The Punk Rock Museum

Reviews

• JB

  Jeff B

  Sep 9, 2025
  2.0
  The 2 stars is based on my experience, the museum itself is pretty cool. Just don't buy into the 'guided' tour. If there was anything different from the unguided tour besides the blue wristband, I have no idea of what it was. My experience felt as if I had general admission, but had bad timing as a group of 20+ other people happened to showed up at the same time and overwhelmed the museum. The guide was soft-spoken and only the few people right next to him could hear what he was saying. The little I did hear was usually him just pointing to something in a display and describing what's there, as in, "there's so-and-so's guitar. Pretty cool", which is, of course on the label right next to it. No more depth of insight. There were a few people in the crowd that were clearly well steeped in the culture and spoke a lot of their personal experiences, generally with certain bands, people and/or venues. Whis is all great, considering that's 'kind of' the stuff we were there to see. Except it was usually so obscure that it was basically irrelevant from my perspective. In short, it felt like less of a guided tour, and more like having a unguided visit overrun by a flash crowd, with a few guys having a meet and greet with El Hefe, and if we tried to, we could overhear some of their personal discussions. I honestly can't think of any part of my experience would have been any different than if I'd paid general admission. Besides the blue wristband, and perhaps I could have had a more relaxing stroll through the place. Again, the museum itself is worth a look-see. Although, I was surprised that I didn't see any particular display (or even mention for that matter) for either the Sex Pistols or the Dead Kennedys, who to me are arguably the most well known iconic punk bands of their era. Yes, I know it would seem to patronize the punk wannabes for whom those bands are all they know of the punk scene, but there is a reason that they are iconic. Maybe, even at $100 a head, they couldn't afford any memorabilia for those bands. At the "The Clash" display, there was one nugget of insider "guided tour only" detail: that display was, by far, the most expensive thing in the museum, and they even have cameras dedicated to it, despite the display being entirely encased with thick Plexiglas. So I suppose they blew their wad on "The Clash", which I wouldn't argue was a bad choice. Bottom line, pay the $39 ($20 for locals), and check out some punk rock history. Don't get suckered into the $100 (no local discount) for the guided tour, which really just means 20+ other people wandering in at the same time as you.
• DC

  Debra Chambers

  Sep 8, 2025
  5.0
  1st Sunday is free to locals. Great experience to see the history of punk rock. They have QR codes you can download and learn more about certain musicians. You will want to go back again a few more times because there is more you may have missed the first time. The staff if friendly. The Bartender, Holly, is so sweet. You can tell she loves what she does and is so so informative. Check the place out You will be glad you did
• MH

  Mike H

  Sep 5, 2025
  5.0
  What an amazing place! A must visit when in Vegas. Mike did a superb job with this museum. Tons of relics and exhibits. Be sure to go to the 2nd floor as there is a a lot more exhibits up there. Very friendly staff and cool gift shop. If you’re a music lover period, you’ll have a great time in this punk rock Time Machine.
• MO

  Mary Ortega

  Sep 2, 2025
  5.0
  Had the pleasure to be tattooed by Alex Moretti at the Tattoo Shop at the Punk Rock Museum. Alex has already blessed me with some sick pieces, but this is a killer tattoo spot that feels more like you’re hanging out in a record store. Their flash designs are awesome, the setup is comfortable, everything is shiny and clean! AND you get to peep all of the AMAZING collections the museum has. If you are or have ever been a punk rock kid, just schedule the appointment and go feel like a kid again. It was awesome. Thank you, Alex! And special shout out to the museum staff who were so kind and took care of us every step of the way.
• JK

  Johnna Kresge

  Sep 2, 2025
  5.0
  Such a great spot. Came to the museum during a quick weekend trip and I left with some great photos and a beautiful tattoo. The entire staff at the museum were wonderful, and everyone was so informed and full of stories of their experiences working there. I was fortunate enough to be tattooed by Alex who is absolutely one of the nicest guys ever. His art is beautiful, his work is amazing and he was so easy going and great to talk to. The entire experience was great. Hopefully I’ll make it back sometime soon for another addition to my growing tattoo collection! Recommend 100%!!!