Las Vegas Showgirl Museum

Strictly by appointment only, Grant Philipo’s Las Vegas Showgirl Museum is a must see.

Housed in a dusty mansion in the back blocks of Las Vegas, the exterior gives no clue to the incredible one-of-a-kind collection jam packed inside.

Grant Phillipo conducts small group tours personally, and his knowledge and passion are unmatched. He is a true original, and hearing his stories only elevates this non stop feast for the eyes.

The costumes themselves represent the golden era of the Las Vegas showgirl with costumes worn by everyone from Donny Osmond to Shirley Maclaine, Cher, Liza Minelli and Bette Midler. Room after room offers thousands of feathers and millions of sequins. Phillipo’s collection represents all the big showroom spectaculars including Jubilee, Follies Bergere, Lido and Splash.

Allow at least 2 hours to visit the museum. Trust me, you’ll leave wanting more.

If you have even the most fleeting of interests in fashion, costume, pop culture, art, history or strippers, put this at the top of the list for your next trip to the bright light city. Viva Las Vegas.

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Southern Nevada No. 30 -last visited April 2023