If you’re thinking to yourself - are there things to do in Las Vegas besides gambling? - you may want to give the Liberace Museum a try! This is one of those Las Vegas attractions you definitely don’t want to miss.
There’s a reason Liberace was called “Mr. Showmanship” - every audience he ever entertained was dazzled as much by his brilliant stage presence as they were by his flamboyant outfits and props. He was known for his outlandish collection of automobiles, pianos, antiques, clothing and jewelry, and you will find them all at the museum he himself founded in 1979.
The Liberace Museum comprises two buildings, one which showcases his pianos and cars, and another which features his costumes and jewelry, as well as a re-creation of his ultra-luxurious Palm Springs bedroom. Liberace owned a number of infamous, rare pianos, and the ones you’ll see here include a jaw-dropping rhinestone-encrusted Baldwin grand, a custom, hand-painted Pleyel and of course Liberace’s favorite: his concert grand piano, which is detailed over its entirety with glittering mirrors.
If you think Liberace’s pianos were flashy, just wait till you see his cars! The autos on display at the museum include his infamous “Stars & Stripes” convertible Rolls Royce, which was hand-painted with the colors of the American flag and his prized Roadster, covered bumper to bumper with Austrian crystals. Sadly, you’re only allowed to look at these outrageous cars; no test drives are allowed!
By far the most popular area of the Liberace Museum is the one that houses his wardrobe and jewelry collections. Sunglasses are recommended before entering. You’ll probably never again in your life see such a mind-boggling collection of diamonds, fur and rhinestones. As you leave, you might wonder aloud how he ever performed live wearing that 200-pound King Neptune costume.
The Liberace Museum also houses a cabaret which hosts numerous events including an annual piano competition and daily live entertainment. The museum is located at 1775 East Tropicana Avenue and is open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sundays from noon until 4 pm.