Museum of Colorado Prisons, Cañon City

Name: Museum of Colorado Prisons
Address: 201 N 1st St, Cañon City, 81212-3219, United States
Telephone: +1 719-269-3015

#2 among attractions in Cañon City

Specialty museum, Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of Colorado Prisons is located off U.S. Highway 50 in Cañon City, Colorado. It is housed in a former state women's prison and is directly east of the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility. ()

Established: 1988 (36 years ago)Coordinates: 38°26'21"N, 105°14'49"W

Address

201 N 1st StCañon City 81212-3219 United States

Contact

+1 719-269-3015

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Museum of Colorado Prisons – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center, Fremont Center for the Arts, Cañon City Municipal Building, First Presbyterian Church.

0.5 miE
38°26'25"N • 105°14'17"W
Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center, Cañon City
13 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
~1960 ftNE
38°26'30"N • 105°14'28"W
Fremont Center for the Arts, Cañon City
10 min walk • Classes and workshops, Art gallery, Museum
0.5 miE
Museum, History museum
Cañon City Municipal Building, Cañon City
13 min walk • The Cañon City Municipal Building was built in 1927. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is a two-story brick Moderne-style building with an H-shaped plan, designed by architect Eugene Groves. It is the current home of the Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center.
0.6 miNE
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Cañon City
15 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church in Cañon City, Colorado, which has also been known as United Presbyterian Church, was completed in 1902 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
0.6 miNE
Church
Christ Episcopal Church, Cañon City
16 min walk • The Christ Episcopal Church in Cañon City, Colorado was built in 1902. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. It is a T-shaped ashlar building consisting of a front-gabled, main section plus a gabled west wing, built in an L-shape in 1902, and a gabled east wing built in 1960.
0.5 miE
Neighbourhood, Neoclassical architecture
Cañon City Downtown Historic District, Cañon City
13 min walk • Cañon City Downtown Historic District is a historic district in Cañon City, Colorado. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The historic district listing was based on a 1981 survey by city staff; a 2004-05 survey has been completed which updates and expands upon it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Colorado Prisons open?

Museum of Colorado Prisons is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Colorado Prisons?

Nearby attractions include Fremont Center for the Arts, Cañon City (10 min walk), Cañon City Municipal Building, Cañon City (13 min walk), Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center, Cañon City (13 min walk), Cañon City Downtown Historic District, Cañon City (13 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Colorado Prisons by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Colorado Prisons:

Bus

Cañon City - 4th & Royal Gorge - Westbound • Lines: CDOT Bustang Outrider (9 min walk)

Museum of Colorado Prisons, Cañon City

Facts and practical information

Cañon City plan & book

Museum of Colorado Prisons – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center, Cañon City

Fremont Center for the Arts, Cañon City

Cañon City Municipal Building, Cañon City

First Presbyterian Church, Cañon City

Christ Episcopal Church, Cañon City

Cañon City Downtown Historic District, Cañon City

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Colorado Prisons open?

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Colorado Prisons?

How to get to Museum of Colorado Prisons by public transport?