Julia C Bulette Cafe Saloon & Red Light Museum

This review is strictly about the Red Light Museum:
Firstly, the cost of admission is $ 2.50 per person, which seems a bit steep considering what you get — more on that in a bit — and considering that it had been $ 1 from what I could remember.
Now, as for the actual exhibit. I must say I was disappointed. There was a lot of information given regarding Julia Bulette’s life, death and legacy, but the information wasn’t well-​organized or chronological, making it a bit of a mess to follow.
The «artifacts» were an absolute jumble — a collection of quack cures in one case, metal surgical instruments in another, and a third case of what appeared to be someone’s personal effects — not a single thing was labeled and there wasn’t a single explanation of anything’s purpose or significance. It would’ve been very nice to know what the various things were meant to cure or whose belongings those were!
Also, there are two dioramas with mannequins, one of a brothel «crib» in the 1800’s and one of a modern crib. There was a third, unlabeled diorama that, I’m assuming, was meant to depict the general set-​up for a back-​alley abortion in the 1800’s.
BOTTOM LINE: the museum is fascinating in theory, especially considering the historical significance of prostitution in a town like Virginia City, but the execution of this museum is disappointing, particularly given that the museum was once much more organized and thorough only a handful of years ago. If you find yourself in VC and want to spend 15 minutes and $ 2.50, then go for it, otherwise you’d be just as well off to simply do your own research online about Julia and her profession.

Totally cool place with an awesome view in Virginia City. Great food, friendly service and wonderful prices!

This review is for the new restaurant that opened Friday May 24^th 2013, the rest of the building is same as always, the red light museum is entertaining, and the bar serves drinks. But a new restaurant opened, and I went with a couple friends on 5÷28÷13 for an evening dinner. The cost was about fifteen dollars per person, the menu was six items long, but I am sorry I gave the place a shot. I got the «pork chops» which consisted of one pork chop, with no flavor, and overcooked. One of my friends got the «Zesty chicken» which had to have come from a frozen, then chopped chicken breast, and should have been used to make dog treats. Chicken is not meant to be as tough and dry as leather. My second friend ordered the «VC Burger» which shot grease out at the rest of the table with the first couple of bites. The burger was decent, but the other items were awful, and those of us who didn’t get the burger, were sick for most of the night. There were three or so other items on the menu, but I won’t be going back until a more capable crew takes over.

hehe. brrrrr.
following a trip to the bucket o’ blood saloon, one begins to wonder… at least I did… what sort of brothels would be happenstance in a by-​gone era of the 1860’s? Then again, its NV, and just a short mule trip over to LV — right?
For a general overview, this museum will definitely entertain you — and it’s NOT guna cost you more than a shot of top-​shelf whiskey or moonshine. I recommend you check this lil gem of history out for yourself.
A small admission fee from your coin purse will entitle you to see… the «Arctic Vibrator». LOL. If you have ever seen the movie «shivers», you’ll get a better and more profound understanding of this fine gem of a wonder toy. (?). Considering we’re actually talking about the 1860’s and a brothel or two — no less (maybe more), that’s rather hilarious. OK. check your history on this one — was there electricity during the 1860’s? Add to that idea the concept of an electric female stimulator. *cough*. What would the thought of an «arctic vibrator» do for you? it gives me the «shivers» to say the least. and it made my GF laugh.
brrrr. the thought of the arctic gives me the chills. BTW, there’s a heated mall near Carson City (in NV) just under 60 mins away.