Best Kid-Friendly Museums and Interactive Experiences in Las Vegas

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If you think Las Vegas museums are just quiet rooms filled with dusty artifacts, think again. The city has reinvented the museum experience, offering mind-bending, highly interactive attractions that kids and teenagers will absolutely love.

Here are the top immersive and interactive experiences for families in Las Vegas.

1. Area 15 and Omega Mart

Step into a world where reality bends. Area 15 is a massive, immersive entertainment complex located just off the Strip.

Its star attraction is Omega Mart by Meow Wolf. On the surface, it looks like a quirky supermarket, but open the freezer doors and you will step into a trippy, surreal art installation full of hidden portals and mysteries.

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Teens and older kids will spend hours trying to uncover the hidden storyline behind Omega Mart. It’s an absolute playground for the imagination! (Read our full Omega Mart Guide before you go!)

2. Discovery Children’s Museum

If you have younger children, the Discovery Children’s Museum is an absolute must-visit. This three-story wonderland is every curious kid’s dream.

From a mini-city where they can play pretend to interactive science experiments and art zones, there is something for every age. Kids are especially drawn to the massive water-play area and climbing towers. It is incredibly hands-on, engaging, and arguably the most well-rounded indoor attraction for young families in Vegas.

3. Museum of Illusions

Ready to twist your brain and challenge your senses? The Museum of Illusions is packed with optical tricks, holograms, and mind-bending exhibits that will leave the whole family puzzled in the best way possible.

Kids love the upside-down room and the vortex tunnel, while parents will appreciate the endless hilarious photo opportunities. It is the kind of weird, hands-on fun that defines modern Las Vegas.

4. Arte Museum

For a calmer escape from the buzz of the Strip, check out the Arte Museum. This digital art museum is a total sensory trip.

The rooms come alive with massive projections, lights, and soundscapes inspired by nature and surreal fantasy. From glowing flowers to flowing virtual waterfalls, the exhibits are designed to be fully immersive and incredibly photo-worthy. It feels like walking through a dream, and kids can’t get enough of it. (For an in-depth look, read our full ARTE Museum Review!)