Seven Magic Mountains

Overview

Seven Magic Mountains is a large-scale public art installation by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone, located in the desert 10 miles south of Las Vegas. Seven towers of locally-sourced boulders, each painted in vivid fluorescent colors, rise up to 35 feet high.

Highlights

• Desert Contrast: The neon-painted boulders against the stark Mojave Desert create an extraordinary photo opportunity.
• Scale: Each stack consists of two to six boulders weighing up to 20 tons each.
• Golden Hour: The colors shift dramatically at sunrise and sunset.

History

Commissioned by the Nevada Museum of Art and Art Production Fund, the installation opened in May 2016. Originally planned as a two-year installation, its permit has been extended multiple times due to enormous popularity.

Visitor Tips

• Free Access: No admission fee. Open 24/7 but best visited during daylight.
• Drive Time: About 20 minutes south of the Strip via I-15.
• Duration: 20–30 minutes.