From the outside, this place looks pretty ghetto. You get to get off the freeway and pass all the people in shopping cart villages living in the center divider islands. The building is one story with different additions and paint colors. The parking lot is apartment style covered parking.
HOWEVER!!! This museum is in partnership with the Smithsonian. The artifacts and exhibits are WONDERFUL. The staff is SO friendly and eager to educate.
There is so MUCH more to see here than what you anticipate. The gift shop is better than what I saw at the NH Museums in San Diego and LA.
I had to bring my kids on this trip to Vegas and I had always wanted to check this place out. They were my excuse. The admission was TOTALLY inexpensive AND they have a coupon on their website.
I would DEFINITELY go back here. With *or* without my kids. :0)
I keep telling my friends and neighbors about it. Even though I had a negative experience or deceptive appearance on approach, once I walked in here and experienced what they had to offer, I was and AM totally SOLD.