New Exhibit: What Bugsy Left Behind
Join us for a new exhibit examining the still-unsolved murder of one of the most notorious crime figures in American history: mobster Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel. Opening Friday, November 13, a never-before-seen collection of Siegel’s personal effects, held by the Beverly Hills Police Department as evidence for nearly 80 years, will offer an intimate glimpse into Siegel’s final days.
The exhibit will explore the competing theories surrounding his murder while tracing his influence on organized crime in Southern California and the development of midcentury Las Vegas. Its debut coincides with two major milestones in that history: the Flamingo Hotel’s 80th anniversary on Dec. 26, 2026, and the approaching 80th anniversary of Siegel’s murder.