The Mob Museum Announces Launch Of "The Untapped Story: A Beer Tasting Experience"
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- Category: Las Vegas
- Published on Monday, 11 May 2026 12:16
- Written by A&E Contributing Editor
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, announces the launch of a new limited-time offering, "The Untapped Story: A Beer Tasting Experience," that blends history, storytelling, and craft beer tastings.
As Downtown Las Vegas' most engaging beer tasting experience, this guided craft beer tour available exclusively this summer will blend history, storytelling and tastings into one unique activity.
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From lagers to IPAs, and even The Mob Museum's house draft Big Al's Ale, "The Untapped Story" participants will discover how Prohibition fueled the early rise of organized crime and how beer helped influence the Mob's power in America, all while enjoying tastings along the way.
Led by Museum educators, this immersive beer tour explores the connections between beer, the Mob, Las Vegas and American history. Perfect for beer fans, history buffs, date nights and anyone looking for unique things to do in Las Vegas, this interactive tasting experience lets guests enjoy a variety of beers while exploring the legacy of beer and crime in America.
The Mob Museum consistently ranks as one of the top museums in Las Vegas, while The Underground speakeasy and distillery routinely appears on "best speakeasies in Las Vegas" lists, and every month it hosts unique programs, cocktail specials and a rotating showcase of live entertainment featuring the city's most talented jazz performers. As a result, a visit to The Mob Museum and The Underground is always a must for visitors and locals seeking memorable things to do in Las Vegas.
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Available Monday-Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. this June through August, the offering combines a 60-minute educator-guided Museum tour plus time in The Underground distillery. For those who also wish to preview the Museum independently, tickets also include general admission beginning at 5 p.m. Participating guests will receive a commemorative souvenir pint glass.
Tickets are available for $69 per person or $49 for Museum Members. Tours are limited to just 24 guests each evening. For $599, groups may reserve a private tour for up to 10 guests. Reservations are required, and a minimum of two people are required for booking. Must be 21 years or older with a valid ID to participate. To purchase tickets, click here.
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. The Mob Museum offers a provocative, contemporary look at these topics through hundreds of artifacts and immersive storylines. Numerous interactive exhibits include a Crime Lab, Firearm Training Simulator and Organized Crime Today exhibit. The Museum is also home to The Underground, a Prohibition history exhibition featuring a speakeasy and distillery.
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The Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of Tripadvisor's "Top 25 U.S. Museums" and a 2025, 2024 and 2023 "Travelers' Choice" Award recipient; 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" of 2021, 2023 and 2024; Vegas Magazine's "Best Historical Museum" of 2024; 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" in 2021 and 2022, "Top Five Best History Museums in the United States" in 2021 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 and operating hours. For more information visit themobmuseum.org.
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ABOUT THE UNDERGROUND
The Underground is an immersive Prohibition history exhibition featuring a speakeasy, distillery and private VIP room in the basement of The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement. Artifacts from the 1920s and 1930s tell the intriguing story of the Prohibition era, which not only saw a proliferation of bootlegged booze and the meteoric growth of organized crime outfits but also had a profound, lasting impact on society, specifically making way for modern cocktail culture.
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A seasonal cocktail menu gives guests the opportunity to try contemporary takes on classic Prohibition-era cocktails. The menu and atmosphere have landed the speakeasy on several "best cocktail bars in Las Vegas" lists. Distillery tastings allow participants to learn about Prohibition and its impact on a variety of spirits and drinking habits while tasting a few of the Museum's moonshines. The distilling program has received numerous accolades, including "Best Moonshine" at the 2020 International Whiskey Competition, "Best in Class" and "Gold" and "Silver Medals" at the 2024 American Distilling Institute's International Spirits Competition and "Gold" and "Silver Medals" at the 2022, 2023 and 2024 California Craft Spirits Competition. Complimentary entrance to The Underground is granted at the secret side door to visitors who know the password, which is published daily on Instagram Stories @MobMuseum_Underground.
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