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Museum of Colorado Prisons, Cañon City

#2 among attractions in Cañon City

Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Museum of Colorado Prisons
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Museum of Colorado Prisons location map
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Museum of Colorado Prisons location map

Facts and practical information

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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Opening hours
  1. Mondayclosed
  2. Tuesdayclosed
  3. Wednesday10 am - 5 pm
  4. Thursday10 am - 5 pm
  5. Friday10 am - 5 pm
  6. Saturday10 am - 5 pm
  7. Sunday10 am - 5 pm
Local time: 00:00
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Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
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    Cañon City - 4th & Royal Gorge - Westbound 9 min walk
    Lines CDOT Bustang Outrider
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Day trips

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.

  • royal gorge regional museum history center canon city0.5 miE
    38°26'25"N • 105°14'17"W

    Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center, Cañon City

    13 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum

  • fremont center for the arts canon city~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

  • canon city municipal building0.5 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.

  • first presbyterian church canon city0.6 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.

  • christ episcopal church canon city0.6 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.

  • canon city downtown historic district0.5 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)

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