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The Mob Museum

A sight in Downtown, Las Vegas, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

The Mob Museum in Downtown, Las Vegas
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Why go

Organized crime history in the old federal courthouse, with a speakeasy and distillery in the basement.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Las Vegas, alongside 3 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Fremont Street Experience and Fremont Street Experience.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
$$
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Las Vegas. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Fremont Street Experience

    Covered pedestrian mall with the Viva Vision light canopy, old casinos and street shows.

    Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Fremont Street Experience

    Downtown's pedestrian mall under a block-long LED canopy, which typically hosts a ticketed NYE street party with live bands.

    Activity · The Strip · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    The Neon Museum

    Boneyard of retired casino signs with guided tours on the history of Las Vegas.

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Atomic Liquors

    Las Vegas's oldest freestanding bar (1952), once a spot for watching atomic tests.

    Drinks · 0.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Peppermill Restaurant & Fireside Lounge

    1972 neon-lit diner and lounge with huge portions, open 24 hours.

    Food · 3.0 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Peppermill

    Round-the-clock Strip diner since 1972, with oversized breakfasts and a neon lounge built around a fire pit.

    Food · Red Rock Canyon · 3.0 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

The Mob Museum is a stop on our Las Vegas & National Parks route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Las Vegas

2 more curated sights in Las Vegas. See the full Las Vegas guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Las Vegas run from 56°F in December to 107°F in July; February is usually the wettest month. For The Mob Museum itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Las Vegas from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Las Vegas weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for The Mob Museum, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
300 Stewart Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA
Coordinates
36.17282, -115.14124
Destination
Las Vegas, Nevada
Website
themobmuseum.org

The Mob Museum: quick answers

How much time do you need at The Mob Museum?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at The Mob Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit The Mob Museum?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Where is The Mob Museum?

The Mob Museum is at 300 Stewart Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include The Mob Museum?

The Mob Museum appears on Las Vegas & National Parks, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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