The Punk Rock Museum is the world’s most comprehensive attraction dedicated to the history of the music, culture, and the absurdity of punk rock. Located in Las Vegas, it houses artifacts and memorabilia from across the world’s punk scene—such as handwritten lyrics, instruments, clothing, photos, flyers, and artwork.
Encompassing 12,000 square feet at 1422 Western Ave, between the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown, the museum celebrates the genre’s substantial cultural impact over the last half-century. This year’s December tour guides are Tony Reflex (Adolescents), Nate Gover (The Vinyl Guide), Greg Norton (Hüsker Dü/Ultrabomb), Jennie Vee (Eagles Of Death Metal), Jonny 2 Bags (Social Distortion), Brandon Blaine (Plague Vendor), Shane Told (Silverstein).
December 1st – Free Locals Day
On December 1st, we’re celebrating the holiday season by partnering with Opportunity Village to launch a month-long donation drive for those in need during the cold months. We’ll be collecting winter essentials like jackets, socks, hats, gloves, and more.
Opportunity Village serves people in Southern Nevada with intellectual and related disabilities, to positively impact their lives and lives of families who love them. They offer a variety of services for people with disabilities including workforce employment, day services, inclusive house, arts, and social recreation.
Be sure to check out The Punk Rock Museum’s Christmas tree this year at Magical Forest!
Also taking place:
Patch Sewing Workshop: Las Vegas Battle Jackets returns to lead a D.I.Y. workshop and social club in our gallery.
Record Swap: Alongside the sewing club, there will be a record swap, encouraging vinyl enthusiasts to trade and discover new music. The record swap table can be found upstairs in our gallery alongside the sewing club, where guests can sift through crates and trade records with others.
Zine Workshop: A4 Zine Club will host a zine-making workshop in the Cobain Couch room. This interactive session will give participants a chance to express themselves creatively while learning the art of zine-making.
Zia Records,a beloved local institution for music, film, and book lovers, will be vending at the event! Don’t miss the chance to explore their incredible selection of vinyl, CDs, movies, and books—perfect for collectors and fans alike. Be sure to stop by their table and discover something new to add to your collection!
Artifact of the Month: Steve Soto’s bass guitar!
Steve Soto (August 23, 1963 – June 27, 2018) was the founding bassist of California punk bands Agent Orange and The Adolescents. This bass was used to record ‘Brats in Battalions’ and ‘Balboa Fun*Zone’. On loan to The Punk Rock Museum from the Soto Family with special thanks to Jeremy Popoff from Lit.
Coming January 2025!
Join The Punk Rock Museum on January 25th, 2025, when we welcome the opening of the exhibit Saint Vitus Bar: The First Ten Years: Photos from Brooklyn’s Most Beloved Institution by Nathaniel Shannon.
Opening Night features an Artist Discussion with Walter Schreifels (Quicksand, Youth of Today, Gorilla Biscuits) and photographer Nathaniel Shannon, and Moderated by Dan Ozzi (author ‘SELL OUT’). Conversation starts at 5pm. Don’t be late! As these legends have plenty of tea to spill!
“Saint Vitus was, without question, New York’s most important music institution of the last decade. It deserves the highest caliber of documentation, and that’s what Nathaniel Shannon delivered with this book. I owe so much of my life and my career to Vitus, and I am reminded of that every time I turn the page.” – Dan Ozzi.
The Punk Rock Museum is excited to announce an exclusive limited edition of the Saint Vitus Bar: The First Ten Years available for purchase in The Shop at the event. Walter Schreifels will also be a Tour Guide at The Punk Rock Museum on January 25th & 26th – Buy your tickets today!
SAINT VITUS BAR: THE FIRST TEN YEARS: PHOTOS FROM BROOKLYN’S MOST BELOVED INSTITUTION BY NATHANIEL SHANNON
This exhibit culls images from the storied history of Saint Vitus Bar, documented by photographer Nathaniel Shannon.
‘SAINT VITUS BAR: THE FIRST TEN YEARS, AN ORAL AND VISUAL HISTORY’ is a massive 344-page deep dive, collaged archive, interviews, stories, photographs, posters, essays and tons of never before seen documents exploring the first decade of Saint Vitus Bar’s history, including a foreword by Walter Schreifels from Quicksand. Other contributors include Descendents, Against Me!, Anthrax, The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Armed, Chuck Klosterman and many more.