Louisiana Prison Museum & Cultural Center
Location
17544 Tunica Trace
Angola
LA
70712
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
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