Louisiana Prison Museum & Cultural Center

Props from the Monster’s Ball filming at the prison, part of the Museum’s exhibits.
Props from the Monster’s Ball filming at the prison, part of the Museum’s exhibits.
Costumes and promotional stills from Monster’s Ball.
Costumes and promotional stills from Monster’s Ball.

Location

17544 Tunica Trace
Angola LA 70712
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Angola, once known as "America's Bloodiest Prison," is the largest maximum security prison in the nation. The Angola Museum is the only museum located within an active maximum security prison. Home to twenty-one exhibits, including Louisiana's electric chair, a visit through the Angola Museum offers a glimpse into the volatility of the past and potential for the future.

Exhibiting 130 yrs of prison life. Film sites of 'Dead Man Walking,' 'Monster's Ball,' 'The Farm' & 'Wildest Show in the South.'

Prison Rodeo annually every Sunday in October, and every third Saturday and Sunday in April.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday : 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Tuesday : 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Wednesday : 8:00am - 3:30pm
  • Thursday : 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Friday : 8:00am - 4:30pm

Amenities

Discounts
  • Group Discount
  • Military Discount
  • Student Discount
General Information
  • Open Year-Round
  • Family Friendly
  • Handicapped Accessible
  • Free Admission
Parking
  • Free Parking
Tour Information
  • Self-guided Tours
Type of Museum
  • Historical Museum
  • Cultural Museum
Areas (Louisiana Tour Guide)
  • Area

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