Appointment ~ RDA Museum

My 5th or 6th visit - My husband's 1st. We both LOVE RDA Museum!! The fact that ALL works shown are ALL by Rita herself - One Artist!! Very impressive!! - as well as the various media!!

Willow's explanations furthered our understanding of the museum. I learn something new with each visit. Shocking to hear the works contained within this building are only 1/10th of Rita's works!! Rita was prolific in creating beauty.

Holding events in the living space area is brilliant!
I continually inform people when I travel or I'm just "out" in the Las Vegas area this is a Must-See. (and it's only a 10-minute drive from our house!)

Thank You to Everyone at the RDA for continuing the smooth operation for all to enjoy! We'll return as long as RDA stands! My husband & I feel very fortunate to visit the visions of a very special couple who created this treasure.

Bev Herring-Black
Member of RDA Museum

What a gem in the Mojave Desert! We really enjoyed experiencing so many artworks in so many varied media created by a single artist over decades of work. The openness of the exterior galleries was showcased well with views of both the surrounding mountains and The Strip.

The tour with our docent, Brooklyn, on Saturday, 5/3/25, was better than my family could imagine. The life and career of Rita Abbey was absolutely amazing. Her art works in the massive museum is a beautiful tribute to her talent. I highly recommend everyone in Vegas visit.

Abbey Art Museum is placed in the NW valley with panoramic views. The artist from Passaic experienced Taos in the 50s changing her forever. Her superb metallurgy is displayed in much of her sculpture, especially in her anatomical displays. Visit the evolving sculpture garden. Her bima art of the Ten Commandments is quite inspirational.
Enjoy. First Saturday free admission.

So glad we went. Rita Deanin Abbey was a talented and prolific artist across many media. The collection covers her decades of experimentation and discovery. Many stunning and beautiful works. The exhibit space and grounds, including the sculpture garden are outstanding. Well worth the visit.

We loved the museum and the location in North Vegas. The variety of techniques the artist mastered was impressive. I especially liked her works using porcelain and the outdoor sculpture garden. The docent staff were friendly and knowledgeable. We have been recommending the museum to our friends and the Uber and Lyft drivers we used during our stay. Most never knew the museum existed.

This museum is an absolute jewel! The art is beautifully displayed and showcases a variety of mediums. The museum staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. Definitely worth a visit!

What an amazing artist Rita was! We enjoyed seeing so many different expressions of her art!

Both locals and visitors take the time to visit and appreciate the incredible artwork of Rita Deanin Abbey. Her work is beautiful and complex...encompassing sculptures, acrylics, metal works, and more. Touring the museum with docent Lucy Formato enhanced our experience exponentially. She is friendly and knowledgeable. Schedule a tour and enjoy, you won't be disappointed!

I had a docent tour with Andre. He guided me through the arc of the artists creations. His tour was thoughtful and insightful. I have never been a fan of abstract art but was quite taken with Rita Deanin's work. I found the echoes of nature in her work, beautiful, her mastery of so many mediums captivating. Sculptures wrought by the artist, in metal, wood, and other materials sing with grace and rhythm. Imagining her with mallet and chisel carving the wood, or bending the metal, to bring her visions to life, made viewing the works an even more empowering experience. The magnificent doors, designed by the artist, set the tone for her vision of the museum. Walking through and seeing the span of this woman's art evolve over time was a powerful, uplifting experience. I will recommend this gem of a museum to anyone who is interested in art.