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 at a Glance#
Address: 4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89119, United States (on UNLV campus)
Website: https://www.barrickmuseum.unlv.edu/
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.
Weather & Climate near Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 3° - 14° | 7° | 15 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 5° - 18° | 11° | 16 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 8° - 21° | 15° | 14 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 12° - 26° | 19° | 4 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 17° - 32° | 24° | 5 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 22° - 38° | 30° | 2 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 25° - 41° | 33° | 11 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 25° - 39° | 32° | 14 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 20° - 35° | 27° | 9 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 13° - 28° | 20° | 5 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 7° - 20° | 13° | 8 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 2° - 15° | 7° | 10 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
