo Franco

Great place for the kids

E. Blythers

Knowledge attendant.

Eduardo Fraga Sasco

Oh very good very good

Dave Bloom

Closed due to covid.

Luisa Ixmatlahua

Cheap ... come in on Pioneer Day

Angelia Lilly

Historic preservation of old west

isabella bro

Beautiful state park

Tina Corley

Beautiful

DESHUN NEWTE

Kreg Overstreet

Cool place Loved it

Phillip Moise, SR

A wealth of historical info.

Denny Craig

Great piece of history

Melissa Ovando

Cuteee

Whole Nedz Needs

Full of Vegas history

Edward Yetemian

History.

Leilani Needham

Neat little place of history

Gail Thomas

Quaint and peaceful.

D. R. Cox

Interesting place!

Ron Dunning

Nice historical place

Crystal Smith

Very cool place

John Greene

Very peaceful

Shane Fox

🌽🔋🏡 …

Ron Keathley

Recommended to all.

Cory Nelson

A standing piece of history

Vaughn Roberts

😯 I Had No Idea⁉️ …

El nephy

Neat educational place

Michael McCoy

Great place to visit

Linda Dulaney

Great place to visit

Marco Serrano

Good

Ben Jon

Very educational

Steve Carrell

Historic

Joy Foster

Nice park.

Positively Offensive

Lots of history here

Adrian Goodman

Great service

William Kight

Historical site

Ken-DOLL

More of a 4.5

Mary Mauch

Interesting place

Kevin J. KC7ZOH

Great history

Nathanael Caraballo

A trip on the time

Mike Johnson

Great history

Juan Carlos

Just visiting

Yvonne Munongo

Interesting

raffaella Macor-Garcia

Nice place

Greshum Chikoti

A nice place

Judy Winters

Very interesting. Learned the history of Las Vegas and how it grew out of the location of a spring/ water supply in the desert. The early settlers of the area and their hard work.

Mattias Nilsson

(Translation) Small but very good and informative. Very cheap too. (Original) Litet men väldigt bra och informativt. Väldigt billigt också.

Carsten Baumgärtner

Nettes kleines Museum und man erfährt viel über die Anfänge und die Geschichte von Las Vegas. Super nettes Personal (Translation) Nice little museum and you can learn a lot about the beginnings and history of Las Vegas. Super nice staff

Sonia Silva

(Translation) Super father (Original) Super padricimo

Nico 63

(Translation) Nice little museum about the early days of Las Vegas, with a recreation of a fort. Low price for the visit. Nice small museum on the beginnings of Las Vegas, with a reconstructed fort. small fee for the tour. (Original) Beau petit musée sur les débuts de Las Vegas, avec une reconstitution d'un fort. Prix modique pour la visite. Nice small museum on the beginnings of Las Vegas, with a reconstructed fort. small fee for the tour.

Stefanie Riedel

Interessant und man lernt etwas über die Geschichte. (Translation) Interesting and you learn about the history.

Jesper Bergstedt

(Translation) Gives a nice picture of the history behind Las Vegas. Be sure to watch the film... Takes only 10 min (Original) Giver et fint billede af historie som ligger bag las Vegas. Sørg for at få set filmen... Tager kun 10 min

Ricardo Martins Correa

(Translation) Very nice. The cool atmosphere, several old hotels, the place to eat the biggest hamburger in the USA and a zip line to play with. Pretty cool place (Original) Muito bacana. O clima bem legal, vários hotéis das antigas, o lugar para comer o maior hambúrguer dos USA e uma tirolesa para brincar. Bem legal o lugar