Ongoing Programs:
Permanent Exhibit
The museum's permanent exhibit tells the story of the Boulder Canyon Project as it was experienced by the men and women who braved the desolation of the Southern Nevada desert to build Hoover Dam and Boulder City. The displays and exhibits describe the tremendous social and economic forces of the Depression Era and provide a sense of the project's complexity, danger, and scale.
Boulder Dam Hotel
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel provides an authentic historical experience for tourists and locals alike. The hotel invites visitors to appreciate the unique history of Southern Nevada as well as the present-day vitality of one of its treasures ─ Boulder City. The proceeds generated from hotel operations
support our museum and its various exhibits and programs.
Teddy Fenton House
Our house on Avenue C was one of the first single-family homes constructed by Six Companies for their employees. According to the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office, this house "retains its original form and massing, and most of the historic fabric retains its integrity of location, design, feeling, association, and setting." We intend to rehabilitate the historically significant structure and apply for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Walking Tour
The BCMHA has produced an audio walking tour of the Boulder City Historic District. Tourists can now use their smartphone to listen to historical information at each of the 11 stops along a route through historic Boulder City. Tour content is designed to expand the museum’s vision and educational objectives to the broader community.
Educational Outreach
We provide a range of educational programs designed to accommodate students of all ages. These include supervised visits to our Children’s Activity Room, off-site programs, and guided tours of our permanent exhibit. All programs provide a historical and social context for the construction of Hoover Dam and the founding of Boulder City.
Collections
The archives are housed on the Ground Level of the Boulder Dam Hotel, where they are accessible to researchers for various purposes. Save America’s Treasures and the National Park Service recognize the collections as national treasures. A collections specialist cares for them and maintains the BCMHA’s policies and standards.
Our Mission:
The Boulder City Museum and Historical Association is an educational organization established to preserve, interpret, curate, and communicate the histories of Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada. The BCMHA provides collections-based research and learning opportunities to advance a greater public understanding of the Boulder Canyon Project and its influence on local, regional, and national history. The BCMHA’s collections, artifacts, exhibits, research facilities, and programs are inseparably linked to serve and educate a diverse public of varied ages, backgrounds, and knowledge. The BCMHA holds and maintains its collections in the public trust to enrich both current and future generations.
Our Role:
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We serve as custodians of the history of Hoover Dam and Boulder City, preserving artifacts and stories that reflect the community's heritage.
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We promote learning about Boulder City's history, culture, and significant events, encouraging community members to explore and discuss their past.
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We often partner with community groups to support efforts that address local interests and needs, enhancing community cohesion.
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We provide avenues for community members to get involved through volunteering.
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We offer resources such as archives, research materials, and expert guidance to educators, students, authors, journalists, filmmakers, agencies, and others.
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By attracting visitors, we stimulate economic growth in Boulder City, thus benefiting local businesses and enhancing the overall community experience.
We’d love to hear from you!
1305 Arizona Street | Boulder City, NV | 89005 | bchdmuseum@gmail.com
Tel: 702-294-1988