Photos, Videos Available: The Mob Museum Welcomes 5 Millionth Visitor

WHAT:

On Wednesday, Sept. 30, The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, welcomed its 5 millionth visitor, marking a significant milestone in its history. The 5 millionth guest, Lisa Brown of Hinton, Iowa, received lifetime admission to the Museum as well as a ceremonial key, exclusive merchandise and a cake and champagne toast, courtesy of Las Vegas Cakes and Breakthru Beverage, symbolizing the Museum’s appreciation for the public’s continued interest and support.

Additionally, today guests can pose for a distinctive photo opportunity throughout the day in front of the Museum’s lineup wall with a special 5 millionth plaque. Guests are encouraged to tag the Museum on social media @themobmuseum across channels.

FAST FACTS:

Since its opening in 2012, The Mob Museum has:

• Rehabilitated and repurposed Downtown Las Vegas’ former U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Received accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, affirming adherence to the highest industry standards and commitment to excellence.
• Received the Historic Preservation Award by City of Las Vegas and Mayor’s Urban Design Award for Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse.
• Become the most visited museum in Nevada, with an annual attendance of more than 400,000 guests from all 50 states and more than 50 countries.
• Opened its first-ever retail store at Harry Reid International Airport, expanding its reach beyond Downtown Las Vegas.
• Launched The Starlight Plaza, an outdoor venue for private events, live entertainment and public programming.
• Underwent a capital improvement project in 2018 that resulted in new exhibits including the addition of The Underground speakeasy and distillery, the Crime Lab, Organized Crime Today and more.
• Provided free admission for more than 40,000 visits, promoting accessibility and reach, for Nevadans.
• Engaged in award-winning community outreach impacting more than 75,000 students and 6,000 seniors.
• Delivered more than 370 public programs featuring authors, journalists, researchers and members of law enforcement.
• Received exceptional guest reviews, awards and accolades, including being named one of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Museums in the U.S.,” a Tripadvisor “Travelers’ Choice” Award recipient in 2023, 2024 and 2025 and Las Vegas Weekly’s “Best Museum” in 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2026.

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. The Museum is also home to The Underground, a Prohibition history exhibition, featuring a speakeasy and distillery, that regularly appears on “best speakeasy in Las Vegas” lists. Seeing more than 400,000 visitors annually, and more than 4 million since 2012, 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.;” one of Las Vegas Weekly’s “Twenty Greatest Attractions in Las Vegas History” and “Best Museum;” Vegas Magazine’s “Best Historical Museum;” 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,” “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 the website for admission rates, parking and operating hours. For more information, call (702) 229-2734 or visit themobmuseum.org.

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