Zak Bagans' The Haunted Museum
Explore creepy hallways, secret passageways, and more than 30 rooms at Zac Bagans’ The Haunted Museum. In a historic downtown Las Vegas mansion that’s said to be haunted, the museum houses hundreds of macabre and paranormal artifacts and oddities gathered over the years by the host ofGhost Adventures.
The Basics
Join your guide on a 90-minute tour of the 11,000-square-foot (1,022-square-meter) Wengert Mansion. See a collection of weird and eerie items, such as the Dybbuk Box, said to be the world’s most haunted object; the VW van where Dr. Jack Kevorkian performed his assisted suicides of terminally ill patients; and the original staircase from Indiana’sDemon House. You’ll also encounter Bela Lugosi’s cursed mirror, and memorabilia from serial killers such as Ed Gein, Charles Manson, and John Wayne Gacy, Jr.
To save time at the entrance, purchase your ticket online in advance. The mandatory tour is included.
Things to Know Before You Go
The museum is a must for horror buffs and those interested in the supernatural.
Children under age 16 aren’t permitted.
All visitors must sign a waiver prior to entering.
The museum has some gruesome displays, which some people find disturbing.
The museum isn’t wheelchair-accessible.
How to Get There
About a 15-minute walk from the Fremont Street Experience, the museum is located in downtown Las Vegas, a block from the Strip. Parking is available on-site.
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When to Get There
The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 1pm to 9pm. Tours run every 15 minutes. During busy periods, you may need to wait awhile for your tour. Las Vegas is usually most crowded from March through May and from September through November, when the weather is the most pleasant; weekends attract more visitors as well.
Ghost Towns Near Las Vegas
Fans of the paranormal can visit several abandoned, supposedly haunted mining towns near Las Vegas. Take a little road trip and check out Goodsprings, Rhyolite, and Eldorado Canyon. Guided tours are available from Las Vegas—some even include ghost hunting equipment.
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