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Grant Philipo's Las Vegas Showgirl Museum is a specialized museum dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of Las Vegas showgirls and entertainment. The collection features original wardrobe pieces, set designs, props, costume sketches, film footage, and historical documents from legendary productions like Jubilee!, Splash, and Les Folies Bergere. Visitors experience guided tours through an extensive archive that traces the evolution of Las Vegas entertainment from its Paris origins to its role as the Entertainment Capital of the World.

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Interesting Facts

• •Houses over 40,000 showgirl artifacts spanning costumes, sets, props, and historical documents from iconic Las Vegas productions
• •Featured in PBS documentary 'The Showgirl: A Las Vegas Icon' and recognized by Louis Vuitton's Fashion Eye series photographer Jeff Burton
• •City of Las Vegas declared March 15, 2023, as Las Vegas Showgirl Museum Day in recognition of its preservation efforts
• •Collections include memorabilia and footage from legendary shows including Jubilee!, Splash, Enter the Night, and performances by Liberace and Ann-Margaret

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Hidden Gems

• •The museum includes live re-enactments of famous production numbers from classic Las Vegas shows, offering an interactive perspective on entertainment history
• •All proceeds support the Society for the Preservation of Entertainment History (501c3), making visits directly contribute to archival preservation efforts

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