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Rawlins, Wyoming
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Tina Hill, Director 500 W. Walnut St. Rawlins WY 82301 phone: (307) 324-4422 fax: (307) 328-4004 |
The Museum is housed in the Wyoming Frontier Prison which operated from 1901 to 1981.
The "Old Pen" was the site chosen for filming of the 1987 movie "PRISON" and has been selected as the permanent location of the Wyoming Peace Officers Association Museum.
http://www.rawlins-wyoming.com/old_pen.htm
HOURS:
April to October, 8:30 am to 6:30 pm, 7 days a week
November to March, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mon - Fri
ADMISSION:
Free into the museum itself. Guided tours of the prison cost $4.25 for adults and $3.75 for seniors and children. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, tours are offered every hour on the half hour from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 7 days a week. Tour schedule is scaled back from Labor Day through Memorial Day. Call for specific times.
SPECIAL EXHIBITS/EVENTS/PROGRAMS:
Cowboy Poets Gathering in July; Old West Summer Fest in August; Special Halloween Night Tours in October; Christmas in the Big House Craft Bazaar the first Saturday in December.
MUSEUM PUBLICATIONS:
Petticoat Prisoners; Savory Recipes by Unsavory Characters cookbook; Friends of the Old Pen quarterly newsletter.
The information above was obtained from the Wyoming Museum Information Board.
This information is kept as accurate as possible, however, it is recommended that you call ahead to any institution you plan to visit for operating hours and the exact location.
Please contact us with your comments, suggestions or inquiries.
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