L to R: Tripadvisor Badge; Exterior of The Mob Museum
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THE MOB MUSEUM NAMED ONE OF “26 BEST MUSEUMS IN THE U.S.” BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, “TRAVELERS’ CHOICE” 2025 BY TRIPADVISOR
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, announces it has been named one of the “26 Best Museums in the U.S.” by U.S. News & World Report. In addition, the Museum has also been recognized as a Tripadvisor 2025 “Travelers’ Choice” Award recipient.
Since opening in 2012, The Mob Museum has welcomed more than 4 million visitors, drawn by its compelling blend of immersive storytelling, interactive exhibits and historical authenticity. Beyond its core exhibits, the Museum continues to evolve with fresh content, updated displays and new programming that keep both first-time and returning visitors engaged. Recent additions include exhibits that spotlight Prohibition’s St. Valentine’s Day Massacre with the addition of the Thompson submachine gun used in the crime, as well as a special collection of thematic works by late artist LeRoy Neiman in partnership with the Leroy and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation. Guest speakers, hands-on experiences and a curated Prohibition-inspired cocktail program in The Underground speakeasy, alongside an award-winning house distilled moonshine program, help bring organized crime history to life.
Called “a Vegas must-do” by Tripadvisor reviewers, The Mob Museum has built a reputation for delivering a world-class visitor experience that resonates with tourists, locals and historians alike. Each year, Tripadvisor celebrates travelers’ favorite businesses worldwide based on reviews and ratings collected over the past 12 months. The Museum’s stellar reviews earned it a spot in the top 10% of things to do globally, a testament to its commitment to excellence and visitor satisfaction.
U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Museums” feature highlights the nation’s top institutions offering engaging exhibits, impressive art and excellent programming. As the only museum in Nevada on the list, The Mob Museum joins the ranks of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Cleveland, The Metropolitan Museum of Art: New York City, National September 11 Memorial & Museum: New York City and more.
To view other awards and accolades bestowed upon The Mob Museum visit the Awards and Accolades webpage.
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. The Mob Museum offers a provocative, contemporary look at these topics through hundreds of artifacts and immersive storylines. Numerous interactive exhibits include a Crime Lab, Firearm Training Simulator and Organized Crime Today exhibit. The Museum is also home to The Underground, a Prohibition history exhibition featuring a speakeasy and distillery. The Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of Tripadvisor’s “Top 25 U.S. Museums” and a 2025, 2024 and 2023 “Travelers’ Choice” Award recipient; one of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Museums in the U.S.;” one of Las Vegas Weekly’s “Twenty Greatest Attractions in Las Vegas History” and “Best Museum” of 2021, 2023 and 2024; Vegas Magazine’s “Best Historical Museum” of 2024; one of National Geographic’s “Top 10 Things to Do in Las Vegas;” USA Today’s “Best Museum in Nevada,” 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for “Best Las Vegas Attraction” in 2021 and 2022, “Top Five Best History Museums in the United States” in 2021 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 the website for admission rates and operating hours. For more information, call (702) 229-2734, visit themobmuseum.org, or download the Museum’s free mobile app.
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