The Mob Museum occupies Las Vegas’s restored 1933 federal courthouse and post office, giving the building a direct connection to its subject. Four floors trace organized crime from Prohibition and early syndicates through casino skimming, federal investigations and modern global networks. The restored courtroom hosted a 1950 Kefauver Committee hearing and now anchors a multimedia presentation.
Signature artifacts include the bullet-scarred wall from the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and documents tied to Las Vegas casino history. Interactive add-ons include a Crime Lab, firearm-training simulator and distillery tasting; age restrictions apply, and the simulator and graphic crime material are not suitable for every child.
General admission is currently $37.95, with higher passes including one or two interactive experiences. Discounted online entry is available during selected early or late periods. The museum opens daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; allow at least two hours, and three or more if reading deeply or adding an experience.
The Underground in the basement recreates a Prohibition-era speakeasy and contains a working distillery. Museum admission is not always necessary to enter the bar through its separate entrance, but guests must be 21 to drink.
The curatorial approach gives law enforcement and victims meaningful attention rather than simply glamorizing famous mobsters. Visitors interested in Las Vegas history, true crime or policing will find substantially more depth than the playful branding suggests.