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Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum Facade Architectural View

Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum

Preserving over 150 years of history

The Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum showcases the 150-year history of Iowa's largest prison. The museum offers rich interpretive displays describing prison life, Anamosa's evolving role over the decades, and an expansive visual gallery of rare photographs captured since the prison's earliest days.

What Else Can I See?

Archival display asset inside the Anamosa Penitentiary Museum
  • · Dioramas of quarrying and structural construction techniques
  • · An authentic, full-sized replica of a prison cell
  • · Video presentations include drone views of the prison, athletics, and general history
  • · An on-site Gift Shop featuring specialized prison memorabilia and regional history assets

Featured Media & Video Archives

Iowa Public Television

"Living in Iowa" Series

Iowa PBS Video

"Iowa Road Trip" Series

Plan Your Visit

Admission

$3.00 (STUDENTS FREE)

Hours of Operation

Memorial Day weekend – First Saturday in October
Friday through Monday (including summer holidays)

Noon – 4 PM

Special tours and baseline access scheduling across alternate dates are coordinate via reservation. Inquiry locally at 319-462-2386 or submit details below.

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