Appointment ~ RDA Museum

Jan 1, 2026 - Ongoing (Multiple Slots)
Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum, 5850 North Park Street, Enter from Tee Pee, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89149
Reservation Museum ~ General Admission
$20.00
Reservation Museum ~ Senior Citizen & Military
$15.00
Reservation Docent Tour (~2hr)
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Admission included. Tour the museum and artist studio with a docent.

$30.00
Free First Saturday of Every Month
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Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum will offer free admission on the first Saturday of each month.

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Description

Website → rdamuseum.org

“The Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum is not just a space to view art; it is a venue where visitors can truly connect with the creative spirit of a remarkable artist.” ~ Laura Sanders, executive director.

Abbey moved to Las Vegas in 1965 to teach at UNLV, where she was among the first art professors. She remained there for 22 years, and the university honored her in spring 2024 by inducting her into the College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame. Abbey dedicated her life to exploring and expressing the beauty of the Southwest through her art. Her diverse work, which she displayed at shows around the world, spans painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, porcelain, and stained glass, often drawing inspiration from the desert landscapes she loved.

Pick a date from the calendar to reserve your time to visit. Typical visits are one to two hours. Please read our Museum Guidelines (policies) before your visit.

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Venue

Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum
5850 North Park Street, Enter from Tee Pee, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89149

Customer Reviews

5.0 89 Ratings
Sjanna Pierce
Mar 29, 2026

I highly recommend going to the museum. The art is amazing! We had a wonderful time!

Yvonne Arena
Mar 20, 2026

Excellent hidden gem!
Fabulous employee; very knowledgeable, nice and courteous.
Add a small cafe to complete the experience!

Anthony McDuffie
Mar 16, 2026

Wonderful museum. Great docent led tour. We will be back again soon.

Kim Smarsh
Mar 9, 2026

Andre was an excellent tour guide. He was so passionate about Rita’s art and shared so much insight into her life. Rita’s art is so beautiful and needs to be shared with the world.

Susan Houlihan-Huxster
Mar 9, 2026

My family and I enjoyed our trip to the museum this last Saturday, March 8, 2026. In our group we had a Botanist and a Geologist. We were inspired by the artists representation of the natural world and our connection to nature as human beings. Thank you to the staff and especially to the young man who gave us the very interesting tour of the sculpture garden. Alex? We enjoyed our time at the museum very much.

Jenny Parra
Mar 8, 2026

The art was exquisite and the staff extremely knowledgeable.

Tracy Vancheri Hutchinson
Feb 16, 2026

Had an incredible experience! Highly recommend!!!

Anna Marie January
Jan 4, 2026

Wonderful experience! The museum is just beautiful, as is Rita Deanin Abbey's artwork! What a treasure. The staff was polite and very knowledgeable. I'll definitely be back. I needed that!

Elke Lerman
Jan 4, 2026

I am in awe of Rita Deanin Abbey's art. The diversity not only of materials, but also of style is remarkable. So many things I loved and want to return to enjoy again. The side gallery, this time with Robert Belliveau's art was also quite lovely. Also, this time I saw the garden. I will return to spend time there in good weather to really take in the sculpture and garden. This was my 3rd visit there, and I will definitely bring my friends & family again. As far as I'm concerned, this is the best museum in the Vegas area.

KENDRA BLANDA
Jan 4, 2026

It was very moving. Her story was very dangerous at the start of her life. It overall was a beautiful story. I could feel her energy in some of the art pieces. They spoke to me.