Wall of Pasties

Put Your Pasties on the Wall at BHoF!

Three years ago, we launched a fundraiser to raise money for our then-upcoming relocation into our current space. As part of that campaign, some levels were recognized as “founding donors” on our Wall of Pasties, a glittering display that has proven to be a very popular feature of the new

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Sparkly Devil

Apply now for the 2019 Sparkly Devil Memorial Scholarship

Applications are now open for the 2019 Sparkly Devil Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship builds on the inspirational work of the late Sparkly Devil to foster a stronger burlesque community and to learn from burlesque’s Living Legends. The recipient will receive a full pass to the 2019 BHoF Weekender, 4 nights

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Val de Val one-sheet

Featured Artifact: Val de Val One-sheet

Val de Val (1917-2000), billed as “The Liberator” and “The H-Bomb of Burlesque”, began performing in the 1940s. She made two films, French Follies (which also featured our founder, Jennie Lee) and Burlesque in Hawaii (also released as Oriental Vanities) before retiring from performing when she got married in 1957. She went

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Open Sundays

NEW! Sunday hours starting Dec. 30

Starting December 30, there will be more BHoF to love as we expand our operating hours to Sundays. In addition to our current Tuesday – Saturday hours, 10am to 6pm, we will now be open Noon to 4pm on Sundays.

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Happy Holidays 2018

Happy Holidays from The Burlesque Hall of Fame

Best wishes for a happy holiday season and a fabulous new year! –From the staff and board at BHoF

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20 Years of BHoF, Inc.

Exactly 20 years ago today, on December 21, 1998, Dixie Evans filed Articles of Incorporation with the state of California to incorporate Exotic World, Inc. (now Burlesque Hall of Fame, Inc.). The stated purpose of this newly-registered organization was: …for the preservation and perpetuation of an era of burlesque and

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BHoF Membership takes you even MORE places!

Being a BHoF Member is already a great deal. You get reduced price or free admission to the museum, early access to BHoF Weekender passes, discounts on merchandise and classes, and for members at the Flash Act or higher level, you get free access to over 200 museums nationwide through

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Giving Tuesday

It’s #GivingTuesday!

The Burlesque Hall of Fame has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. Earlier this year, we opened the museum in our new, vastly expanded location, right on Las Vegas’ Main Street in the heart of the Arts District. Our new location has given us room to create

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Double your impact this #GivingTuesday — and win a prize!

Since 2012, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, #GivingTuesday, has kicked off the holiday charity season for nonprofits around the world. #GivingTuesday connects diverse groups of individuals, communities and organizations around the world for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage giving.  Your year-end donations to BHoF help us year-round to produce

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Shop BHoF Online

Our Museum Store Is Now Online!

We are pleased to announce the launch of our online shop, featuring custom products from our museum store! Show your devotion to burlesque history with t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and tons of other fun items, the proceeds of which contribute to BHoF’s mission to preserve, share, and inspire the art of

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