Tom Devlin's Monster Museum — Las Vegas Novelty Museums

Spotlight Summary

About This Novelty Museum

Tom Devlin's Monster Museum showcases the art and history of special makeup effects through an extensive collection of screen-used props, creature suits, and custom monster pieces from film history. Founded by Tom Devlin, a professional special effects artist with credits on over 160 feature films, the museum offers fans of horror cinema an immersive gallery experience without jump scares. The venue includes a gift shop with themed merchandise and is conveniently located in Boulder City, between Las Vegas and the Hoover Dam, making it an easy side trip for visitors to the region.

Did You Know

Interesting Facts

•Tom Devlin was a contestant on SyFy's 'Face Off' season 1, where his horror villain 'Teddy Told Me To' became a fan favorite and later inspired his 2022 feature film directorial debut
•The collection includes screen-used props and creature suits representing monsters throughout movie history, curated by an artist who has worked on over 160 feature films
•The museum opened in 2017 and Tom Devlin continues to create creatures for film and provide costumes/prosthetics for horror convention appearances with celebrity horror icons
•The museum is intentionally designed to feel spooky with climate control that keeps the space chilly, but contains no jump scares

Insider Tip

Hidden Gems

•Located on the way to or from the Hoover Dam, making it a natural pit stop for visitors to that area without requiring significant detour planning
•The gift shop offers high-quality, artfully designed apparel including t-shirts, patches, enamel pins, and collectibles at fair prices—worth browsing even if you're just passing through

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About This Novelty Museum

Interesting Facts

•Tom Devlin was a contestant on SyFy's 'Face Off' season 1, where his horror villain 'Teddy Told Me To' became a fan favorite and later inspired his 2022 feature film directorial debut

•The collection includes screen-used props and creature suits representing monsters throughout movie history, curated by an artist who has worked on over 160 feature films

•The museum opened in 2017 and Tom Devlin continues to create creatures for film and provide costumes/prosthetics for horror convention appearances with celebrity horror icons

•The museum is intentionally designed to feel spooky with climate control that keeps the space chilly, but contains no jump scares

Hidden Gems

•Located on the way to or from the Hoover Dam, making it a natural pit stop for visitors to that area without requiring significant detour planning

•The gift shop offers high-quality, artfully designed apparel including t-shirts, patches, enamel pins, and collectibles at fair prices—worth browsing even if you're just passing through