West Las Vegas Library
Dedicated in 1989 and located in the heart of the Black community; wonderful selection of Black books, magazines and videos; Smithsonian and videos representing the African Diaspora available; also a comfortable venue for local plays; internet access and children's section; Mon-Thurs 9a-9p, Fri-Sat 9a-5p, Sun 1p-5p; 951 W Lake Mead Blvd; 702-647-2117

Natural History Museum
Great place for children; Africa exhibit is located downstairs featuring safari animals, rain forest, Kenyan carvings, jewelry and instruments; Sun-Sat 9a-4p; 900 N Las Vegas Blvd; 702-384-3466

Nevada State Museum
Listen to Woodrow Wilson's Oral History on his BMI experience; Wilson became the first African American to serve in Nevada Legislature and Clark County Commissioner; photos of old Las Vegas featuring Lena Horne and areas where Blacks lived; interesting Dinosaur exhibit that appeals to children; 700 Twin Lakes Drive, Lorenzi Park, Sun-Sat 9a-5p; 702-486-5205

King Tut Museum
Pay close attention to the information given on the audio tour and do not walk ahead; check out the replica of King Tut's tomb; if the hotel housing the museum would make an ethnically accurate depiction of the ancient Egyptians on its marquee statue outside, you would feel more comfortable entering; admission $5; Sun-Sat 9a-11p; Luxor Hotel at 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd; 702-262-4539

West Las Vegas Arts Center
Dance and piano studio, art displays, location for many Afrocentric events (storytelling, book club, video series, African Diaspora discussions, Juneteenth, Kwanzaa); Mon & Thu 1p-9p, Tues-Wed 10a-9p, Fri 10a-6p, Sat 9a-5p; 947 W Lake Mead Blvd; 702-229-4800