Old Jail Museum
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This historic Carbon County Prison, in service for over a century, is now a museum open for curious visitors.

šŸ“œ Former Carbon County Prison, a monolithic 1800s jail, operated from 1871 to 1995.
šŸ” Famous for the mysterious, impossible-to-remove handprint in Cell #17.

Why Go

šŸ‘» Explore a jail with supposed ghosts
šŸ›ļø Wander historic cells and warden's quarters
šŸ“– Learn about the Molly Maguires and controversial executions
āœ‹ Witness the mysterious handprint

Why Avoid

ā™æ Limited accessibility, multiple steps required
šŸš« No paranormal investigation equipment allowed
šŸšŒ Cannot accommodate groups arriving by bus

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Check website for exact opening dates as season varies
šŸŽŸļø Purchase tickets in person, arrive early on weekends
šŸ…æļø Metered parking downtown, small lot for disabled

Cost

šŸ’° Adults $12, Teenagers $10, Children $7, Small Children $1. Military discounts available.

Hours

šŸ•’ Closed November to mid-March. Open daily noon-4pm during season, closed Wednesdays in November.

Last updated 10 days ago

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