Discover the Most Notorious Figures at the Mob Museum

The Mob Museum, known as the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, is in downtown Las Vegas. This history museum is dedicated to exhibiting artifacts and stories showcasing the history of US organized crime. Exhibits also include initiatives and actions law enforcement agencies take to prevent such crimes.

Visiting the Mob Museum offers an accurate view of decades of organized crime in Las Vegas, the back alleys of various American cities, and even beyond the borders. The museum helps you explore the real stories and events that shaped mob history.

Mob Museum First-Floor Exhibits

The 1st floor has many fascinating exhibits. The ‘100 Years of Made Men’ exhibit profiles the most notorious figures from more than 100 years of mob history. Move to the Crime Lab Experience to understand how forensic evidence builds strong cases against criminal suspects.

Multimedia Exhibits

Check out the multimedia exhibits that explore the work of crime scene investigators, fingerprint analysts, and medical examiners who use such evidence to try to crack a case.

Organized Crime

The Organized Crime Exhibit talks about how famous organized crime figures and mob-run casinos thrived in the past and even today and how law enforcement is fighting back.

Please learn what being a law enforcement officer at the Firearm Training Simulator is like. You are exposed to the different types of training exercises that officers undergo to handle diverse situations.

Mob Museum Second-Floor Exhibits

On the 2nd floor, you will see exhibits related to the Kefauver Hearings describing high-profile nationwide inquiries against organized crime.

Las Vegas Open City

Check out the ‘Open City’ exhibit that focuses on how gambling was legalized in Las Vegas, after which no one mobster could dominate it. It opened it up to mobsters nationwide to launch new ventures and how law enforcement dealt with this.

Mob’s Greatest Hits Exhibit

Go through the Mob’s Greatest Hits Exhibit, where you can see how gruesome violence was a part of mob life, the kind of weapons they used, and who were some of the victims of mob violence.

Mob Museum Third-Floor Exhibits

The Birth of a Mob exhibit talks about how some people sowed the seeds of crime to achieve the dream in pursuit of the American dream. The following presentation, A Tough Little Town, shows how Las Vegas went from being a frontier outpost to the global capital of gambling and entertainment, led by the mob.

St. Valentine’s Day Massacre

The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Wall is an exhibit that shows how the massacre was one of the darkest days of mob history. Visitors can view the actual wall from the building where the killings occurred. Bullet holes are accurate. The blood on the wall was added for effect and not actually.

The Underground Speakeasy

Once you’ve seen the Mob Museum exhibits, go to The Underground. You’ll be transported here to the Prohibition era, surrounded by stories, images, and artifacts from the Roaring Twenties. Sip on a cocktail at the well-stocked bar and enjoy the evening entertainment of that bygone era.

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Distillery Exhibit

Walkthrough the Distillery exhibit tells stories of bootleggers, rumrunners, and government agents who tried to bring them down. Don’t miss going down the Alleyway that brings to life the sights and sounds of the Prohibition Era. Get yourself clicked at the Phone Booth of the Four Deuces Club!

Special Events at Mob Museum

The museum organizes many special events throughout the year, focusing on various aspects of mob history. Many options exist, from Jazz Nights at The Underground to National Moonshine Day and Summer Movie Series. Look up the museum calendar for exact dates and times for special events.

Getting There

The Mob Museum is located at 300 Stewart Avenue in downtown Las Vegas. Parking is free for the first three hours. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and offers a discount to Nevada residents.

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