Hotels in Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum, Rawlins

  • Overview

    The Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum is located in Rawlins, Wyoming, United States of America. It is a historic prison that operated from 1901 to 1981 and now serves as a museum.

  • When to visit

  • Reasons to Visit

    Visiting the Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum is a unique opportunity to step back in time and learn about the history of the American frontier and the criminal justice system. The museum offers guided tours that provide insights into the daily lives of prisoners and the harsh conditions they endured. Visitors can explore the prison cells, the dungeon, the mess hall, and the gas chamber, gaining a deeper understanding of the past. The museum also hosts special events and exhibits throughout the year, making it an engaging destination for history enthusiasts.

  • Nearby Attractions

  • Prison Cells

    Explore the actual cells where inmates were housed and gain a sense of the cramped and challenging living conditions.

  • Dungeon

    Descend into the dark and eerie dungeon beneath the prison, a place for solitary confinement and punishment.

  • Mess Hall

    Visit the mess hall, where prisoners gathered to eat their meals, and imagine the atmosphere of a communal dining space within the prison walls.

  • Gas Chamber

    Step into the chilling gas chamber, where the execution of prisoners took place, and learn about the history of capital punishment.

  • Hotels

  • Downes Manor

    - Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide ent Next available price is on . Downes Manor
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