The Mob Museum
Attraction
4.6 (17384 reviews)
Interactive exhibits in historic courthouse tell stories of Mob's rise & law enforcement's response.
300 Stewart Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101
$$$$$
+1 702-229-2734
Did You Know?
Opening Date
The Mob Museum, officially named the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, opened on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2012. This date was intentionally chosen for its ironic connection to the St. Valentine's Day Massacre.
Historic Building
The museum is housed in a former federal courthouse and U.S. Post Office building. This building was the site of one of the 14 Kefauver Committee hearings held in Las Vegas in 1950, which exposed organized crime's influence in the city.
Original Courtroom
The courtroom where the Kefauver hearings took place has been restored and is a key exhibit. Visitors can listen to actual wiretaps and recordings related to mob activity.
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The museum features a section of the actual brick wall from the garage where the St. Valentine's Day Massacre took place in Chicago in 1929. This wall is riddled with bullet holes.
Highlights from Reviews
• informative exhibits
The museum offers a comprehensive and engaging history of organized crime in the United States.
• helpful staff
Many visitors found the staff to be friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, enhancing the overall experience.
• interactive exhibits
The museum features interactive exhibits and experiences, such as the forensic lab, that add to the engagement.
• speakeasy experience
The speakeasy provides a unique and immersive experience, styled after the Prohibition era, with themed drinks and decor.
• historic building
The museum is housed in a historic courthouse, which adds to the authenticity and atmosphere of the exhibits.