Touch Tank
Wed, Apr 08
|Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Dive in and get hands-on with ocean life at our new Touch Tank! Meet marine creatures like sea stars, sea urchins, and hermit crabs in a safe, guided encounter. Included with admission or membership; space is limited.
Time & Location
Apr 08, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM PDT
Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA
About the Event
Dive in and discover ocean life up close at our brand new Touch Tank! In this guided, hands-on encounter, visitors will meet fascinating marine animals—like chocolate chip sea stars, pencil sea urchins, and red legged hermit crabs—and learn how to observe and interact with them safely and respectfully. It’s a fun, memorable way to connect with marine science through real animal experiences.
Recommended for all ages.
Included with museum admission or membership.
NOTICE: Touching shellfish can lead to allergic symptoms, including itchy skin, rashes, hives on the hands, to severe and life-threatening symptoms. Touching the water in a pool where shellfish are present can cause a reaction in highly sensitive individuals.