New museum opens Oct. 30, Nevada Day (observed), showcasing approximately 50 neon signs and art pieces from a collection of more than 200
RENO, Nev. (Oct. 29, 2026) – Some of Reno’s most recognizable signs are shining again. From the neon cowboys of The Mapes to the smiling Bucky Buckaroo of Nevada Club, pieces of the city’s colorful past have found a new home at the Light Circus Nevada Neon Museum, which celebrated its opening Wednesday evening with a lighting ceremony at the National Bowling Stadium.
The new downtown attraction features nearly 50 historic neon signs and art pieces from the Nevada Neon Project’s collection of more than 200 unique signs, considered one of the world’s largest private neon sign collections. Featuring familiar names such as Harolds Club, Deux Gros Nez, Campo, and Ichiban, the museum offers visitors an opportunity to reconnect with beloved landmarks and discover the stories behind the signs that once illuminated Reno’s streets.
Lit almost entirely by the neon signs themselves, the museum creates an immersive atmosphere that celebrates neon as both an art form and an important part of Nevada’s cultural heritage. The collection spans approximately eight decades and features signs from across the Silver State, including Las Vegas landmarks such as the Tropicana and Spago…