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| - This was a lot of fun! Super informative and interesting.
The location cannot be beat, as it immerses you into the whole feel of the museum. I had to keep reminding myself that the mobsters within the museum had walked up those same front stairs, walked those same halls and sat in that same courtroom. You can really feel the history of the place. And the actual wall from the St. Valentine's Day massacre? How cool was that!?
There is A LOT to read here. You could easily, easily spend the whole day reading every last little thing. It's all fascinating information, but unless you're in some of the rooms alone, reading everything just isn't doable. Given that, I can't imagine kids being entertained at all. Also, the subject matter is steeped in violence (the museum does not shy away from that at all!), so it's not kid-appropriate at all. If you're not a fan of salty language, this is not the place for you. The most violent imagery is confined to one room, which is clearly marked and can be easily bypassed. Admittedly, I have an extremely high tolerance for this type of thing, but the photos are not disturbing (all black & white, often partially obscured).
If you have an interest in mob-related history/Las Vegas history, appreciate reading things and are not squeamish, I highly recommend! The ticket price for residents is a steal and it's a great way to spend a hot afternoon.
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