Boulder City-Hoover Dam Museum — Attraction in Boulder City

As a local from Las Vegas, NV, I was excited to visit Boulder City with my family to experience the museum. However, I was deeply disappointed and saddened by the treatment we received.

Upon entering, the staff member immediately assumed our reason for visiting, stating, “I’m sure you’re only here for the museum,” while addressing a white family beside us with, “I’m sure you’re here for the hotel.” As an African American family, this assumption was not only offensive but also made us feel unwelcome.

We arrived around 4 PM and, while we were greeted politely, the underlying tone of discrimination was evident. It was clear that different families were treated differently based on race, which is completely unacceptable in any establishment.

Boulder City has a known history as a sundown town, and sadly, this experience reinforced the lingering effects of that past. Businesses and staff must be trained to ensure all visitors are treated with the same level of respect and hospitality, regardless of race or background.

I will not be returning, and I strongly urge management to address these issues to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all visitors. No one should feel like an outsider in a place meant for...

The Hoover Dam was and is always a to do on anyone's itinerary whenever they are looking for an AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL site. The story behind it always impress me, simply because it took a lot of work and sacrifices to build it. I love the Charters Tour that I choose to take. This time my Trip was way more that I expected, because my Tour Guide Angela, with Grayline Charters was my She-ro, simply because she saved my trip and I was able to complete my itinerary with her. She just have an idea how much I appreciated her. I really wanted to show my Fiance a wonderful time for his first time in Las Vegas and she was the icing on the trip. She saved us from a complete disaster because my previous scheduled Tour with Grayline, was unfortunately missed because of timing, but Angela saved the day by gracefully accept two more passengers on her Charter with no problems at all. We are so thankful for her and the way that she Guides her Customers on the Hoover Dam Tour. In my book she was AMAZING on all levels and I hope that she will continue to be a phenomenal person in...

The museum is located inside the Boulder City Hotel on Arizona Street. Entrance to the museum is through the lobby of the hotel and best of all, it is free to the public. There is plenty of free parking available around the hotel and you will also find several restaurants inside the hotel to dine at after visiting the museum. However, I would recommend calling first, since during our visit the restaurants were not open. As for the museum, you will find a display of the rich history of Hoover Dam, which is one of the world's most iconic landmarks. The displays include interactive exhibits, historic photographs, and a collection of artifacts from the time-period and the dam itself. You can also get an in-depth look at the dam's construction and its impact on the region. You can easily walk through the museum in under fifteen minutes, but we recommend spending at least an hour to educate yourself and to marvel at the construction of Hoover Dam and the people that...