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The Mob Museum
Type: Museums, Unusual
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The Mob Museum, officially the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, tells the story of organized crime in America. The museum's location in Las Vegas is appropriate, considering Sin... Read More
The Mob Museum, officially the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, tells the story of organized crime in America. The museum's location in Las Vegas is appropriate, considering Sin City's early history as an outpost of the Mafia. Located in a historic Downtown Las Vegas building which was originally a federal courthouse, The Mob Museum presents a rounded view of this chapter of American history throughout three floors of engaging exhibits that include high-tech theater presentations, iconic one-of-a-kind artifacts and interactive, themed environments. Visitors will see names they recognize from the movies, but The Mob Museum tells the true stories. You'll learn about Al Capone, Tony Spilotro and Whitey Bulger, among other infamous men who once played important roles in American organized crime. Visitors also learn about law enforcement agents like Joe Pistone, who went undercover as Donnie Brasco, to help bring down the Mob.
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Hours:
- Museum: Daily 9am-9pm
- The Underground Speakeasy & Distillery: Mon-Wed Noon-10pm; Thu-Sun Noon-Midnight
Admissions:
- $29.95 - $48.95
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Terrisa Meeks
Las Vegas Local Expert
- Best Attractions & Activities: "Not many museums have a speakeasy, but this is Las Vegas. Take the Mob Museum's basement stairs to visit The Underground Speakeasy and Distillery and go back in time to the days of rum runners and flappers, complete with authentic, era-appropriate cocktails (check online to find the password)."
- Museums: "One of the most iconic artifacts at The Mob Museum is a brick wall from the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Members of Al Capone's gang lined up seven rival gang members in front of the wall and shot them on February 14, 1929."
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: The Mob Museum takes you inside the story of organized crime in America, with stories about both mobsters and cops.
- Best for Museums Because: The Mob Museum looks at the history of organized crime and its influence in Las Vegas and beyond.
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