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