WHAT:
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, announces FREE admission on Sunday, Nov. 15 for Nevada residents and buy-one, get-one admission for non-residents on Kefauver Day. Now in its 14th year, the annual celebration commemorates the historic Kefauver hearings, which were held inside the Museum’s courtroom on Nov. 15, 1950.
Named after committee chairman Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee, the Kefauver hearings were televised nationwide and brought organized crime into the living rooms of 30 million Americans for the first time. Held in 14 U.S. cities from 1950 to 1951, the landmark Kefauver hearings were pivotal in the national fight against organized crime, as well as events that influenced the development of Las Vegas.
In addition to exploring four floors of Museum exhibit space, including a view of its newest exhibit “What Bugsy Left Behind,” a display dedicated to personal effects found on Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel at the time of his murder, guests can also enjoy interactive experiences such as the Firearm Training Simulator from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Crime Lab from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Illuminating educational talks will also take place outside the second-floor hallway from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a meet and greet with former Mobster Frank Calabrese Jr. will take place between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and The Underground speakeasy will feature live entertainment by Michael Ross Nugent from 7 to 11 p.m. A car show hosted by the Las Vegas Cadillac Club will also showcase vintage vehicles behind the Museum from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Kefauver Day’s free admission for locals is made possible by the Museum’s incredible sponsors: Western Alliance Bank; The Las Vegas Athletics; and Segal, Cohen & Landis.
WHEN:
Sunday, Nov. 15
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; guests must be in line by 8:45 p.m.
WHERE:
The Mob Museum
300 Stewart Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101
COST:
Free admission for Nevada residents with a valid I.D. or proof of residency (driver’s license, utility bill, bank statement, etc.) and buy-one, get-one admission for non-residents. Guests may obtain their free admission in person at the Museum box office on a first-come, first-served basis.
All guests will receive 10% off food and beverage at The Underground speakeasy and at Museum concessions.
F&B discount excludes souvenir spirit bottles and cannot be combined with other promotions. Must be 21+ to visit The Underground speakeasy.
ABOUT THE MOB MUSEUM
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, provides a world-class journey through true stories—from the birth of the Mob to today’s headlines. Housed in the actual 1933 federal courthouse where mob hearings shook the nation, The Mob Museum is one of the highest-rated attractions and best things to do in Las Vegas, and unlike anything else in the city. With four immersive floors, The Mob Museum offers a provocative, contemporary look at these topics through hundreds of artifacts and immersive storylines. Guests can test their instincts in a live simulation and make the split-second decisions law enforcement face every day or step inside the Crime Lab and learn how forensic scientists, fingerprint analysts and DNA profilers build a case from evidence. Seeing more than 400,000 visitors annually, and more than 5 million since opening, The Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of Tripadvisor’s “Top 25 U.S. Museums;” one of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Museums in the U.S.” “Top Five Best History Museums in the United States” and one of its “12 Can’t Miss U.S. Museum Exhibits;” named “A Must for Travelers” by The New York Times and one of “20 Places Every American Should See” by FOX News. The Museum is a two-time winner of the Mayor’s Urban Design Award for Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum is open daily; visit themobmuseum.org for admission rates, operating hours and parking information. For more information, call (702) 229-2734 or visit themobmuseum.org.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
www.Instagram.com/themobmuseum
ABOUT THE UNDERGROUND
The Underground is an immersive Prohibition history exhibition featuring a speakeasy, distillery and private VIP room in the basement of The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement. Artifacts from the 1920s and 1930s tell the intriguing story of the Prohibition era, which not only saw a proliferation of bootlegged booze and the meteoric growth of organized crime outfits but also had a profound, lasting impact on society, specifically making way for modern cocktail culture. A seasonal craft cocktail menu gives guests the opportunity to try contemporary takes on classic Prohibition-era cocktails. The menu and atmosphere have landed the speakeasy on several “best cocktail bars in Las Vegas,” “best speakeasies in Las Vegas,” “best date night” and “best hidden bars in Las Vegas” lists. Distillery tastings allow participants to learn about Prohibition and its impact on a variety of spirits and drinking habits while tasting a few of the Museum’s award-winning moonshines. The distilling program has received accolades, including “Best Moonshine” at the 2020 International Whiskey Competition, “Best in Class” and gold and silver medals at the 2024 American Distilling Institute’s International Spirits Competition and gold and silver medals at the 2022, 2023 and 2024 California Craft Spirits Competition. The Underground hosts regular free live music Fridays through Sundays, showcasing some of Las Vegas’ most talented jazz performers. Complimentary entrance to The Underground is granted at the secret side door to visitors who know the password, which is published daily on Instagram Stories @MobMuseum_Underground.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
www.Facebook.com/TheUndergroundAtTheMobMuseum
www.Instagram.com/mobmuseum_underground
www.Tiktok.com/@undergroundmobmuseum
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