WYOMING FRONTIER PRISON
A piece of Wyoming’s History
The Wyoming Frontier Prison includes guided tours through the Prison, the Wyoming Peace Officers’ Museum, a new exhibit on the current Wyoming State Penitentiary, and our own prison museum. The Old Pen Gift Shop is also on site along with the City of Rawlins walking path that will take you up to the old prison cemetery.
NEWS
Women of the Wyoming Frontier Prison
In honor of the 150th Anniversary of women’s suffrage in Wyoming, we would like to introduce you to a few of the women who did time at the former Wyoming […]
Upcoming Events
CURRENT PROJECTS
Adaptive Reuse of Historic Guards’ Quarters
The Wyoming Frontier Prison is now engaged in its largest project to date: the Adaptive Reuse of the Historic Guards’ Quarters. Thanks to a Community Development Block Grant and [...]
EXPLORE
Come on down and discover what the Old Pen has to offer!
Location
We are located at 500 West Walnut in historic Rawlins, Wyoming 82301
Prices
Adults: $10
Children(ages 6-12): $8
Seniors (ages 60+): $8
Credit/debit cards are NOT accepted for tour admission. CASH Only.
The Museum exhibits are free and can be explored at your own pace.
Guided tours last approximately 1 hour.
Museum Hours
Seven days a week: 8:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
Tour Hours
Seven days a week/Nine tours a day:
8:30 am, 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, & 4:30 pm
What to Expect
The Wyoming Frontier Prison includes guided tours through the Prison, the Wyoming Peace Officers’ Museum, a new exhibit on the current Wyoming State Penitentiary, and our own prison museum. The Old Pen Gift Shop is also on site along with the City of Rawlins walking path that will take you up to the old prison cemetery.
Pets are welcome but must be leashed.
Come hang with us
For large groups (10 or more) a reservation is required. Please call (307)324-4422, from 9am-5pm (US Mountain Time), Monday-Friday, to make a reservation.