In the summer of 2002, the Neon Museum commissioned a survey of the neon signs of the Las Vegas Strip corridor from Sunset to Sahara. This survey was designed to capture the artistic and historical significance of one of Las Vegas's most well-known art forms, neon.

The exhibit you are viewing is designed to publicize the results of this survey. Within it, you can read a detailed explanation of the survey, look at the glossary of neon sign terms, or view the actual data sheets for the 80 signs that line the Las Vegas Strip and were documented in this survey.

Since 2002, many of the signs captured here have been dimmed. This only highlights the critical importance of preserving Nevada's neon heritage.

Choose one of the menu options below to explore the Strip's neon.

Neon Survey Index

An alphbetical listing of the 80 properties whose signs are cataloged here. Click on a property to see its signs.

Neon Gallery

A totally subjective collection of some of the finest neon that the Strip has (or had) to offer.

About the Survey

A brief essay from Josh Cannaday, describing his methodology in carrying out the survey.

About the Exhibit

An even shorter description of the process of creating this online exhibit, with acknowledgements.

Neon Glossary

All you ever wanted to know about neon, in handy dictionary form.

Neon Museum

Check out Las Vegas' unique Neon Museum.

UNLV Special Collections

Learn more about UNLV Libraries' repository for unique and rare documents, and much more.

Center for Gaming Research

The web's foremost resource for gaming statistics, plus information on the Gaming Collection, the world's biggest gathering of gambling-related texts.

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