Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art

Museum University art museum specializing in contemporary and regional art

The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art at UNLV in Las Vegas presents contemporary and regional art through rotating exhibitions, collections and educational programmes. Visitors come for campus shows and public events.

Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art
4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89119, United States (on UNLV campus)
36.1070, -115.1410

How to Get to Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art #

Located on UNLV’s campus (South Maryland Parkway). From the Las Vegas Strip, drive east on Flamingo Road or take local bus routes that serve the UNLV area. Campus parking is available; check campus maps for visitor lots.

Tips for Visiting Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art #

  • Check the university calendar - exhibitions often tie into UNLV events and public lectures.
  • Don't miss the museum's focus shows; smaller galleries can be the most experimental.
  • Visit on First Friday Las Vegas to combine the museum with the city's art-night circuit.

Best Time to Visit Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art #

Gallery visits are year-round; avoid peak summer heat for easier movement around the UNLV campus and nearby neighborhoods.

Fall/Winter
October-March · 5-20°C (41-68°F)
Milder temperatures in Las Vegas for walking campus and galleries.
Spring
April-May · 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Clear skies and comfortable evenings for events and exhibit openings.

Weather & Climate near Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art #

Climate

Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
17° 32°

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
22° 38°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
25° 41°

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 24°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
25° 39°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 35°

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 28°

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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