12th Anniversary Free Day.
(Photo courtesy of The Mob Museum)
THE MOB MUSEUM TO COMMEMORATE 12th ANNIVERSARY WITH FREE ADMISSION FOR NEVADA RESIDENTS, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14
Non-Residents Receive Buy-One, Get-One Admission
WHAT:
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, announces FREE museum admission for Nevada residents and buy-one, get-one admission for non-residents to celebrate its 12th anniversary. The day will also include an exclusive showcase of the two Thompson submachine guns used in the infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre on February 14, 1929. That Valentine’s Day, seven members and associates of the North Side bootlegging gang were lined up against a wall and shot to death by assassins believed to have been hired by Al Capone. The bricks from that wall are on permanent display on the Museum’s third-floor St. Valentine’s Day Massacre exhibit.
In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with members of the Berrien County, Michigan, Sheriff’s Department, where the firearms currently reside. Officials will be on hand to share insights, discuss the historical significance of the firearms and answer any questions guests may have. Other St. Valentine’s Day Massacre-related artifacts from the Museum’s extensive collection will be accessible, providing a captivating glimpse into this pivotal moment in history.
Offering a look at what the Chicago Outfit became after Capone’s reign, reformed mobster Frank Calabrese Jr. will be onsite sharing the story of his life with the Outfit and how he worked with federal law enforcement to take down the criminal organization, which included his own father, Frank Calabrese Sr.
Rounding out the anniversary celebration, the Las Vegas Cadillac Club will have a display of historic vehicles, while Vitalant Blood Donation will be onsite hosting a blood drive. The Goodfellas Grill will serve food for purchase throughout the afternoon.
WHEN:
Wednesday, Feb. 14
The Museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., the Tommy gun display will be on view from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Las Vegas Cadillac Club Car Show will be on view from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Vitalant Blood Donation will take place from noon to 4 p.m., Frank Calabrese Jr.’s Family Secrets speaking appearance will occur from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and The Goodfellas Grill food truck will be available from noon to 4 p.m.
WHERE:
The Mob Museum
300 Stewart Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101
COST:
Free for Nevada residents with a valid I.D. Buy-one, get-one admission for non-residents.
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;” one of Las Vegas Weekly’s “Twenty Greatest Attractions in Las Vegas History” and “Best Museum” by its 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards; 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, “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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