December at the museum
December Tour Guides:
Tony Reflex (Adolescents) - December 6th - 8th
Nate Gover (The Vinyl Guide) - December 7th
Greg Norton (Hüsker Dü/Ultrabomb) - December 13th - 15th
Jennie Vee (Eagles Of Death Metal) - December 20th - 22nd
Jonny 2 Bags (Social Distortion) - December 27th
Brandon Blaine (Plague Vendor) - December 28th
Shane Told (Silverstein) - December 27th - 29th
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 25, 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 25 & 26. 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.
Some Highlights of 2024:
In just one year, the City of Las Vegas has embraced us in a big way, with Mayor Goodman officially declaring our anniversary, April 1st Punk Rock Day! The city is eager to invest in our district, envisioning it as a vibrant destination for both tourists and locals. They supported transforming our parking lot into a plaza, allowing us to host events and shows anytime.
We've drawn global media attention, including a six-page feature in the New York Times , and USA Today recognized us as the 3rd best new museum in America! Throughout the year, we’ve welcomed an impressive lineup of tour guides and bands rocking in the Pennywise Garage, while our artifact collection continues to grow and evolve.
Throughout the year we have kicked off each month with a Free Locals Day, where we partner with local charities and community groups to highlight their impactful work. Our markets in the plaza bring together local businesses to showcase their wares, creating a lively community space.
This past year has been an incredible journey, and we couldn’t be prouder of everything we’ve accomplished. With exciting plans for 2025, we’re just getting started. None of this would be possible without the support of the local Vegas community, everyone who visited and contributed to the museum—thank you all for making this dream a reality!