Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport has opened a Mob Museum store in the D Gates, open daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jonathan Ullman, CEO & President of The Mob Museum, said, "This store provides an introductory touchpoint, offering a glimpse into the stories and artifacts that await downtown." The store features a 1972 Signal Red Jaguar XKE once owned by Gambino crime family boss John Gotti and sells merchandise and souvenirs to "engage visitors with Las Vegas' organized crime history." The airport has about 58 million passengers each year, according to News 3 LV.
The airport store, in partnership with the Day One Group, offers an interactive experience including taking your own mugshot in a police lineup and viewing artifacts from infamous events and the LAPD's Gangster Squad. As Ullman stated, "We hope this space sparks curiosity, invites exploration, and offers something memorable for every traveler passing through," as noted by 8 News Now.
The collaboration also serves as an introduction to the main museum downtown, which attracts over 400,000 visitors annually. Brian Ayala noted, "This collaboration brings a piece of Las Vegas history and culture directly to travelers, delivering a distinctive retail experience that celebrates the city's iconic past while welcoming visitors from around the world," while James C. Chrisley emphasized that "we’re sharing a rich part of our community’s history and identity with visitors from the very start of their journey."
