The Mob Museum - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
The Mob Museum
The Mob Museum
4.5
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About
The Mob Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the public understanding of organized crime’s history and impact on American society. The Mob Museum offers a bold and authentic view of organized crime from vintage Las Vegas to the back alleys of American cities and—increasingly—across the borders and networks of the entire world. Explore the real stories and actual events of Mob history through interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind Mob and law enforcement artifacts found inside our restored 1933 former courthouse and post office building located just minutes from Fremont Street.
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  • Connie F
    484 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Do Not Miss
    Absolutely fantastic museum. Very informative, interesting, and well laid out. Love the movies to view throughout along with displays. The volunteers are a wealth of knowledge as well. One of the best museums that I have been to in recent years.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written May 12, 2023
  • STELLA08Auckland
    Auckland Central, New Zealand470 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Go early - avoid the crowds
    So much to see, and pretty crowded - I'd recommend going when they open as it gets a bit hard to read all the plaques when its busy. We enjoyed our visit here, but after a while found it to be pretty similar. Disappointed in the Speakeasy Bar in the basement. For one thing, it was freezing cold, plus it didnt seem to have much in the way of "atmosphere" - just like a normal bar.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written May 15, 2023
  • Grover R
    Pensacola, Florida18,062 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a Great Museum that Exceeded my Expectations
    I will say I did not have high expectations when our group said this was on the schedule of our Las Vegas activities, but it was a great museum and experience. It starts with the history of Las Vegas and entrance of Mob in shaping the town and gambling industry. However, it also focused on the casino business, showing ways people cheat and the ways people win. Also interesting that the building that host the museum is the former courthouse in Clark County that hosted hearings on the Mob. I came in skeptical, but I left an advocate recommending a visit when you go to Las Vegas.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 28, 2023
  • Wikumj
    Bromley, United Kingdom317 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting museum, great break from the heat
    Really interesting museum about the history of the mob in the America, they're connection to Vegas and their history through the decades. Very well laid out and great exhibits with just the right level of details in the signs. Would be great for all ages 11 and up (may not be appropriate for younger kids)
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 18, 2023
  • michellerR6668
    Placerville, California87 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Thought this would be cheesy but very interesting
    Someone recommended and we went thinking what the heck. Found it to be fascinating and especially loved the interactive parts like the picture you could take getting booked and displays. Also liked that they included more modern day cartel and gangs. A fun time is to go to speakeasy.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 28, 2023
  • midawg73
    Bay City, Michigan101 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Definitely worth your time
    This attraction has been on my list for a while. It was time to take it off the list. The Mob museum is in the former post office/court room for las vegas. The exhibits are well thought out and go in chronological order. Some of the highlights are the st valentines day massacre wall, AL capone and prohibition, kefavur hearing courtroom, early las vegas, and more modern times. Also some Mob inspired movies. I got the audio tour which is worth the extra $. Don't forget to get a drink at the underground bar.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written October 14, 2023
  • ldjs
    Fort Lee, New Jersey692 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Museum
    Excellent Museum for all interested in American history and culture. Lots of interactive exhibits, plenty of historic artifacts. Well organized and easy to follow exhibits. Allocate at least two hours just for the Museum, not counting distillery.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 23, 2023
  • themontanatravelgirl
    Great Falls, Montana81 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    “This life of ours, this is a wonderful life.”
    Cool museum if you are interested in the mob history, which I am. My husband got to hold a real Tommy Gun. My only complaint, which I have with lots of museums, is there were too many people at one time. Hard to see the exhibits sometimes. The Underground was a fun stop after the museum.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 23, 2023
  • Kiana L
    Smyrna, Georgia81 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Honest and informative
    This museum did not leave anything out. It’s four stories and well organized based on time periods. It’s mostly pictures and some weapons. They did have a brick wall from the St. Valentine’s Day massacre. The distillery experience was a lesson in prohibition and a moonshine tasting which was great. They also have some TV and movie memorabilia. Overall, a great experience. You are not going to see this anywhere else so definitely worth the visit!
