Attractions

Old Jail Museum

Good to know

  • Built 1891 by Henry Flagler, served as jail until 1953
  • National Register of Historic Places
  • Designed to look like Victorian house, not a prison
  • Built by Pauly Jail Company (same firm that built Alcatraz)
  • Costumed actor guides lead interactive 30-minute tours
  • Tours depart every 15-20 minutes starting at 9 AM
  • Meet notorious Sheriff Joe Perry (actor portrayal)
  • Men's cells, women's cells, and maximum security areas
  • Original gallows and execution history
  • Sheriff's living quarters adjacent to cells
  • Large weapons and artifacts collection
  • Mock inmate booking experience
  • Free parking on site
  • Located at Old Town with trolley station
  • Open year-round except Christmas Day
  • Last tours at 4:30 PM (3:00 PM on holidays)
  • Lower floor wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for very young children (execution content)
  • Part of Ghosts and Gravestones night tour
  • Old Jail After Dark paranormal hunts available
  • Frequently reported ghost sightings
  • Allow 45-60 minutes total visit time
  • Great photo opportunities throughout

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