San Quentin, California: San Quentin Prison Gift Shop (and Museum)
Features a miniature gas chamber, model prison cell, wall of shivs, blood-stained 1942 noose that hanged Rattlesnake James, and parts of the gallows and "The Dungeon." Prisoner crafts gift shop is outside the East gate.
- Address:
- 106 Dolores Way, San Quentin, CA
- Directions:
- Inside the East Gate, at the western foot of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. Before gate, go left into Visitor Parking. Ask gate guard, show ID, sign-in, no cameras. Don't wear bright orange, lime green shirts, blue denim jeans.
- Hours:
- Gift shop M-F 12:3-2:30 pm. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 415-454-1460
- Admission:
- Free.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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The gift shop is only open 1 pm - 3 pm Monday-Friday. They only take cash or check, no credit.
[Jessi, 08/02/2016]
The prison museum has been closed due to budget cuts, but you can visit the gift center where you can buy things made by inmates like knitted slippers or a belt buckle. Odd.
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