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Our live tours are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Featuring rare treasures from Las Vegas' most famous spectaculars, and other world famous productions. Grant Philipo's Las Vegas Showgirl Museum houses actual wardrobe p
ieces, sets and props, costume designs, film footage, historical documents, and photos, paying homage to the glamour and beauty of Las Vegas entertainment, as well as show business history from other parts of the world. Upon entering the lobby, guests are greeted by images of one of Las Vegas’ most famous spectaculars, Donn Arden's “Lido de Paris.” Two topless showgirl mannequins are lowered out of the ceiling, dressed in authentic “Lido” wardrobe, jewelry, wigs and hairpieces used in the productions’ famed opening. Once inside the museum, spectators encounter a well-designed “safe,” housing much more than just showgirl wardrobe. The museum highlights all the aspects involved in making Las Vegas the iconic Entertainment Capital of the World. This museum, honoring the world's entertainment history, starts from its beginnings in Paris, moves to the present time, and looks into its future. The collections housed in the museum takes visitors back to where it all started, in Paris. It gives a glimpse of all aspects, including live re-enactments of some of Las Vegas' most famous production numbers, headliners and specialty acts, from Hallelujah Hollywood, Splash, Enter the Night, Jubilee!, Les Folies Bergere, 90 Degrees and Rising, Melinda, The First Lady of Magic, Ann-Margaret Show, Lynda Carter Show, and Liberace Show, in addition to famous movies and revues from around the world. In addition there is memorabilia and costumes that belonged to and were worn by Raquel Welch, Rosemary Clooney, Mitzi Gaynor, Judy Garland, Ava Gardner, Cyd Charisse, Susan Hayward, Lana Turner, Susan Anton, Maureen O’Hara, Donny & Marie, Julie Andrews, Betty Hutton, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Cary Grant, Kathryn Grayson, Tyrone Power, Greer Garson, June Allyson, Jane Russell, Vera Ellen, Tony Orlando, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Sonny & Cher, and others. Grant Philipo’s Las Vegas Showgirl Museum presents a visual and historical treat not seen anywhere else in the world. Paris, Moulin Rouge, etc... onto Florenz Zeigfeld's Follies, then to Hollywood's films of Busby Berkeley and onto Las Vegas' Spectacles, and all the people involved from stagehands, performers, designer, producers, etc...
The museum is in constant search of people with a story to tell of their involvement in this industry, as well as more pieces of the puzzle to showcase, educate and thrill people of today with the talent that created this unique type of entertainment. Give us a little more time and we will unveil more of the glitz, glamour, feathers and frills of entertainment's sexier side!
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Presently, the museum is negotiating a public venue, until that time no tours are allowed by the County Commissioners! Pray we get a public venue so we can again open our doors!
