The Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum showcases the 137-year history of Iowa's largest prison. The museum offers displays describing prison life, the role of the "guard" through the years, and a huge 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, videos about the prison's overall history and the role of sports, and much more!
VISIT JAN'S GIFT SHOP!
Buy books, t-shirts, postcards, mementos, and other prison memorabilia
