201 North 1st Street
Canon City, CO 81212
877-269-3015
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Portrays the history of the Colorado Penitentiary System from the 1868 through to Present day.
Skeff Collection:
Nancy Skeff, former Colorado Department of Corrections worker, collected over 2,000 pieces of inmate art and craft work, poetry, and letters during her 15-year career. Many of the more unique items from her amazing collection are now on special exhibit at the Museum.
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