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 11, 2023
  • alex&bren
    Northamptonshire, United Kingdom6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It’s a Vegas must do
    Las Vegas is not just about gambling so much more to do. The Mob museum was great , learning the mob’s history in Vegas & across America. Recommend doing one or more of the added experiences . I’m Irish so I did the drinking one. And also visit the speakeasy in the basement. Highly recommend the food and the cocktail’s
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 30, 2023
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DLNY1
New York165 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
Four of us strolled through the Mob Museum early on a Saturday morning (on line ticket discount for before 11 AM) and thoroughly enjoyed it. They had short interesting movies, some artifacts and a lot of information to read. The photos were interesting as was the entire timeline they laid out from the rise of Vegas to today's current criminals and cartels. They even had a display about movies and television series related to the mob and cartels with information about what was real and what was fiction.
Written January 27, 2022
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jehenson81
Washington DC, DC22,324 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Solo
So I got to the Mob Museum right when they opened at 9am. Since I already had bought my ticket on line, I was able to go right in once I got my wristband. They start you on the third floor and you work your way down to the Speakeasy in the basement. The third floor goes in depth into how the Mob came about and how they came to Vegas in the 20s and 30s. They even have the St. Valentines Day Massacre Wall which was awesome. The second floor talked about the 60s and the 70s as organized changed to meet the times. The first floor was about the modern mob and how the government catches them and stops them. Great place, very well done.
Written March 7, 2020
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Elainetsai
Lancaster, CA120 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021 • Couples
Very detailed historical timeline of how the mob and all illegal enterprises came to be. Utterly fascinating and so well laid out. We enjoyed our time wandering the three stories that make up the museum. Many, many artifacts, videos, and photos tell the story. Worth the money and time spent there. You do need reservations and I recommend you take advantage of the “extras” offered. We did the CSI exhibit.
Written March 28, 2021
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Adrienne B
Saint Robert, MO2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
The museum was very interesting and contained many original artifacts. It is a large building, so allow time to see all of the floors. The staff was enthusiastic about telling the story of the various displays. It was well worth the three plus hours we spent there. For the quality of the museum, it was well worth the price. As a bonus there is on site parking for a nominal fee. If you are interested in the history of Las Vegas and the Mob this is a definate must see.
Written January 22, 2020
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KimberleyF
Madera, CA35 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
We learned a great deal and had fun as well. Definitely a worthwhile investment in tickets and time. Additionally, the staff we interacted with were friendly, welcoming, and treated us like family, from the security guard who assisted me with the lift for my wheelchair, to the docents throughout the exhibits, the photographer, and even the cashier. So happy to have gone.
Written January 7, 2020
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Andy5573
Palmyra, PA251 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
Museum is well done. It is located in a former Federal building which contained a post office and court room. Well organized depiction of both Las Vegas and national mob history. Nice mix of video, slide presentations, interactive, and static exhibits. Purchase your ticket in advance if you are able to pinpoint when you will be visiting for a fairly substantial saving on the price.
Written July 6, 2021
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Alan304
Cranford, NJ1,525 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Family
It is best to go early as the museum can get crowded in the afternoon. The distillery tour and tasting was interesting - worth the time and additional cost. The museum also contains information on the early Las Vegas settlements. I don’t find the headset rental necessary.
Written May 10, 2022
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TravelMom2Too
New Orleans, LA186 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020 • Couples
The Mob Museum offers a tour of how the mob was introduced to America and to Vegas. There is plenty to experience from short videos, actual mob memorabilia and interactive activities throughout. A nice touch is that they offer you a stylus so you don’t have to actually touch anything. There were areas that seemed to be more crowded than others so be aware if you are trying to avoid too many people.

Participated in the Speakeasy/Distillery tour. Jim was an expert guide. He walked us through from the beginning to the end of prohibition and how moonshine was made. Enjoyed the ambiance of the Speakeasy but the service was slow so we decided not to stay around. The Mob Museum offers something interesting and different while staying in Vegas.
Written November 9, 2020
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Lesley B
Mountain View, CA2,961 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
The mob museum is pretty affordable for Vegas. We got the regular pass and spent about an hour reading the exhibits and watching some of the films. There’s a lot of information to absorb and interesting descriptions of the main players on both sides (mob and the law).
Written January 2, 2020
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Patty W
Ogden, UT967 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
This museum is well worth your time. We went at 9 am on a Saturday and we’re the only ones in the museum for quite a while. They have a small parking lot that costs $8.00. They have a lot of cool artifacts. I would pay the extra $8.00 for the headsets. It is totally worth it.
Written January 17, 2022
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