The museum is housed in the very courtroom where the 1950 Kefauver hearings, which exposed the reach of the American Mafia, took place.
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre wall was salvaged from the Chicago garage where the 1929 murders occurred and was reassembled brick-by-brick in the museum.
The Underground exhibit features a working distillery that produces moonshine on-site.
The building's courtroom features original wood paneling and furniture from its time as a federal courthouse.
The museum serves as a repository for historical evidence donated by former law enforcement officials.
A portion of the exhibits is dedicated to the role of the FBI and the development of organized crime task forces.
The Mob Museum, officially the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, occupies the restored 1933 Las Vegas Post Office and Courthouse. It presents a comprehensive history of the conflict between organized crime and law enforcement in the United States through three floors of interactive exhibits. The building itself hosted the 1950 Kefauver Committee hearings, a pivotal moment in the federal investigation of organized crime. Visitors encounter original artifacts, including the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre wall and various tools of mob trade. The museum integrates forensic science labs, an underground speakeasy, and a distillery. It emphasizes the dual perspectives of criminal enterprises and the government's response. The site is a National Historic Landmark. Exhibits are organized chronologically and thematicially to highlight the evolution of criminal syndicates.
The original 1950s-era courtroom on the second floor.
Download the museum's audio tour app in advance to explore the exhibits at your own pace.
Visit the basement speakeasy for an authentic period-style cocktail, as it is separate from the main exhibition areas.
Plan for extra time if you intend to participate in the interactive crime lab simulations.
Do not attempt to see all three floors in under two hours, as the density of reading material is high.
Casual but respectful; photography is permitted in most areas, but avoid using flash near sensitive historical documents.
