WYOMING FRONTIER PRISON MUSEUM

RAWLINS, WY

Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum is a historical museum located in Rawlins, Wyoming that was originally constructed in 1893 as a territorial prison. It was operational until 1981 and housed some of the most notorious criminals of the Old West, including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

The museum offers visitors a glimpse into the harsh living conditions of prisoners in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The cells are small and cramped, and the walls are adorned with graffiti left by the inmates. The prison also has a death house, where 14 inmates were executed by hanging.

In addition to the prison cells and death house, the museum also includes exhibits on the history of Wyoming's criminal justice system, including the use of capital punishment, prison reform, and the role of women in law enforcement.

Visitors can take guided tours, which include a visit to the prison yard, the mess hall, and the recreation room. There is also a gift shop on site that sells souvenirs and memorabilia related to the prison's history.

Overall, the Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum offers a unique and educational experience for anyone interested in the history of the Old West or the evolution of the American prison system.

WYOMING FRONTIER PRISON MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in RAWLINS WY. US MID #8405600007

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• telephone: 3073244422
• website: http://wyomingfrontierprison.org

WYOMING FRONTIER PRISON MUSEUM
500 W WALNUT ST
RAWLINS
WY
82301

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