Administration Building
(present day view)


Administration Building
(1910s)

WELCOME!
The Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum will showcase the 137-year history of Iowa's largest prison, the Anamosa State Penitentiary. The museum will offer displays describing prison life, the “guard” through the years, and a huge variety of photographs from the prison's early days.

WHAT ELSE CAN I SEE?
Dioramas of quarrying and construction techniques, a full-sized replica of a cell, a prison history video, and much more!

VISIT JAN’S GIFT SHOP!
Buy postcards,  t-shirts, mementos, and other prison memorabilia

Learn more about the Museum Building


Guard Force 1903

Buy cool prison history stuff online!


Convict, about 1900
(see a life-sized image at the Museum!)

WE ARE OPEN!
The doors are open! Come see us soon!

VISIT the Jones County, Iowa Tourism Website and the newest Anamosa museum, the National Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame


Anamosa Prison History Website -- take a look!

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Noon – 4 PM
Holidays – occasional – call first
Other times by appointment

PHONE:
319-462-2386

 

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2002 Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum Association
Bob Hatcher, President
Dick Snavely, Museum Director