Springs Preserve Las Vegas: Tickets, Hours, Museums, Trails & How to Get There (From The Strip + LAS)

Springs Preserve Las Vegas is a 180-acre desert attraction just west of Downtown—built around the original springs that made settlement in the valley possible. Today it’s part botanical garden, part museum campus, part walking-trail escape from the Strip.

If you want nature + culture without driving all the way to Red Rock, Springs Preserve is the best “half-day” option close to the city—especially in cooler months.

📍 Location & What It Includes

Address: 333 S. Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107

On-site you’ll typically find:

• 🏛️ Museums (including the Nevada State Museum on the property map)
• 🌵 Botanical garden areas + desert landscaping
• 🚶 Trails / outdoor natural areas and seasonal activities

⏱️ Hours, Last Entry & Holidays (Official)

Springs Preserve hours

• Thursday–Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Last entry: 3:00 PM
• Members early entry: outdoor areas at 8:00 AM

✅ That schedule means it’s not open every day (plan around the Thu–Mon window).

Nevada State Museum (on-site)

• Thursday–Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Last entry: 3:00 PM

Holidays

• Springs Preserve: closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
• Nevada State Museum: closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

🎟️ Tickets & Admission Prices (Official)

Tickets are date-specific, limited per day, and sold online up to six months in advance; you can arrive anytime between opening and last entry on your selected day.

General Admission (Springs Preserve)

✅ The Nevada State Museum notes that non-members pay admission through Springs Preserve (so you typically use the main admission system rather than a separate museum ticket).

⭐ What To Do at Springs Preserve

1) 🏛️ Museums (great in summer heat)

• Nevada State Museum is a big indoor anchor on the campus.
• Springs Preserve itself highlights museums and family exhibits as part of the attraction.

2) 🌵 Botanical Gardens & Outdoor Natural Areas

Expect desert plants, landscaped garden zones, and outdoor paths—best enjoyed in cooler temperatures.

3) 🚶 Trails & “walk-and-learn” time

The Preserve describes an interpretive trail system and wetland/scenic habitats—ideal if you want a calm, non-casino Vegas experience.

4) 🗺️ Use the property map to plan your route

The official property map shows major points like Nevada State Museum, Origen Museum, Botanical Garden, and Butterfly Habitat (when open/seasonal).

🕒 Best Time to Visit (So You Don’t Melt)

• ✅ Fall–spring (Oct–Apr): best for walking gardens + trails.
• ✅ Summer: go right at opening and spend more time indoors in museums.
• ✅ Weekdays: generally calmer than weekends (when available).

🚗 Parking & On-Site Basics

• 🅿️ Free parking is available onsite.
• During special events, you may be directed to overflow lots.

🚌 How to Get There (From The Strip & Downtown)

Vegas doesn’t have a metro/subway—your realistic options are bus + transfer, rideshare/taxi, or a rental car.

Option A: 🚌 Public Transit (best budget plan)

Key transfer hub: Bonneville Transit Center (BTC) (Downtown).
From BTC, Route 207 (Alta/Stewart) lists “Springs Preserve” on its schedule and serves BTC (Bay 17b).

Step-by-step from the Strip:

1. 🚌 Take the Deuce (or another Strip/downtown bus) to Bonneville Transit Center (BTC).
2. 🔁 Transfer to Route 207 at BTC Bay 17b.
3. 🚶 Exit near Springs Preserve and follow signs to the entrance at 333 S Valley View Blvd.

✅ This is the cleanest “one hub → one bus” approach if you don’t want to drive.

Option B: 🚖 Rideshare / Taxi

Fast and easy, especially if you’re going during hot hours or with kids.

Option C: 🚗 Drive

Simple navigation + free parking (most days).

✈️ Airport Connections: LAS → Springs Preserve (Step-by-Step)

At Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), RTC confirms:

• Route 108, Route 109, and CX (Centennial Express) stop at Terminal 1, Ground Level Zero
• CX also services Terminal 3

Best public transit route (easy + reliable): Airport → BTC → 207 → Springs Preserve

1. ✈️ From LAS, take Route 108 / 109 / CX from Terminal 1 Level Zero (or CX from Terminal 3).
2. 🚌 Ride to Bonneville Transit Center (BTC) (these routes serve BTC; 108 and 109 PDFs show BTC as a major point, and CX explicitly lists BTC as a stop).
3. 🔁 Transfer to Route 207 (Alta/Stewart) at BTC Bay 17b toward Springs Preserve.
4. 🚶 Walk into Springs Preserve and enter before 3:00 PM last entry.

✅ Tip: If you land late afternoon, remember the Preserve closes at 4 PM with last entry at 3 PM.

💳 RTC Fares (Know Which Pass You Need)

RTC lists:

• Residential fares: Single Ride $2, 2-Hour Pass $3, 24-Hour Pass $5
• Strip/Downtown (Deuce/SDX): 2-Hour Pass $6, 24-Hour Pass $8, 3-Day Pass $20

✅ If your day includes the Strip + downtown transfers, the Strip/Downtown passes can be simpler.

✅ Common Mistakes (Avoid These)

• ⚠️ Arriving after 3 PM → you may miss entry even though closing is 4 PM.
• ⚠️ Forgetting it’s not open daily → it runs Thu–Mon only.
• ⚠️ Not booking ahead on busy days → tickets are limited per date and sold online in advance.
• ⚠️ Wrong RTC pass → Deuce pricing differs from residential routes.

FAQ

What are Springs Preserve hours?
Thursday–Monday 9 AM–4 PM, last entry 3 PM.

How much are tickets?
Resident adult $9.95; non-resident adult $18.95; kids 2 & under free (see full table above).

Is parking free?
Yes—free onsite parking is available (special events may use overflow).

How do I get there by bus?
Use Bonneville Transit Center (BTC) downtown and transfer to Route 207, which lists Springs Preserve and serves BTC Bay 17b.

Conclusion

Springs Preserve Las Vegas is the perfect “reset” from casino energy: museums when it’s hot, gardens and trails when the weather is good, and a surprisingly easy route via BTC → Route 207 if you don’t want to drive. Lock in a date-based ticket, arrive before the 3 PM last entry, and you’ll get one of the most underrated, family-friendly experiences near downtown.