Zak Bagans' The Haunted Museum

The Basics

Join your guide on a 90-minute tour of the 11,000-square-foot (1,022-square-meter) Wengert Mansion. See a collection of weird and eerie items, such as the Dybbuk Box, said to be the world’s most haunted object; the VW van where Dr. Jack Kevorkian performed his assisted suicides of terminally ill patients; and the original staircase from Indiana’sDemon House. You’ll also encounter Bela Lugosi’s cursed mirror, and memorabilia from serial killers such as Ed Gein, Charles Manson, and John Wayne Gacy, Jr.

To save time at the entrance, purchase your ticket online in advance. The mandatory tour is included.

Things to Know Before You Go

• The museum is a must for horror buffs and those interested in the supernatural.

• Children under age 14 aren’t permitted and those between the ages of 14–17 must be accompanied by an adult.

• All visitors must sign a waiver prior to entering.

• The museum has some gruesome displays, which some people find disturbing.

• The museum is wheelchair-accessible.

How to Get There

About a 15-minute walk from the Fremont Street Experience, the museum is located in downtown Las Vegas, a block from the Strip. Parking is available on-site.

When to Get There

The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 1pm to 9pm. Tours run every 15 minutes. During busy periods, you may need to wait awhile for your tour. Las Vegas is usually most crowded from March through May and from September through November, when the weather is the most pleasant; weekends attract more visitors as well.

Ghost Towns Near Las Vegas

Fans of the paranormal can visit several abandoned, supposedly haunted mining towns near Las Vegas. Take a little road trip and check out Goodsprings, Rhyolite, and Eldorado Canyon. Guided tours are available from Las Vegas—some even include ghost hunting equipment.

Ways to explore

There are multiple ways to experience Zak Bagans’ The Haunted Museum, and all of them are scary. Regular tickets to the museum include a guided tour of the exhibits, which sprawl through dozens of rooms and passages. There’s also an upgraded VIP ticket that takes you to areas that most tours don’t see, including additional rooms and the basement. On some weekend nights, the haunted museum offers small-group flashlight tours, which make use of ghost-hunting equipment such as electromagnetic field detectors and spirit boxes.

Accessibility

The museum is wheelchair accessible.

Age limits

Visitors must be 14 or older, and those aged 14 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

What to pack

Photo ID, phone

What to wear

Some areas of the museum can get quite warm, so it's a good idea to wear layered clothing.

Not allowed

Taking photos and videos is not allowed.

Amenities

Restrooms, gift shop

Address

Zak Bagans’ The Haunted Museum is located between downtown Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Strip. Thanks to its central location, there are multiple ways to get there, including driving, booking a taxi or rideshare, and taking public transportation.

Driving

To reach the museum by car from the Las Vegas Strip, take Interstate 15 north to Exit 41/NV 149-E. The museum will be on your right, with parking available on-site (via the 6th Street entrance).

Public transportation

From the Las Vegas Strip, take the Deuce, a bus that runs every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day. The Casino Center stop is a 10-minute walk from the museum.

Best times to visit

For fewer crowds, visit just after the museum opens—things tend to get busier after dark.

Best days to visit

If you’re brave enough to try the late-night ghost tour, plan to book ahead for a visit on a Friday or Saturday night.

Best months to visit

Mild, sunny weather in the spring and fall is ideal for visiting Las Vegas—consider coming in March through May, September, or October.

Special events

Halloween—when the atmosphere is extra spooky—is a particularly popular time to visit Zak Bagans’ The Haunted Museum. It also brings events across the city, such as parades and themed dances.