Crime Memorabilia on Display as LA Mob Museum Opens

The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement in downtown Las Vegas, opens on Feb 14, 2012. The museum, which is claimed to be a world-class destination, will showcase an exciting and authentic view of the mob's impact on Las Vegas history and its unique imprint on the world.

The Museum reveals an insider's look at the events and people on both sides of this continuing battle. True stories of mob history are brought to life in the museum. The Mob Museum projects the action through high-tech theater presentations, iconic one-of-a-kind artifacts and interactive, themed environments.

The Museum has showcased some of the most enduring artifacts in mob history including the brick wall from the St Valentine's Day Massacre and the barber chair on which Albert Anastasia was murdered. The opening date is the 83rd anniversary of the infamous massacre, considered one of the most significant days in mob history on which seven men affiliated with the Bugs Moran gang were murdered by the South Side Italian gang led by Al Capone.

Let's take a journey through the museum here: