The Alcatraz Experience

Cruise Back In History

Annual Events

Every year we participate in or host our own events
A teepee inside Alcatraz

On Island Exhibits

Discover fascinating exhibits on “The Rock”. Learn more about the Red Power Exhibit.

Cellhouse Audio Tour

Listen to stories of prisoners and wardens on our award-winning tour: “Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour”.

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Special Authors

Learn more about artists coming to the Island.

Guided Tours

Learn about the stories of Alcatraz on a National Park Service guided tour.

The Big Lockup Exhibit

The Big Lockup Exhibit

The Mass Incarceration in the United States exhibit, examines Alcatraz Island as a military prison and federal penitentiary.
Flowers with Alcatraz and San Francisco Bay in background

Gardens Of Alcatraz

Walk through breathtaking gardens full of color and life while touring the Island.

Agave Trail with the view of San Francisco and the bay in the background

Explore the Agave Trail

Wrapping around the southern edge of Alcatraz island, this 0.6-mile, easy walking trail features plenty of spiky succulent namesake, and breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline.

Museum Collections At “The Rock”

Explore hundreds of items found on the Island. Discover unique finds and Island treasures.

Alcatraz Living History Day

Learn more about the Civil War on Fort Alcatraz.