The Mob Museum

The Mob Museum, officially the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, occupies the 1933 federal courthouse and post office at 300 Stewart Ave in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. The building has historical weight of its own: in 1950 the Kefauver Committee held one of its televised organized crime hearings in the second-floor courtroom, which has been preserved as part of the visit. Exhibits across several floors trace the story of organized crime in the United States and its place in Las Vegas history, alongside the work of law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting it. Visitors move through galleries of artifacts, documents, photographs, audio and video, including displays tied to well-known figures and events. Interactive elements let guests try law enforcement simulations. In the basement, a speakeasy bar and a working distillery add a Prohibition-era theme, with a separate ticket or purchase for tastings. A full visit usually takes two to three hours, and many people begin on the top floor and work downward. Photography is a regular part of the visit, with the restored courtroom and the building's neoclassical facade among the better subjects. The museum is open daily 9:00 AM-9:00 PM. General admission is about $34.95-35.95, off-peak online tickets before 11 AM or after 5 PM cost about $27.95, Nevada residents receive discounts and children 10 and under are free. Crowds peak midday and on weekends, so weekday mornings at opening offer the quietest experience. The museum is two blocks north of the Fremont Street Experience, and visitors reach it by the Deuce bus to Downtown or on foot from Fremont Street.