Field file 40 · Museum · New Jersey

Burlington County Prison Museum

Mount Holly, New Jersey South Jersey County prison museum

DocumentedScheduled daysCheck the source1 to 2 hoursChecked July 2026Incarceration history
Public site The pin sits on the public place itself.Coordinates 40.0710, -74.8650Region South JerseyState New Jersey

Record

Why it matters

A preserved early nineteenth-century prison designed by architect Robert Mills, with cells, corridors, and prisoner graffiti.

Field note

Check the county's current museum schedule. It is a formal historic site surrounded by an active town.

Evidence line

This file is marked Documented because the place and its history are supported by the linked authoritative source. Practical details were last checked in July 2026. Conditions change. Check the primary source before leaving home.

Access

How to approach it lawfully

Access warning

Confirm opening dates before travel and respect closed areas.

Access status
Scheduled days. Open only on published dates or scheduled events. Recorded as: County museum.
Reservation
No reservation requirement recorded. Confirm with the official source.
Seasonality
No seasonal limit recorded. Hours still change; check before traveling.

Practical details last checked July 2026. Conditions change. Check the primary source before leaving home.

Plan the stop

What to plan for

Time
1 to 2 hours
Cost
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Terrain
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Mobility
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Parking
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Weather
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On the curated route Pine Barrens Line.

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