Spotlight Summary

About This Historical Landmark

The Lost City Museum in Overton showcases the archaeology and history of Puebco Grande, an Ancestral Puebloan settlement that was submerged when Lake Mead was created. The museum features preserved dwellings, pottery, tools, and exhibits documenting the indigenous cultures that thrived in this region for centuries. It's ideal for history buffs, archaeology enthusiasts, and families interested in Native American heritage and Nevada's pre-Columbian past.

Did You Know

Interesting Facts

• •The museum preserves actual pueblo structures and dwellings relocated from the original Lost City site before it was flooded by Lake Mead in the 1930s
• •Admission is free for children 17 and under and museum members
• •The museum hosts special events like 'A Century of Lost City' exhibitions commemorating the site's discovery and preservation
• •Located in Moapa Valley, one of southern Nevada's most archaeologically significant regions with evidence of human settlement spanning thousands of years

Insider Tip

Hidden Gems

• •Visit on a weekday morning to explore the reconstructed pueblos and museum exhibits with minimal crowds
• •The outdoor pueblo structures offer unique photography opportunities and a more immersive experience than typical museum settings

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