Administration Building
(present day view)


Administration Building
(1910s)

WELCOME!
The Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum showcases the 132-year history of Iowa's largest prison, the Anamosa State Penitentiary. The museum offers displays describing prison life, the “guard” through the years, and a large 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 Project


Guard Force 1903

Buy cool prison history stuff online!


Public TV's
Museum Feature!

(Windows Media Player required)

Closed for the season.
See you in 2008!

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!


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

NEED HELP FINDING US? CLICK HERE FOR A MAP AND DIRECTIONS!

NEED A HOTEL NEARBY?

HOURS OF OPERATION:

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND to OCTOBER
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Noon – 4 PM
Holidays – occasional – call first
Other times by appointment throughout the year

PHONE:
319-462-2386

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2007 Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum Association
Don Folkerts, President
Dick Snavely, Museum Director