Appointment ~ RDA Museum
Jul 29, 2023
- Ongoing (Multiple Slots)
Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum, 5850 North Park Street, Enter from Tee Pee, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89149
Description
“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 dedicated her life to exploring and expressing the beauty of the Southwest through her art, a passion that defined the New Jersey native from when she studied at the University of New Mexico. 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.
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.
Visit by appointment only. Pick a date from the calendar to reserve your time to visit. Typical visits are one to two hours.
Organizer
Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum
Venue
Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum
5850 North Park Street, Enter from Tee Pee, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89149
Customer Reviews
5.0
Marcy Welt
Oct 27, 2025
We spent a beautiful Sunday morning enjoying the exhibits inside and out. Would encourage all to explore the artistic spaces at the museum.
Lisa Foster
Oct 4, 2025
Stunning museum, I was amazed at the variety of art using different materials but all in RDA’s distinctive style. I was very moved by this museum and plan to return.
Rolande Werner
Sep 29, 2025
Easy to reserve ticket online.
Amazing, astounding, gorgeous, well-designed museum. I hope you can rotate her breadth of work. My only issue was lack of parking spaces.
Jana Buckley
Sep 8, 2025
This was a very captivating discovery!
Chelsea Gayden
Sep 7, 2025
Wonderful!
Janette McClelland
Sep 6, 2025
This space is an art-filled wonder! RDA was a prolific, gifted & hard-working artist whose creative expressions spanned a remarkable number of mediums & decades. ‘Such beauty & peace are not found in many such places. I stayed & enjoyed for 2+ hours. Since the artworks are rotated regularly & excellent events are held there, I’m sure to return.
Ronald Pfeffer
Sep 6, 2025
Amazing experience. We enjoyed the art as well as the informative staff. Garden outside and sculptures a must see. Have already recommended to friends and plan to return. What a inspirational place.
lauralee ledbetter
Aug 29, 2025
Amazing works in an absolutely gorgeous setting.
Cyndi Backstrom
Jul 31, 2025
We had a great experience at the museum. The attendant who greeted us was knowledgeable and welcoming, and the layout of the rooms and art was fantastic—spacious and thoughtfully arranged.
The only suggestion I have is regarding seating. For older patrons, the bench seating may be too low and lacks armrests, making it difficult to use. A few well-placed chairs with arms would be a helpful addition for those who may need to rest while enjoying the exhibits.
Deborah Turk
Jul 30, 2025
My friend and I had the great honor to be given a walking tour in the gardens in the back by a wonderful and knowledgable docent that enhanced our visit. This was my first time to the museum and it was special to begin with as it was the birthday celebration of Rita Deanin Abbey, and we were given our selection of gifts to choose from. Quite a surprise! We were given an indoors tour as well be another docent which was very interesting, as well. We left with pictures, a great understanding of this artists work and legacy. I hope to return many times to this beautiful and unique museum.
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