Museum of Colorado Prisons Admission in Cañon City
Discover more than 150 years of Colorado prison history at your own pace
Duration
1 hr 30 mins
Includes
Museum admission, 30+ exhibits
Highlights
Explore the Colorado Prison System through museum displays and history lining the walls, taking time to browse at your own pace.
- Browse more than 30 exhibits
- Trace the prison system's history from 1871 to the present day
Important details
- Show ID on arrival for correctional employee, active or retired military, and first responder tickets.
- Do not bring food or drinks into the museum.
- Admission is valid during operating hours on your ticket date. Arrive 15 minutes early.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours in advance for a refund of the ticket's base price, excluding fees. You'll also receive a refund if the operator cancels due to unforeseen circumstances.
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FAQs
Starting May 1, the museum is open daily from 10am to 6pm. Starting October 1, it's open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
Meeting details
Museum of Colorado Prisons, 201 N. 1st Street, Cañon City, CO 81212
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Museum of Colorado Prisons
Admission includedStep inside the Museum of Colorado Prisons and the weight of the place settles on you immediately. The cold stone walls, the narrow cells, and the faint echo of footsteps along iron corridors make the history here feel immediate and unvarnished. Located in Cañon City, this former women's correctional facility invites you to reckon honestly with Colorado's penal past, one artifact and personal account at a time.