Making Crime Pay at The Gangster Museum of America
July 6, 2008 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Museums, Things to See & Do
Crime may not pay, but visitors will have to if they want entry into The Gangster Museum of America in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Hot Springs is known for it historic downtown area, and now with the addition of the recently opened Gangster Museum, it’s edgy history from the 1920-40’s is also showcased. After all, back in “the day” Hot Springs was a popular vacation spot for many members of the mob, including Al Capone (in mug shot above) and Lucky Luciano. It’s said that they came for the waters, the healing powers of the area’s hot mineral baths.
Inside the museum are …read more
