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FOLSOM PRISON MUSEUM

THE NATIONAL BIG HOUSE PRISON MUSEUM

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The Big House Story

The Retired Correctional Peace Officers museum chronicles Folsom State Prison history, from granite construction and cell blocks to Johnny Cash memorabilia, correctional service, and inmate-created artifacts.

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OPENING HOURS

Open Saturday, Sunday 10:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m. (Closed New Years Eve, New Years Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas) ​ Admission $2 | Under 12 Free Cameras Welcome ​ Credit Cards are accepted with a minimum purchase of $5.00.

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Prison History

Learn how Folsom became one of California's most recognized correctional institutions.

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Granite Walls

Discover the quarry stone, construction, and architecture that shaped the prison.

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Artifacts and Exhibits

See stories told through photos, memorabilia, tools, weapons, and handmade objects.

Inside Folsom's Legacy

The museum is housed near the prison entrance and staffed by volunteer docents who share the institution's history, its difficult stories, and the work of correctional professionals.

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