Mob Museum

The Basics

The Mob Museum is included in many city sightseeing tours—on foot and even via Segway—and its three floors of interactive exhibits are housed in a former federal courthouse building where such landmark cases as the Kefauver hearings were held. Highlights include a hands-on crime lab experience, a wall of infamy spanning more than 100 years of Mob history, and the Mob’s greatest hits. Visitors can also see the bullet-ridden wall from the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, law enforcement exhibits on wiretapping, and the personal belongings of infamous mobsters, including real weapons used by Mob hit men. For those interested in the backstory and behind-the-scenes facts, audio tours are available for a small fee.

Visit the museum independently or as part of a Las Vegas sightseeing tour. Prebooked skip-the-line admission tickets are available and entry is also included in a discounted multi-attraction pass.

Things to Know Before You Go

• Expect to spend at least two hours exploring the exhibits.

• It’s worth paying the small fee for the audio tour to get an insider’s perspective.

• The museum is wheelchair accessible and offers limited parking for a fee.

• Due to the graphic nature of the subject matter, the Mob Museum may not be suitable for children under 12.

How to Get There

There are several ways to reach the Mob Museum, located just minutes from Fremont Street. Most visitors arrive as part of a guided tour of Downtown Las Vegas or by public transport—both the Deuce on the Strip and Downtown Loop buses stop right in front of the museum. If you’re driving, head northbound on Las Vegas Boulevard and turn left on Stewart Avenue.

When to Get There

The museum is open daily to visitors, and there isn’t really a bad time to visit. If you want to avoid the crowds, arrive in the morning and allow about two hours for the exhibits.

The Underground at the Mob Museum

Set aside some time to visit The Underground speakeasy and on-site distillery hidden in the museum’s basement. See prohibition-era artifacts, taste moonshine from a working still, and learn about the rise of the Mob and organized crime. The speakeasy serves a variety of prohibition-era themed cocktails, beer, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks.

Ways to explore

Book tickets to the Mob Museum in advance to secure your spot and avoid waiting in lines when you get there. The museum offers a range of bookable experiences that can be purchased along with your tickets; among these are a crime lab experience and a firearm simulation. Admission to the Mob Museum is also included in some tours of Las Vegas, which range from crime-themed self-driving tours to guided trips that focus on the city’s nightlife, mob history, and more.

Accessibility

The Mob Museum is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available to borrow from the box office on a first-come, first-served basis

Age limits

There’s no age limit for admission to the museum, but some violent imagery and exhibits may not be suitable for younger visitors. You must be 21 to enter the speakeasy.

What to pack

Photo identification, credit card, phone

What to wear

If you’re visiting The Underground speakeasy and distillery, consider dressing up—while there’s no dress code, the space has a stylish, vintage feel.

Not allowed

Flash photography, tripods

Amenities

Parking, restrooms, Wi-Fi

Address

The Mob Museum is located in downtown Las Vegas, not far from the Fremont Street Experience pedestrian mall. There are multiple ways to get there, including car, rideshare, taxi, and public transit.

Driving

To reach the Mob Museum from the Las Vegas Strip, take I-15 north to I-11 S/US-93 S/US-95 S. Then, take exit 75B to Casino Center Boulevard and turn left on Stewart Street. Paid parking is available on-site.

Public transportation

The Mob Museum is a stop on the free Downtown Loop shuttle service. To get there from the Strip, take the Deuce bus, which runs every 15 minutes and stops directly in front of the museum.

Best times to visit

The museum gets busy between 11am and 6pm. Visit early or late in the day to experience the Mob Museum with fewer crowds.

Best days to visit

If you plan to visit The Underground speakeasy and distillery, swing by on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night for live music.

Best months to visit

Las Vegas is a year-round destination, but spring and fall are particularly nice times to visit, thanks to mild, sunny weather.

Special events

The museum celebrates its anniversary each February with a free admission day and special programming, such as displays of artifacts that aren’t generally part of exhibits.