Texas Prison Museum, Criminal justice museum in Huntsville, United States.
The Texas Prison Museum is a criminal justice museum that displays exhibits about the history of prisons in Texas. The collection features a full-scale replica of a prison cell, objects from daily life inside, and various items made by inmates.
The museum documents the history of execution methods in Texas, including the use of an electric chair called Old Sparky from 1924 to 1964. This tool became a turning point as the state later shifted to different execution approaches.
Artwork and furniture created by inmates show the craftsmanship and creativity that developed within the system. You see how prisoners spent their time through handmade objects and pieces that reflect daily routines.
The museum has set opening hours and is located in an easily accessible spot near a major road. Plan enough time to view the exhibits thoroughly and read through the information displays at your own pace.
The collection displays confiscated weapons and makeshift tools that inmates concealed over decades. These objects reveal the security challenges guards faced and the ingenuity prisoners showed in working around restrictions.
Location: Huntsville
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-17:00; Sunday 12:00-17:00; Monday[1] 12:00-17:00; January 01 off; November Thursday[4] off; November Friday[4] off; December 25-26 off; easter - 1 day off
Phone: +19362952155
Website: https://txprisonmuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 30.73575,-95.58431
Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:00
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