LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC

ANGOLA, LA

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The Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum Foundation Inc. is a museum located in Angola, Louisiana. It is dedicated to preserving the history and artifacts of the Louisiana State Penitentiary, also known as Angola Prison. The museum was founded in 1998 by a group of former Angola employees and prisoners who wanted to share their experiences and educate the public about the prison’s rich history.

The museum is housed in a building that was once a dormitory for prison guards. The exhibits include artifacts and photographs from the prison’s early days, including a replica of a prison cell from the 1800s. Visitors can also view exhibits on the prison’s agricultural operations, the Angola Rodeo, and the role of religion in the prison.

The museum also features a gift shop where visitors can purchase Angola-related merchandise, including inmate-made crafts. Proceeds from the gift shop support the museum’s educational programs and preservation efforts.

The Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum Foundation Inc. is open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday and offers tours for groups and schools. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. The museum is a unique and educational destination for anyone interested in the history of the Louisiana State Penitentiary.

LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC is a History Museum in ANGOLA LA. US MID #8402200369

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 149,240 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

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LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC
GENERAL DELIVERY HWY 66
ANGOLA
LA
70712-9999

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MID # 8402200369
Name LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 721427409
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 270,194
REVENUE 149,240
LAT/LONG 30.949581, -91.569395
CODES FIPS State Code: 22
FIPS County Code: 125
US Census Tract: 951702
US Census Block: 1021