January is shaping up to be a busy month at The Mob Museum, centered around Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and the museum’s mission to recognize those who protect the community.
Events include free admission for law enforcement professionals, special guided tours and artifacts, a new Las Vegas film exhibit, live music in the Underground speakeasy, and public programs focused on crime, history, and culture.
The museum will host Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Friday, Jan. 9, offering free admission all day to federal, state, and local law enforcement professionals with valid ID.
Along with free entry, officers can choose complimentary access to either the Crime Lab or Firearm Training Simulator, receive a free beer in The Underground, and take part in guided tours and special artifact displays highlighting the long fight against organized crime.
Public Crime Forum Set for Jan. 8
The week kicks off with a free public program titled “Fighting Crime in Las Vegas: Trends, Threats, and How Our City Is Responding” on Thursday, Jan. 8, from 7 to 8 p.m. inside the museum’s historic second-floor courtroom.
The discussion brings together top law enforcement and regulatory leaders to talk about current crime trends in Southern Nevada, from street crime and illegal gambling to cybercrime and financial fraud. The panel includes:
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Andrew Walsh, Undersheriff, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
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Mike Dreitzer, Chairman, Nevada Gaming Control Board
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Christopher Delzotto, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Las Vegas
The event is free for museum members or with paid admission.
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Highlights
On Jan. 9, the museum will host special activities throughout the day, including:
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Special law enforcement artifact displays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Educator-led law enforcement-themed tours at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Programs and demonstrations by former undercover agents Giovanni Rocco and Dutch McAlpin, co-hosts of the museum’s “Inside the Life” podcast
The events spotlight real-world stories from undercover work involving mobsters, outlaw biker gangs, and organized crime networks.
New Exhibit: Las Vegas on the Big Screen
Later in the month, the museum will debut a new exhibit, “Filmed in Las Vegas: America’s Playground on the Silver Screen,” opening Friday, Jan. 16.
The exhibit features original movie posters from 11 films shot in Las Vegas between 1941 and 1969, including classics like Ocean’s 11 and Viva Las Vegas.
Lobby cards and video footage trace how Hollywood helped shape the city’s image over time. The posters are on loan from Las Vegas businessman Dan Tuntland and are included with regular admission.
The Underground: Music, Cocktails, and Dry January Options
The museum’s basement speakeasy, The Underground, will continue its popular live music schedule every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout January, featuring jazz, swing, and blues performers in a Prohibition-era setting.
For those observing Dry January, the Underground is offering a menu of zero-proof cocktails, priced at $9, designed to deliver the flavor and feel of classic drinks without alcohol.
The speakeasy will also mark National Bootlegger’s Day from Jan. 16–18 with a special cocktail called Running From the Fuzz, inspired by Prohibition-era bootleggers.
The Mob Museum’s January calendar is blending history, education, and entertainment under one iconic roof.
More information, schedules, and RSVP details are available at themobmuseum.org. Full press release here.
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