The Mob Museum, officially the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, is a history museum located in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is dedicated to featuring the artifacts, stories, and history of organized crime in the United States, as well as the actions and initiatives by law enforcement to prevent such crimes. The museum is housed in the former Las Vegas Post Office and Courthouse, which was built in 1933 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Mob Museum was opened on February 14, 2012, and has quickly become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Las Vegas. The museum features a variety of exhibits, including a replica of a speakeasy, a courtroom where visitors can participate in a reenactment of a mob trial, and a wall of shame that lists the names of convicted mobsters. The museum also has a number of interactive exhibits, such as a crime scene investigation game and a fingerprint scanner.
In addition to its exhibits, the Mob Museum also offers a variety of educational programs, including lectures, tours, and workshops. The museum also has a research library that is open to the public.