Visit
ADMISSION FEES
Adults: $9.00
Youth ages 12-17: $4.50
Children 11 and under: FREE
Wyoming State Parks Annual Daily Use permits and Wyoming Lifetime Veteran permits are honored as Free admission.
HOURS
Last ticket sold one (1) hour before closing.
SUMMER HOURS
May - September
9AM - 4PM Daily*
WINTER HOURS
October-April
OPEN: Thursday- Saturday
10am - 3pm*
*Hours are subject to change due to special events. Check our events calendar or Facebook page for updates.
HOLIDAY HOURS
The Historic Site is OPEN on the following holidays:
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
The Historic Site is CLOSED on the following days:
Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
New Year's Day
PETS
Pets are allowed on the grounds, but must be on a leash no longer than ten (10) feet in length and physically controlled at all times. Pets are not permitted in any of the public buildings. This includes, but is not limited to, the Territorial Prison and the Prison Industries Building. Service dogs are allowed in all public buildings. For further detalis please refer to the "Rules and Regulations" for Wyoming Parks.
PHONE
307-745-6161
LOCATION
975 Snowy Range Road
Laramie, WY 82070
TOUR INFORMATION
Please note that the temperature inside the prison will be colder during the winter and warmer during the summer than the outside temperature.
GUIDED TOURS
The guided tour highlights the Territorial Prison’s history, architecture, notorious prisoners, prison management, and Wyoming history. It includes the prison and, time permitting, the Prison Industries Building.
Guided tours are typically offered late May through early September. No additional fees apply, pay entrance fee upon arrival. Times and days are subject to change. Tours last approximately 60-90 minutes, and visitors can join and leave the tour at any time.
SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Most visitors take a self-guided tour. Site walking tour brochures are available in English, Español, Français, and Deutsch. Visitors typically spend 1-2 hours touring the site.
SCHOOL TOURS
Students examine the larger story of the American west through the lens of the Prison’s history. Click the "Education" Tab to learn more.
