The Mob Museum Received Multiple Industry Awards
The downtown institution earned honors for its leadership and educational programs for local students.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Casino
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The Mob Museum has secured recognition for its community engagement and educational outreach, including being named the Best Museum in the 2026 Best of Vegas Awards. Vice President Ashley Miller was also recognized with a Women Inspiring Nevada award for her leadership in the downtown district.
Why it matters
These awards highlight the museum's role in serving over 10,000 students annually through its Investigating History program, which focuses on providing free content to local schools. The institution continues to expand its reach beyond downtown through virtual programs that prioritize underserved areas.
The museum delivered over 300 educational presentations in 2025 across 141 schools and groups. Nearly two-thirds of those sessions were hosted at Title I schools in Clark County.
The players
The Mob Museum
A downtown museum recognized for its leadership and interactive educational programming.
Ashley Miller
The vice president of marketing and communications at The Mob Museum who received a Women Inspiring Nevada award.
The details
The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration presented the museum with a 2025-2026 Pinnacle Award for the quality of its virtual outreach. These sessions utilize the museum's 13-person marketing and communications team to connect with students who might otherwise not visit the downtown facility. The museum has recorded nearly 5 million visitors total since opening.
Timeline
The museum hosted over 300 educational presentations throughout 2025.
The museum received the Pinnacle Award for the 2025-2026 period.
The awards were formally announced by the museum on September 24, 2026.
Beyond the Strip
The recognition follows a trend of downtown cultural institutions gaining increased regional prestige via the 2026 Best of Vegas Awards. The museum's pivot to digital classrooms extends its influence across the valley, mirroring the growth of local educational outreach initiatives.
Families and educators can access the museum's free virtual Investigating History modules to supplement current classroom curricula. Residents visiting the downtown area or passing through the retail store at Harry Reid International Airport can continue to view these award-winning exhibits daily.
The takeaway
The Mob Museum continues to solidify its place as a key educational partner in the valley. Educators interested in booking the Investigating History program for their students should check the museum's outreach portal for availability.
Further reading
For more on the downtown cultural landscape, see Casino.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Nevada Business Magazine.
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