Las Vegas · With kids
Las Vegas with kids: things to do
| Place | Ages | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| DISCOVERY Children's Museum | Designed for ages 0-12; ticket needed from age 1 | Listed kids' price: $20. |
| Springs Preserve | Children ages 3-17; 2 and under free (still need a ticket) | Listed kids' price: $10.95. |
| The Neon Museum | Child ages 7-17 | Listed kids' price: $12.50. |
Las Vegas is hot enough that desert days out need planning: July highs reach 40 C, while January highs sit near 15 C. Families do well mixing indoor museums with early-morning outings to Red Rock Canyon, which requires timed-entry reservations for its Scenic Drive from October 1 to May 31. A dedicated children's museum, a nature preserve and a few downtown museums round out the options, and the RTC lets children 5 and under ride buses free.
This page for Las Vegas uses only the operator, transit and climate pages linked below, opened on 18 October 2026. Where a ticket page did not state a kids' price, none is printed here.
Sights and what children pay
[DISCOVERY Children's Museum](https://discoverykidslv.org/visit/buy-tickets/). Everyone age 1 and up needs a ticket. The museum is designed for ages 0-12, and Toddler Town on the first floor is built for children 5 and under. Age band: Designed for ages 0-12; ticket needed from age 1. Listed kids' price: $20.
[Springs Preserve](https://www.springspreserve.org/visitor-information/tickets.html). Nature and culture preserve whose general admission includes the Nevada State Museum. Nevada residents pay $4.95 for ages 3-17. Age band: Children ages 3-17; 2 and under free (still need a ticket). Listed kids' price: $10.95.
[Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area](https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/nevada/red-rock-canyon). Scenic Drive timed-entry reservations are required October 1 to May 31, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A daily pass or annual pass is also needed; reservations do not cover the entry fee.
[The Neon Museum](https://neonmuseum.org/whats-on/365-daytime-admission/). Daytime admission child ticket $12.50 for ages 7-17; evening child ticket $17.50. A ticket is still required for children under 6, who are free. Age band: Child ages 7-17. Listed kids' price: $12.50.
[The Mob Museum](https://themobmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/frequently-asked-questions/). Museum in downtown Las Vegas. Children under 14 must be accompanied.
[Las Vegas Natural History Museum](https://lvnhm.org/). Natural history museum with timed museum tickets sold online. Its own 2020 ticket listings showed children 2 and under free, but current prices should be checked.
Getting around with children
Child fares. RTC Southern Nevada: children aged 5 and younger ride free with a responsible person on Strip/Deuce and residential routes. Visitors pay Strip and All Access fares.
Airport. Routes 108 (Paradise) and the Red Line (formerly Route 109) stop at Terminal 1, Level Zero. Terminal 3 passengers take the inter-terminal shuttle to Terminal 1. The airport warns of lane closures in the connector tunnels through December 2026.
Transit sources: rtcsnv.com, harryreidairport.com.
Weather in every month
| Month | Average high | Average low |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14.7 C | 4.7 C |
| February | 17.2 C | 6.7 C |
| March | 21.7 C | 10.3 C |
| April | 25.8 C | 13.8 C |
| May | 31.4 C | 18.9 C |
| June | 37.4 C | 24.3 C |
| July | 40.3 C | 27.8 C |
| August | 39.3 C | 27 C |
| September | 34.9 C | 22.4 C |
| October | 27.3 C | 15.3 C |
| November | 19.5 C | 8.5 C |
| December | 13.8 C | 4.2 C |
Best months: Spring and autumn, to avoid the summer heat: April (25.8 C) and October (27.3 C) are comfortable, while June to August highs exceed 37 C.
Source: climatestotravel.com (1991-2020).
Where to stay
Downtown Las Vegas. The Mob Museum is in downtown, and the RTC Strip/Downtown route links it to the Strip.
The Strip corridor. RTC Strip/Deuce buses run along the Strip, and children 5 and under ride free with a responsible person.
Free entries and listed prices
Kids' prices that the pages state, lowest first: Springs Preserve at $10.95; The Neon Museum at $12.50; DISCOVERY Children's Museum at $20.
