Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas

Highlights of the Burlesque Hall of Fame

The Burlesque Hall of Fame houses an unparalleled collection of artifacts from some of history's most famous dancers, including original boas, fans, gloves, pasties, and jewelry. Some of the exhibits explore the history of burlesque in the circus, a timeline of burlesque, feminism and burlesque, and a profile of famed dancer Gypsy Rose. 

The annual Miss Exotic World pageant is held the first Saturday of every June as a fundraiser, with pageant winners often referred to as the "Miss America of burlesque." Notable winners include Stephanie Blake, Miss Indigo Blue, Christy Campbell, Cherry Malone, and Frankie Fictitious. 

Good to know about the Burlesque Hall of Fame

The first thing to know is that the Burlesque Hall of Fame is not entirely family friendly. Though burlesque is tame by today's standards, many of the exhibits feature lingerie and at least partial nudity. You can pay on entry or secure reserve tickets. Discounts are available for college students and military (active or veterans). 

Free parking is available in the Art Square parking lot. The museum is disability accessible—in fact, part of its mission statement is to incorporate diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and equity content into its exhibitions. To this end, it is also LGBTQIIA+ friendly.