Burlesque Hall of Fame, Entertainment museum in Arts District, Las Vegas, United States.
The Burlesque Hall of Fame is a museum in Las Vegas's Arts District that displays photographs, costumes, and memorabilia related to burlesque performance history. The collection documents the development of this form of entertainment with personal items and visual records from the artists who created these shows.
The collection began with striptease artist Jennie Lee, who spent her career pushing back against negative stereotypes of her profession. After Lee's death, her friend Dixie Evans established the museum to preserve this history for future generations.
The museum honors the performers and their place in entertainment history, showing how burlesque artists shaped popular culture and stage performance. Visitors can see the artistry behind the costumes and choreography that made these shows memorable for audiences of their time.
The museum operates in a small, intimate space and requires advance reservations to visit, as the location has limited capacity. Planning ahead and scheduling your visit in advance helps ensure you can see the collection without crowding.
The museum holds a rare collection of burlesque film footage from the 1940s and 1950s, including performances by legendary artists such as Tempest Storm. These archival recordings give visitors a direct look at how these live shows actually looked and were performed during their peak years.
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