Housing an unrivaled collection of punk rock artifacts, The Punk Rock Museum in downtown Las Vegas is a 12,000-square-foot not to be missed destination. Founded by Fat Mike - best known for helming L.A. punk group, NOFX, and the label Fat Wreck Chords – the museums is also backed by such famous rocker investors as Germs, Foo Fighters guitarist Pat Smear, Warped Tour creator Kevin Lyman, and skateboarder Tony Hawk.
Since its opening in March 2023, the museum has become a mecca for hard-core fans of the music genre and a fun time for anyone who is just curious. Celebrating the impact of punk rock, the museum teems with an ever-expanding display of instruments, rare photos, interactive experiences, posters, concert memorabilia, clothing and other personal items.
There’s a jam room where visitors can play the actual guitars used by artists from Rise Against, NOFX, Pennywise, Sick of it All, Strung Out and more. If that weren’t enough, you can get a tattoo at “TheShop” and hang out at the Triple Down bar. You can even get married at the museum with a reception to follow.
The Punk Rock Museum, located at 1422 Western Ave, features guided tours hosted by famous rockers, with numerous special events throughout the year. For more information visit The Punk Rock Museum.
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