The Lost City Museum in Overton was built in 1935 by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps, originally as the Boulder Dam Park Museum, to exhibit artifacts from local prehistoric archaeological sites, most of which were flooded when the Colorado River was dammed to form Lake Mead; the archaeologist M.R. Harrington named the sites the Pueblo Grande de Nevada. Outdoor exhibits include a Native American pit house and reconstructed pueblos, and the grounds have a picnic area. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and closed Mondays; admission is $8* for adults and seniors 65 and older, and free for ages 17 and under and for members. It is at 721 S. Moapa Valley Blvd, and the museum's directions use I-15 exit 93 (Overton/Logandale) and Moapa Valley Boulevard (NV 169).
*Fees subject to change, please check lostcitymuseum.org for updated information.
Nearest Airports
Straight-line distance from Lost City Museum, not drive time.
- Mesquite (MFH) — 30 miles
- Boulder City Municipal (BLD) — 47 miles
- North Las Vegas (VGT) — 47 miles
Live Conditions
Wildlife Spotted Nearby
We checked opening hours and fees on 2026-10-14. These change without notice — confirm with lostcitymuseum.org the week you travel.
Sources — 4 claims, 4 checked against the source
| Claim | Source | Status |
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| Open Tuesday through Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed Mondays (checked 2026-10-14) | Lost City Museum: Location, hours and admission | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Admission is $8 for adults and seniors (65+); free for ages 17 and under and for museum members (checked 2026-10-14) | Lost City Museum: Location, hours and admission | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Built in 1935 by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps as the Boulder Dam Park Museum; created to exhibit artifacts from local prehistoric sites, most flooded when the Colorado River was dammed to form Lake Mead; M.R. Harrington named the sites the Pueblo Grande de Nevada; outdoor exhibits include a pit house and reconstructed pueblos (checked 2026-10-14) | Lost City Museum: About the museum | Checked |
| Address 721 S Moapa Valley Blvd, Overton, NV 89040; directions use I-15 exit 93 at Overton/Logandale then Moapa Valley Boulevard (NV 169); the museum has a picnic area (checked 2026-10-14) | Lost City Museum: Location, hours and admission | Checked |