Angola Museum at Louisiana State Penitentiary

Props from the Monster’s Ball filming at the prison, part of the Museum’s exhibits.
Props from the Monster’s Ball filming at the prison, part of the Museum’s exhibits.
Costumes and promotional stills from Monster’s Ball.
Costumes and promotional stills from Monster’s Ball.

Location

17544 Tunica Trace
Angola LA 70712
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Angola, once known as "America's Bloodiest Prison," is the largest maximum security prison in the nation. The Angola Museum is the only museum located within an active maximum security prison. Home to twenty-one exhibits, including Louisiana's electric chair, a visit through the Angola Museum offers a glimpse into the volatility of the past and potential for the future.

Exhibiting 130 yrs of prison life. Film sites of 'Dead Man Walking,' 'Monster's Ball,' 'The Farm' & 'Wildest Show in the South.'

Prison Rodeo annually every Sunday in October, and every third Saturday and Sunday in April.

Amenities

General Information
  • Family Friendly
  • Handicapped Accessible
  • Free Admission
Type of Museum
  • Historical Museum
Areas (Louisiana Tour Guide)
  • Area

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