Explore 2 floors of unique galleries and over 100 interactives that take an in-depth look at American Crime History. Explore the sorted history of infamous crimes. Burrow deep into the criminal mind. Learn the real forensic science behind a CSI investigation. Try your hand at cracking a safe. Try to escape from a jail cell. See the Bronco used in the OJ Simpson chase; Al Pacino’s machine gun from Scarface; and the Bonnie and Clyde Death Car from the 1967 movie. Test your gun slinging skills at the shooting gallery. The museum offers fun facts and activities for the entire family!
Five Permanent Galleries Include:
A Notorious History of American Crime: This gallery features the evolution of crime and criminals, from greed-driven pirates and gunslingers of the Old West, to today’s white-collar criminals and 911.
Punishment: The Consequence of Crime: From a police lineup, to mug shots, a lie detector test, and experiencing the cold iron bars and claustrophobia of a jail cell, the museum presents the severe consequences of crime.
Crime Scene Investigation: Learn how to solve crime through the use of forensic science, such as ballistics, DNA and blood analysis, fingerprinting, and facial reconstruction.
Crime Fighting: From local police officers, to famous lawmen and the FBI, the Crime Fighting gallery showcases the vast network of law enforcement agencies and departments dedicated to keeping our neighborhoods and country safe.
Counterfeit Crimes & Pop Culture: Enter the world of counterfeit crimes. The illegal traffic and sale of counterfeit goods is a trillion-dollar industry that goes way beyond luxury goods, and includes medication and electronics that could affect you and your family’s healthy and safety. This gallery also features crimes related to entertainment figures and sports stars.In addition to Permanent Galleries, Alcatraz East hosts fascinating temporary exhibits related to crime and law enforcement topics, often in partnership with outside organizations.
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