April 24-27: Duck Duck Shed

Las Vegas is a worldwide destination for those seeking an experience like no other. Rooted in this studied architecture, Duck Duck Shed offers first-hand insights from the voices that built — and continue to build — the luxurious casinos, mega-resorts, and productions that have earned it the name The Entertainment Capital of the World. Tours, panels, and engaging discussions await industry professionals and Las Vegas enthusiasts alike.

Tours:

• Viva Las Vegas Guided Movie Tour at The Neon Museum
• Self-Guided Architecture + Design Boneyard Walk at The Neon Museum
• Surprises and Secrets: A Downtown Walking Tour of Iconic Casinos
• Public Art in Las Vegas: A Curator’s Tour of the Aria Fine Art Collection
• Curator’s Tour: Stories from Backstage: Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas at City of Las Vegas Grand Gallery

Speakers & Conversations:

• The City that Blows Up to Build Up – The History of Implosion in Las Vegas (Speaker: Steve Crupi)
• Still Learning from Las Vegas with Dayvid Figler
• Form & Function: Carpeting a Casino (Speakers: Alice O'Keefe, Terrien Hale)
• How to Build a Volcano (Speakers: Jonathan Sparer, Desmond Stevens, Andrew Kreft, Brett Ewing)
• Fontainebleau Reimagined: Honoring Morris Lapidus in Las Vegas
• The Las Vegas Athletics: Designing Stadiums With a Sense of Place (Speaker: Frankie Sharpe)
• Two Sides of Jay Sarno as Told by Jay Sarno, Jr. and David Schwartz

The four-day event also features the STEAM Family Fest at The Neon Museum and the world premiere of the Las Vegas-made film “Action! Action!” at Circa’s Stadium Swim. 

Duck Duck Shed is organized and presented by The Neon Museum, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization.

Duck Duck Shed
April 24-27, 2025
various times
Prices vary

Check the program schedule details for the exact dates, times, and locations of the events. Many events take place at either:

Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel, Longhorn Meeting Room
128 Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101

Or

The Neon Museum
770 Las Vegas Blvd N.
Las Vegas, NV 89101

• Duck Duck Shed
• The Neon Museum