This
Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14, The Mob Museum, The National Museum of
Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, celebrates its second anniversary with
two-for-one admission to out-of-town visitors and FREE admission for Nevada
residents. In addition, at 9 a.m. that day, the Museum will have the official
unveiling of a limited-time-only presentation of two Thompson machine guns used
in the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in 1929. Lt. Mike Kline from the Berrien
County Sheriff’s office in Michigan will deliver presentations about the
artifacts. The public presentation schedule follows:
Friday,
Feb. 14: 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Saturday,
Feb. 15: 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Museum
Members also will have a chance to attend an exclusive showing of the two
Thompson machine guns on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 9 to 10 a.m.
The
artifacts go hand-in-hand with the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Wall that has
been part of the Museum’s collection since its opening on February 14, 2012. In
Chicago’s infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre of 1929, seven members of Bugs
Moran’s gang were lined up against this wall, shot and killed by Al Capone’s
gang.
The
two machine guns, numbered #7580 and #2347, were first positively identified by
Colonel Calvin Goddard, forensic scientist specializing in ballistics, in
December 1929 after investigating many Thompson guns found in the Chicago area.
These two guns, on display at the Museum Feb. 14 and 15, are the only guns ever
scientifically proven to be part of the 1929 St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.
Thompson
#7580 was marked Exhibit "A" and was determined to have fired one
20-round magazine at the Massacre scene. Thompson #2347 was marked Exhibit
"B" and was determined to have fired one 50-round magazine at the
Massacre scene.
The
day before the Museum’s anniversary, on Thursday, Feb. 13, the Museum will hold
its 2nd Anniversary Celebration Blood Drive in partnership with United Blood
Services. Anyone who registers to donate blood in the United Blood Drive
Bloodmobile located behind the Museum between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. that day will
receive one free ticket to the Museum that is valid until December, 31, 2014.
Donors are asked to make an appointment in advance online at www.bloodhero.com/index.cfm?group=op&step=2&opid=584030or by calling (877) 827-4376. Sponsor code: MobMuseum.
TWO
SUCCESSFUL YEARS
The
only Nationally Significant building on the National Register of Historic
Places in Las Vegas, The Mob Museum occupies the former Federal courthouse and
U.S. Post Office in downtown Las Vegas. Since opening on Feb. 14, 2012, the
Museum has earned global acclaim and become a vital community resource with a
mission of serving the public as a center for informal learning.
In
less than two years, 448,000 guests, hailing from all 50 states and nearly 35
countries have visited The Mob Museum. The Museum’s contributions to area
businesses account for the infusion of more than $6.2 million into the local
community through operating alone.
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 continues to grow.
The
Awards
A
snapshot of awards and distinctions the Museum received in 2013 includes:
“Best
Museum” from the Las Vegas Review-Journal
One
of top three global attractions recognized from the British Guild of Travel
Writers as a nominee for “Best Wider World Project” Award
One
of “Top 10 Museums in Las Vegas” from USA Today
Mayor’s
Urban Design Awards (MUDA) in The Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse”
category
One
of “10 Incredible World Landmarks You Haven’t Seen—Yet” by NBC News and Today
Show
The
Members
The
Mob Museum’s membership has also grown to over 840 members. Members of The Mob
Museum enjoy unlimited admission for an entire year and year-round benefits,
they are the first to receive information regarding special events and speakers
and the “Known Associates” Member newsletter as well as enjoy a 10 percent
discount on special programs and in the Museum’s retail store. They also
receive special recognition, invitations to an exclusive donor reception, VIP
parking, additional guest passes and more. (To become a member, go to themobmuseum.org/get-involved/individual-membership/.
The
Events
The
Museum had its second-annual “Kefauver Day,” on November 15—a free day for
locals—and Repeal Day Party with the inaugural “Boss of the Bars” cocktail
competition, on Dec. 5, which drew thousands of excited locals and visitors
through the Museum’s doors. In addition, the Museum presented 16 programs
featuring famous authors, journalists, Federal agents, law enforcement
officials and former Nevada governors. In 2013, The Mob Museum hosted more than
56 special events totaling 6200 guests, including weddings, receptions,
corporate events, and other occasions. The Museum’s programming schedule is
designed to delve deeper into the topic of organized crime on a national and
international level. Announcements about upcoming programs for 2014 can be
found on the Museum website.
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. Since opening in 2012, The Mob Museum
has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of “20 Places
Every American Should See” by Fox News and Budget Travel magazine, “Las Vegas’
Best New Attractions for 2012” by Travel + Leisure magazine, “9 Reasons to
Visit Las Vegas” by CNNgo, a finalist for the “Best Wider World Project Award,”
by the British Guild of Travel Writers and “Best Museum” by Nevada Magazine.
Admission is $19.95 for adults ages 18 and over with special pricing for
children, seniors, military, law enforcement, Nevada residents, and teachers.
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.
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