Organized crime in Philadelphia is often overshadowed by underworld intrigues 100 miles up the road in New York, but the City of Brotherly Love has a rich Mob story of its own. In a program dubbed "It's Not Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Organized Crime in the City of Brotherly Love," a panel of authors, journalists, […]
The Underground speakeasy and distillery is throwing a roaring bash, featuring a night of live entertainment courtesy of Las Vegas headliner Colte Julian and jazz band The Sidecars. A special selection of curated anniversary-inspired craft cocktails will flow throughout the evening, and guests who look hard enough might just happen upon the speakeasy’s newest secret. […]
The Black Hand terrorized the Italian immigrant community in pre-Prohibition New York. These mysterious extortionists demanded money or else they would blow up a business or kidnap a child. When people did not pay, the Black Hand often followed through on its threats. New York Police formed the Italian Squad, a team of Italian detectives, […]
Gangland has been dominated by men, but throughout history women have wielded subtle and not-so-subtle influence in the criminal underworld. Join The Mob Museum and Lissa Townsend Rodgers, author of the new book Shameless: Women of the Underworld, for a look into the lives of notable women who refused to sit on the sidelines of crime. Women […]
After his 2021 nomination, Jason Frierson made history by being confirmed as Nevada’s first Black U.S. Attorney. In recognition of Black History Month, the Las Vegas Nevada Bar Association and The Mob Museum will explore Frierson’s journey to becoming the state’s chief federal law enforcement officer and his views on current criminal justice issues in […]
Join The Mob Museum to mark the Museum’s 12th anniversary with a free day for Nevada residents. Non-residents will receive buy-one, get-one admission. To commemorate the anniversary, step back in time with an exclusive showcase of the two Thompson submachine guns that were used in the infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre on February 14, 1929. […]
In 1998, a letter landed on the desk of the Chicago FBI office, setting in motion an extraordinary seven-year investigation. Its source? The son of notorious mobster Frank Calabrese Sr., offering to help the FBI bring his father and other Chicago Outfit leaders to justice. The operation, known as “Family Secrets,” stands as one of […]
From the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation comes a rich collection of photos in honor of the Department’s 50th anniversary, compiled in a new book, America’s Finest: Policing Las Vegas. The collection, captured in recent history, provides a captivating firsthand look at the officers patrolling the city’s streets, crime scenes and the operations of […]
A new documentary explodes the myth that the Mob steered clear of the drug trade. In fact, connections between the Mob and illegal drugs date to the 1920s, when New York racketeer Arnold Rothstein spearheaded heroin trafficking into the United States. Dope Men features an all-star cast of respected historians and authorities. After the screening, […]
Best-selling novelist James Patterson and journalist Mark Seal have joined forces on a new book that delivers a dazzling dissection of modern Las Vegas. Join The Mob Museum for a book signing of What Really Happens in Vegas with co-author Mark Seal. A roller-coaster journey from the Strip to Fremont Street, nightclubs to showrooms, VIP […]
December marks the 90th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition and The Underground speakeasy is commemorating this historic event with a Repeal Day soiree and the launch of a new moonshine produced in the Museum’s distillery. Revelers are encouraged to dress in their best Prohibition-era attire to enjoy a stellar selection of house-made bites, live […]
Commemorating the historic Kefauver Committee hearing held in the Museum’s courtroom in 1950, The Mob Museum hosts an annual Free Day on November 15. Furthering the Museum’s mission and ensuring accessibility and reach, Museum admission is free for Nevada residents and buy-one-get-one for non-residents. Visitors also have the chance to enjoy a display of vintage […]
A party for the flappers, dons, tricksters, treaters, and everyone in between, this year The Underground speakeasy and distillery is celebrating Halloween on Saturday, October 28. Halloween celebrations were first popularized in the 1920s, and this year The Underground is paying homage to decades past. Partygoers are encouraged to dress the part and visit this […]
As Formula One returns to Las Vegas for the first time in 40 years, this program will explore the history of auto racing in the entertainment capital of the world – and the Mob’s role in making it happen. Racing historian Randy Cannon (pictured) and retired casino executive Bill Weinberger will look back at the […]
Historian Larry Gragg, author of the most authoritative biography of Bugsy Siegel, has dug further into the Mob’s origins in Las Vegas with his new book, Bugsy’s Shadow, a detailed look at Moe Sedway. Sedway was Siegel’s righthand man in Las Vegas for several years before a falling out that culminated in Siegel’s murder. Sedway, […]
Eddie Muller, film noir expert and cocktail connoisseur, will discuss a range of classic movies, including some with Mob themes and Las Vegas settings, while mixing cocktails for guests. Muller, host of TCM’s Noir Alley, will provide insights and anecdotes about all-time-great noir films, along with a carefully curated lineup of noir-inspired cocktails. A book […]
In 1985, DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena was kidnapped, tortured and murdered by members of a Mexican drug cartel. For more than four years, Camarena had fearlessly pursued marijuana and cocaine traffickers, disrupting their operations and inching closer to exposing the leaders of a billion-dollar drug network. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mika Camarena, […]
Former FBI special agent Robert Wittman led the FBI’s National Art Crime Team in tracking art thieves and recovering more than $300 million in stolen art. From Rembrandt’s self-portrait to North Carolina’s missing Bill of Rights, Wittman restored scores of priceless works and artifacts to their rightful venues over his 20-year career. Join Wittman in […]
The brutal effects of organized crime are not limited to the crimes themselves. In some cases, the proceeds of organized crime are used to fund terrorist groups, intensifying threats to global peace and security. Ray Johnson, assistant special agent in charge of the FBI Field Office in Las Vegas, and retired special agent George Piro […]
Russell Bufalino was one of the most powerful Mafia bosses of the 20th century. Based in Pennsylvania’s coal country, Bufalino’s influence extended to Philadelphia, Buffalo, Atlantic City, New York and beyond. After the Quiet Don’s death in 1994, Billy D’Elia, Bufalino’s “adopted” son and longtime righthand man, took over the crime family and became a […]
Explore Northeast Scotland through the lens of Benriach’s Speyside-distilled single malt Scotch whiskies with The Underground. A legacy dating back to 1898, imbibers will enjoy a guided tasting of four core and special edition blends, each a unique representation of Benriach’s slow and deliberate distilling style, paired with Scottish-inspired bites.
Colte Julian and The Sidecars features dynamic piano-showman Colte Julian performing unique jazz renditions of classics along with his band. This is part of the Mob Museum's free Music in The Underground series. See link for speakeasy password for free entry. (Note: visit event website for additional dates.)
Marking the 50th anniversary of the Drug Enforcement Administration, a diverse panel of former agents will share stories of undercover intrigue and dangerous operations from the agency’s tumultuous history. President Richard Nixon established the DEA on July 1, 1973, consolidating the drug-related work that was being done by several federal agencies. Over the past five […]
Mob hits, dangerous fugitives, casino robberies, the most horrific act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. Over the past 50 years — since the merger of the Las Vegas Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Department — the officers of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department have dealt with the darkest moments in the community’s […]
When Alan Geik was growing up, the men seated around the family’s dinner table often included some of the most feared killers and high-powered racketeers of the 20th century. He regarded these jewelry thieves, casino operators and one time Murder Inc. assassins as uncles and family friends. Their names frequently made headlines, men such as […]
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