The Burlesque Hall of Fame is the world’s premier museum of burlesque, occupying a storefront at 1027 S Main Street in the Las Vegas Arts District. It grew out of Exotic World, the collection that dancer Jennie Lee started and Dixie Evans later ran in the California desert. Today, history buffs and entertainment lovers come here to see how striptease became a performance art (source: Burlesque Hall of Fame).
The space is compact, but the archive holds several thousand costumes, props, photographs and personal effects spanning nearly a century of dancers, comics and production talent (source: The Las Vegas Traveler). Docents lead visitors along a timeline that runs from Broadway-era theaters to neo-burlesque. Reviewers consistently single out the beaded gowns, feathered fans and pasties on display (source: Burlesque Hall of Fame). The gift shop sells merchandise that supports the nonprofit.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Weekday afternoons are the quietest time to visit. Expect bigger crowds during the annual Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend, home of the Miss Exotic World competition. At the 2026 competition, Charlie Quinn Starling won Best Debut and Most Innovative. The museum also produces Tease: A Burlesque Revue at The Space (source: BHoF 2026). Hours change seasonally, so confirm them online before you go, and reserve guided admission ahead (source: Vegas.com). Pair your visit with the galleries and antique shops along Main Street, or time it for First Friday, the district’s monthly art walk. Fremont Street is a short rideshare north.
