Special Offers For One Year Anniversary At The Mob Museum

This Valentine’s Day, The Mob Museum, The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, celebrates its one-year anniversary. The Museum opened on Feb. 14, 2012, coinciding with the anniversary of the infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre of 1929—an artifact of which is part of the Museum’s collection.

In conjunction with its anniversary celebration, on Feb. 14 the Museum is offering a commemorative collectible pin to the first 1,000 guests who visit and a special line-up photo opportunity with Valentine’s Day messages such as “Just Married” and “It’s Complicated.”  An oversized post card will also be displayed in the lobby for guests to leave their well wishes. In addition, locals are encouraged to visit the Museum on Saturday, Feb. 9 to take the “Blood Oath” for United Blood Services: anyone who registers to donate blood in the Museum’s multi-purpose room between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. that day will receive two free tickets to the Museum. Donors are asked to make an appointment in advance online at www.bloodhero.com/index.cfm?group=op&step=2&opid=533493 or by calling (877) 827-4376. Sponsor code: MobMuseum.

In less than one year, The Mob Museum has become a world-renowned, award-winning, must-see destination in Las Vegas, attracting more than 200,000 visitors, hailing from all 50 states and nearly 35 countries, in approximately 10.5 months of operation. The Museum has made a significant impression on neighboring businesses with more than $2.5 million spent within the local community.

As the only Museum dedicated to telling the incredible story of organized crime and law enforcement and its impact both on Las Vegas and the world, the Museum’s list of awards and accolades has accumulated quickly in just one year.

THE GUESTS

The Mob Museum has attracted prominent guests from politics and law enforcement, organized crime and popular culture. Notable political and law enforcement guests include U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.; Gov. Brian Sandoval, R.-Nev.; former Las Vegas Sheriff Ralph Lamb; Sen. Estes Kefauver’s daughters Diane and Lindsay Kefauver; IRS Criminal Investigation Chief Richard Weber; former undercover FBI agent Jack Garcia; Professor Robert Blakey; Judge Lloyd George; former FBI agent Dennis Arnoldy; and former Las Vegas Metro officer and author Debra Gauthier.

Organized crime figures and their family members that have visited the Museum include Henry Hill, Frank Culotta, Andrew DiDonato, Vinnie “The Animal” Ferrara, Tony Montana, Michael Franzese, Robert Sedway (son of Moe Sedway), Meyer Lansky II (grandson of Meyer Lansky), and others. In addition the Museum has attracted a wide array of pop culture figures such as actors Regina King, John Schneider, Danny Pudi, Holly Madison and Richard Beltzar; sports figures former Redskins Quarterback Joe Theismann, New York Nicks NBA Hall of Famer Walt Frazier, and boxing legend Mike Tyson; TV and film personalities Morgan Spurloch (30 Days, Supersize Me), Rick Dale (American Restoration), the cast of Pawn Stars, Jared & Brandi Passante (Storage Wars),  Zak Bagans (Ghost Adventurers), TV Host Kary Correa (ESPN Desportes) and TV Host Adrianna Costa (EXTRA).

ABOUT THE MOB MUSEUM

The Mob Museum is a world-class destination in downtown Las Vegas dedicated to the thrilling story of organized crime and law enforcement. It presents an exciting and authentic view of the mob’s impact on Las Vegas history and its unique imprint on the world. True stories of mob history are brought to life in a bold and contemporary style via engaging exhibits, high-tech theater presentations and more than 600 artifacts, the largest collection of Mob and related law enforcement memorabilia under one roof. Admission is $19.95 for adults ages 18 and over with special pricing for children, seniors, military, law enforcement and teachers; and $10 for Nevada residents of all ages. Museum hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. For more information, call (702) 229-2734 or visit www.themobmuseum.org. Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/themobmuseum  and on Twitter: @TheMobMuseum.