Dartmoor Prison Museum
Unlocking the history of one of England's most famous prisons, Dartmoor Prison Museum reflects the heritage of HMP Dartmoor from Prisoner of War Depot to the present day. The interesting collection of artefacts provides a unique insight into prison life both past and present.
Of interest to all ages and groups, Dartmoor Prison Museum is located in the old dairy buildings with parking available. Coaches and group visits are welcome by appointment if possible.
Admission & prices
Opening Times
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs and Sat 9.30 to 12.30 and 13.30 to 16.30
Fri and Sun 9.30 to 12.30 and 13:00 to 16.00
Admission Prices
Adults £3.50 each
Under 18 £2.50 each
Over 60 £2.50 each
Families £11.00 each (2 adults and up to 3 under 18's or 1 adult with 4 under 18's)
Open all week, subject to staff / operational requirements. Please telephone 01822 322130 to confirm opening times.
Please note: the last time of admission is 30 minutes before advertised closing time.
Find us
From Tavistock, turn right towards Princetown, the museum is found next to the first few buildings on the right.
From Plymouth turn left up through Princetown centre, past the Prison gate (1/2 mile) to park just past the old prison dairy, the museum
Museum news
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Agricultural Display
We intend to include this to our museum visitor area during the Autumn/Winter period......
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WAR OF 1812
This summer has seen the passing of 200 years from when President Madison delared war on our King George, which ultimately saw the arrival of 6500 American Prisoner\'s Of War here when Dartmoor was a Depot built to accom......
Information
Lots of gifts and souvenir items are made by prisoners in the workshops at Dartmoor.
We are advertised as closed in the lunch hours, but on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we are two staff and are usually found to be open all day.
Dartmoor Prison Museum
H.M.P. Dartmoor
Princetown
Yelverton
Devon
Princetown
PL20 6RR
T: 01822 322130
E: brian.dingle@hmps.gsi.gov.uk
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Dartmoor Prison Museum
H.M.P. Dartmoor
Princetown
Yelverton
Devon
Princetown, DEVON PL20 6RR