Established in 1990, the Lied Discovery Children’s Museum (LDCM) provides a vibrant and engaging experience, through exhibits and programs, where children from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds actively participate in playful experiences that ignite a love of lifelong learning. The participatory nature of the museum encourages interaction between child and adult, providing an opportunity for them to share a special learning experience through the joy of discovery.

In support of the Museum’s evolution and solidification as a premier cultural attraction, LGA provided planning and interior design services on a new facility within the The Smith Center for the Performing Arts at Symphony Park. This three-story, 58,000 s.f. space allows for ample expansion over the Museum’s previous Las Vegas Boulevard site, which was limited to 35,000 s.f. In addition to larger permanent exhibit and administrative spaces, the new facility will feature more classrooms and workshop areas to accommodate a greater number of groups visiting simultaneously, larger traveling exhibit, gift shop, additional storage space, and new marquee attraction yet to be revealed. The design is flexible as it is expected that exhibits will change over time.

To achieve this vision, LGA collaborated with the LDCM’s Board of Directors and professional staff, exhibit designers, and building shell designer David M. Schwarz Architects. The result is a participatory facility that encourages interaction between children and adults, providing an opportunity for them to share a special learning experience through the joy of discovery.

The Discovery Children’s Museum has become a standout feature in Las Vegas, enriching the community and enhancing the city’s cultural scene. Its success highlights the significant role played by LGA in bringing this world-class facility to life.