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“Your tour guide is a retired warden!”
The Texas Prison Museum offers an intriguing glimpse into the lives of the state's least-loved citizens. The museum features numerous exhibits detailing the history of the Texas prison system, both from the point of view of the inmates as well as the men and women who worked within the prison walls. Among its more famous pieces, this museum houses the nickel-plated, pearl-handled pistol Bonnie Parker held when she was gunned down in 1934. Huntsville's prison museum is frequented by a cross-section of the public, ranging from grade-school students on field trips, to tourists from around the world. Since moving to the new museum building in 2002 the number of visitors has risen each year. The Texas Prison Museum, in existence since 1989, is a non-profit charitable corporation, overseen by a board of trustees. Staffing consists of one full-time employee, part-time personnel, and several dedicated volunteers.
As advertised. It's informative and interesting with balanced information. It's pretty good for what it is! They even have a gift shop. Don't use the machine that makes fancy pennies, it's broken.... Read more
This was very informational and great experience. This museum is a great way to learn about the prison system in TX without actually getting locked up lol. Read more
Studied criminal Justice in college, this was a gem to go to. Also it's free for SHSU students. Read more
Texas Prison Museum
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- Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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