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Museum of Gaming History
A Project of The Casino Chip & Gaming Token Collectors Club, Inc. |
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Collection DescriptionExpanding a TraditionFounded by The Casino Chip & Gaming Token Collectors Club, Inc., a not-for-profit organization dedicated to gaming history since 1988, the Museum will build on an established passion for collecting artifacts. The Role of Collections Museum collections are an important means of advancing the mission and serving the public. They provide tangible references to exhibit and study. The Museum will acquire artifacts legally, ethically and strategically within the parameters of its Collection Policy. Effective stewardship through proper storage, management and care will ensure that the public will have access to original pieces and information for generations to come. Uses for the Collection The artifacts collected by the Museum will be available for research, publications, exhibitions and public programs in the facility in Las Vegas. In addition, a digital record and online database of the collection will allow visitors virtual access from around the world. Scope of the Collection The Museum will collect artifacts related to or representative of the history of gaming. Founding collections will be donated by Club members and consist primarily of casino chips and archival materials While Las Vegas will be an initial focus, artifacts from anywhere in the world and any time period will be considered. An endowment for ongoing acquisitions will allow the Museum to create a comprehensive research collection reflective of the following sample areas: Sample Collection Topic Areas
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