Illuminarium at AREA15 Campus ↗
Step inside a $30M permanent 360-degree 4K laser-projected universe with Holoplot 3D beamforming sound and haptic floors at AREA15—zero scenic build required.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: Hybrid Room Rental + F&B Minimum · Includes Nevada's statutory +33.3% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Tier-1 Convention Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $28,000 | $68,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $16,500 | $16,500 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $44,500 | $84,500 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (23%) Taxable · NRS 372 | $10,235 | $19,435 |
| Clark County Sales Tax (8.375% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $4,584 | $8,705 |
| Nevada Live Entertainment Tax (9% LET) | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+33.3% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $59,319 $228 / guest all-in
| $112,640 $433 / guest all-in
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Statutory Note: Closed-door corporate receptions, seminars, and dinners without public admission or live ticketed entertainment are exempt from Nevada's 9% LET.
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Verified Google Reviews · Illuminarium Las Vegas
“Illuminarium was hands down the best money we’ve spent in a long time. It was my husband and our two 4-year-olds, and we saw the Space show, it was absolutely beautiful. The educational part was so well done, and the graphics and videos…”
“I had a great time at this place with my family. It’s very interactive, absolutely beautiful, and filled with meaningful purpose. We enjoyed it so much that we went back in for a second visit. A truly memorable experience for all of us.”
20-Point Architectural & Operational Dossier
Unredacted Venue Specification
Parent Resort Campus Integration
The #1 high-impact brand activation and CES/AWS/Black Hat night-party campus in Las Vegas: walk guests into a turnkey 360-degree floor-to-ceiling projection-mapped hall (The Portal) or bamboo dome (The Sanctuary) 7 minutes west of the Strip without spending $120,000 rigging projection from scratch in a hotel ballroom.
Resort Outside-AV Policy: The Portal includes permanent 360-degree Panasonic laser projection mapping and spatial concert audio built into the room rate, while external Las Vegas production, custom scenic, catering, and DJ/lighting teams integrate freely with $0 punitive outside-AV penalties.
Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
Desert Inn Rd Super-Arterial connects LVCC West Hall directly to AREA15's standalone Illuminarium pavilion in 8 minutes WITHOUT crossing Las Vegas Blvd traffic Lights!
Tailored Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $44,500 base + 23% admin ($10,235) + 8.375% tax ($4,584)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (260 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $32,422 | $37,700 | $44,486 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.375% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($9,048) is subject to 8.375% Clark County sales tax ($3,915). | $11,148 | $12,963 | $15,296 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$6,201 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$14,814 with 25% AV service fee). | $7,321 | $8,613 | $9,905 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $50,891 | $59,276 | $69,687 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
10m transfer · LVCC West Hall, Venetian Expo & CAESARS FORUM (7–9 Min I-15 Charter)
Turnkey 360-degree floor-to-ceiling 4-wall projection-mapped warehouse hall—drop your brand visuals onto every wall in 60 seconds without $120K rigging!
10m transfer · LVCC West Hall & Venetian Expo (7–9 Min I-15 Ride)
Hand-crafted circular Balinese bamboo & volcanic-stone canopy dome inside AREA15—unmatched organic warmth for 60–180 pax founder receptions.
2m walk · Virgin Conference Wing (On-Site) & LVCC South Hall (5-Min Paradise Rd Drive)
Zero hotel resort fees ($0!), free parking, 6 minutes from LAS Airport, and 100% open to independent Las Vegas AV—the ultimate 100–450 pax seminar headquarters.