With the glittering lights and 24-hour action on the Las Vegas Strip, it’s easy to forget that the city is actually a hotbed of historical significance. It's also hard to imagine that the dry desert was once home to natural springs and abundant water.
  Education about the past is a key component of the Springs Preserve and visitors can expand their knowledge at the Origen Experience. The museum teaches visitors about the springs' early inhabitants with three galleries, a traveling exhibit, theater, live animals, art projects and much more.
  The Desert Living Center is a complex of five buildings and 43 exhibits including a sustainability gallery, classroom and conference space. Exhibits, events and activities at the center demonstrate the benefits of recycling, conservation and alternative energy.