Old Jail Museum
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Listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, The Old Jail is a must-visit when in St. Augustine! Built to look like a hotel in the Romanesque Revival style and painted in an unassuming color, visitors will find that the Old Jail has been renovated to give tourists a glimpse into the daily lives of St. Augustine’s most notorious prisoners living under the penal system of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Costumed actors tell tales of the jail and its occupants, and even book you as an inmate! Additionally, the Old Jail has a large collection of weapons and artifacts for you to inspect up close and is one of just a few prisons of its kind still standing that makes for a great day of sightseeing on a historical adventure. It would be a crime if you didn’t stop by for a visit! You may also have a paranormal encounter in the Old Jail on a St Augustine ghost tour.
- Guided tours depart every 20 minutes beginning at 9:00 am.
- Tours offered until 3:00pm on Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Free parking available on site.
Amenities
- Family-Friendly
- Gift Shop
- Group-Friendly
- Guided Tours
- Open Year-Round
- Picnic Area
- Restrooms
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