{"id":3712,"date":"2016-02-04T00:40:33","date_gmt":"2016-02-04T00:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/?p=3712"},"modified":"2019-07-02T11:53:09","modified_gmt":"2019-07-02T18:53:09","slug":"2-exciting-new-exhibits-opening-at-the-plaza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/blog\/2-exciting-new-exhibits-opening-at-the-plaza\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Exciting New Exhibits Opening at The Plaza"},"content":{"rendered":"Last year, the Plaza opened a special gallery full of some of the most iconic sports memorabilia. The Las Vegas Club Gallery at the Plaza was filled with hundreds of sports-related items available for purchase by the public. The exhibit was a huge success, with many of the items quickly bought by eager sports enthusiasts and collectors.\r\n\r\nIn response to the overwhelming success of the Plaza\u2019s sports memorabilia exhibit, the Plaza is doing it again. This time, with two exciting new exhibits that pay homage to the hotel\u2019s old Vegas roots. These exhibits are an excellent way to showcase the history of not only Downtown Las Vegas, but also the unique role the <a href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plaza Hotel &amp; Casino<\/a> has played in shaping the area into what it is today.\r\n\r\nWhether you are a local or visitor, the Plaza\u2019s new displays are sure to give you a distinct perspective on the rich and interesting history and culture of Downtown Las Vegas.\r\n<h2>Jerry Misko<\/h2>\r\nIn a style true to the artistic and creative vibe that flows through downtown, the Plaza\u2019s first new exhibit will be one from famed local artist, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jerrymisko.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jerry Misko<\/a>. The exhibit, which opened on Jan. 15, features a collection of Misko\u2019s edition prints accompanied by one-of-a-kind paintings of classic Vegas neon signs.\r\n\r\nMisko, a Las Vegas native, has collaborated on projects with some of the most recognizable names in the city, including the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the Neon Museum, First Friday, and even the city of Las Vegas. These collaborations, combined with 12 years of experience as a practicing artist in Las Vegas have given Misko\u2019s art a distinctly Vegas personality perfect for the Las Vegas Club Gallery.\r\n\r\nThose looking to take a piece of Vegas nostalgia home with them will be able to purchase Misko\u2019s retro-meets-modern interpretations at the exhibit.\r\n<h2>Union Plaza Then and Now<\/h2>\r\nThe second exhibit, which opens Feb. 4, is an exciting look at the evolution of the Plaza throughout the past five decades. The free exhibit, \u201cUnion Plaza Then and Now,\u201d offers guests a rare look into the history of the Plaza through artifacts, photos, and videos. The exhibit is one of many from the <a href=\"http:\/\/museumofgaminghistory.org\/mogh.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Museum of Gaming History<\/a>, a non-profit educational project of The Casino Chip &amp; Gaming Token Collectors Club, Inc. that aims to preserve gaming history.\r\n\r\nSince it opened in 1971, the Plaza has cemented itself as a cultural icon, not only in Vegas but throughout the world. The exhibit aims to explore this rich and iconic history by showcasing the evolution of the Plaza. \u201cUnion Plaza Then and Now\u201d will feature over 150 artifacts including chips, dice, ashtrays, postcards and even a unique lightbox display of a rare shot glass collection.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Union-Plaza-Then-and-Now-Exhibit.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3717 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Union-Plaza-Then-and-Now-Exhibit.jpg\" alt=\"Museum-of-gaming-history-plaza-hotel\" title=\"Museum-of-gaming-history-plaza-hotel\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Union-Plaza-Then-and-Now-Exhibit.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Union-Plaza-Then-and-Now-Exhibit-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nGuests will also have the opportunity to explore the <a href=\"\/about-us\/our-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">history of the Plaza<\/a> through a series of photographs that chronicles the progress made by the hotel from its groundbreaking to present day. For an even broader perspective of the transformation of both the Plaza and Downtown Las Vegas, guests will be treated to a 30-minute video about the hotel\u2019s place in the historical development of downtown.\r\n\r\nA special grand opening of both exhibits will be held on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. The museum will be open to the public from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily.\r\n\r\nWhether you are a seasoned Las Vegas native with a broad understanding of the history of the city, or someone looking for a fun and unique activity downtown, you are sure to love the one-of-a-kind insights garnered from both exhibits.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Last year, the Plaza opened a special gallery full of some of the most iconic sports memorabilia. The Las Vegas Club Gallery at the Plaza was filled with hundreds of sports-related items available for purchase by the public. 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