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Canon City, Colorado: Museum of Colorado Prisons

Features a real gas chamber, cell dioramas, and artifacts of penal life.

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Prison cell display.

Museum of Colorado Prisons

Most of the old cells are set up with interesting exhibits, including some that don't appear to relate to prison.

[Chris Sack, 03/26/2016]

Perhaps the cruel practice of convict harpooning was discontinued before it was ever used...

Museum of Colorado Prisons

Address:
201 N. 1st St., Canon City, CO
Directions:
On the west side of Canon City, just north of the town's new prison on First and Macon Avenue.
Hours:
Summer daily 10-6; off-season W-Su 10-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
719-269-3015
Admission:
Adults $12, 65+ $11; 6-12 $10
RA Rates:
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