Adult and resident prices, extra-fee exhibits and promotions are in the sight notes above where the source gave them; confirm the date-specific price on the operator page before you buy.
Age bands to check before you book
- DISCOVERY Children's Museum: Designed for ages 0-12; ticket needed from age 1
- Springs Preserve: Children ages 3-17; 2 and under free (still need a ticket)
- The Neon Museum: Child ages 7-17
No age band or kids' price was stated for: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area; The Mob Museum; Las Vegas Natural History Museum. Check the operator page for those before you plan the day around them.
Choosing your dates
On the monthly table, the warmest average high is 40.3 C in July and the coolest is 13.8 C in December. The spread between the two is 26.5 C, which is the number to weigh when you choose dates. The source's pick, repeated from above: Spring and autumn, to avoid the summer heat: April (25.8 C) and October (27.3 C) are comfortable, while June to August highs exceed 37 C.
Questions
Where can toddlers go in Las Vegas?
DISCOVERY Children's Museum has Toddler Town for 5 and under, the Neon Museum waives the fee for children under 6 (a ticket is still required), and RTC buses are free for ages 5 and younger.
What are the cheapest family days out in Las Vegas?
Springs Preserve admission is $4.95 for Nevada resident children 3-17 versus $10.95 for visitors. Red Rock Canyon fee-free days still require reservations.
What can we do when it is too hot?
Summer highs reach 37 to 40 C, so choose indoor options like the Discovery museum and Natural History Museum. Red Rock Canyon needs no reservation from June 1 to September 30.
Do we need reservations for Red Rock Canyon?
Yes for the Scenic Drive from October 1 to May 31, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The reservation does not include the entry fee.
When is the best time to visit Las Vegas with children?
Climates to Travel recommends spring and autumn. April highs are about 26 C and October about 27 C, compared with 40 C in July.
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Sources
- DISCOVERY Children's Museum: official site (checked 18 October 2026)
DISCOVERY Children's Museum: Everyone age 1 and up needs a ticket. The museum is designed for ages 0-12, and Toddler Town on the first floor is built for children 5 and under. Age band: Designed for ages 0-12; ticket needed from age 1. Listed kids' price: $20.
- Springs Preserve: official site (checked 18 October 2026)
Springs Preserve: Nature and culture preserve whose general admission includes the Nevada State Museum. Nevada residents pay $4.95 for ages 3-17. Age band: Children ages 3-17; 2 and under free (still need a ticket). Listed kids' price: $10.95.
- Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area: official site (checked 18 October 2026)
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area: Scenic Drive timed-entry reservations are required October 1 to May 31, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A daily pass or annual pass is also needed; reservations do not cover the entry fee.
- The Neon Museum: official site (checked 18 October 2026)
The Neon Museum: Daytime admission child ticket $12.50 for ages 7-17; evening child ticket $17.50. A ticket is still required for children under 6, who are free. Age band: Child ages 7-17. Listed kids' price: $12.50.
- The Mob Museum: official site (checked 18 October 2026)
The Mob Museum: Museum in downtown Las Vegas. Children under 14 must be accompanied.
- Las Vegas Natural History Museum: official site (checked 18 October 2026)
Las Vegas Natural History Museum: Natural history museum with timed museum tickets sold online. Its own 2020 ticket listings showed children 2 and under free, but current prices should be checked.
- Las Vegas transit: fares and airport (checked 18 October 2026)
RTC Southern Nevada: children aged 5 and younger ride free with a responsible person on Strip/Deuce and residential routes. Visitors pay Strip and All Access fares. Routes 108 (Paradise) and the Red Line (formerly Route 109) stop at Terminal 1, Level Zero. Terminal 3 passengers take the inter-terminal shuttle to Terminal 1. The airport warns of lane closures in the connector tunnels through December 2026.
- Climates to Travel: monthly climate (checked 18 October 2026)
Best months for Las Vegas: Spring and autumn, to avoid the summer heat: April (25.8 C) and October (27.3 C) are comfortable, while June to August highs exceed 37 C.