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Discover the Mob Museum Distillery Tour in Nevada

Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Mob Museum Distillery Tour takes visitors inside a fully operational distillery hidden beneath one of the city’s most historic buildings. Housed in the museum’s basement, The Underground distillery produces small-batch spirits inspired by Prohibition-era recipes. This immersive Distillery Tour explores how moonshine and other spirits are distilled on site while connecting visitors to the history of bootlegging and organized crime.
Why it’s special: The tour blends real working distillation equipment with authentic Prohibition history, making it one of the most thematic and story-driven distillery experiences in the country.

History & Story of The Underground Distillery

The Mob Museum, officially the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, opened in 2012 inside a former federal courthouse. The Underground distillery was later added to recreate the secret speakeasies and illicit alcohol production of the 1920s. Today, it legally produces craft moonshine and specialty spirits, giving visitors a taste of how alcohol was made and distributed during Prohibition.

What You’ll See & Do on the Mob Museum Distillery Tour

Visit the working Underground distillery in the museum basement
Learn how moonshine is fermented and distilled
See copper stills and small-batch production equipment
Discover how bootleggers operated during Prohibition
Enjoy a guided tasting of house-made spirits

Hands-On Elements: Guided tasting of moonshine and specialty spirits with historical storytelling.
Photo/Video Policy: Photography allowed in most public areas; flash restrictions may apply.
Souvenirs & Extras: Speakeasy-style bar serving craft cocktails and retail shop offering bottled spirits and themed merchandise.

Pricing of the Mob Museum Distillery Tour

Adult price: $30 per adult
Includes museum admission and distillery tasting experience. Participants must be 21+ for tasting.

Visiting information

Duration: 45–60 minutes (distillery experience); allow 2–3 hours if exploring full museum
Age limits: 21+ only for distillery tasting; museum open to all ages
Accessibility: Fully accessible museum and Underground areas
Working hours: Open daily 9:00 AM–9:00 PM. Distillery tastings offered throughout operating hours.

Nearby

Fremont Street Experience
Zappos Headquarters
Las Vegas Arts District (18b)

FAQs About Visiting the Mob Museum Distillery Tour

Is the distillery part of the main museum admission?
Distillery tastings are typically included with upgraded or special admission tickets; standard museum entry does not include tastings.

Is the moonshine actually produced on site?
Yes. The Underground distillery produces small-batch spirits inside the museum.

Do I need to book tasting tickets in advance?
Advance booking is recommended, especially on weekends and peak tourist seasons.

Can I visit the speakeasy without doing the distillery tour?
Yes. The Underground bar area can be accessed separately for cocktails during operating hours.

Is this experience historically accurate?
Yes. The distillery and speakeasy experience are built around documented Prohibition history and museum research.