Old Jail Museum - Jim Thorpe, PA

10/21/2026

Our tour schedule & information is posted on our website: www.TheOldJailMuseum.com. See you in jail:)

10/11/2026

10/07/2026

We are open daily (closed Wed) through October & a bit into November if it doesn't get too cold. Reservations available during the week. Weekends no reservations & purchase tickets at the door. Sorry, no ghost tours this year but ghosts come out during the day too:) Remember October weekends in town are very busy so come early (before 10am) if you want to find parking in town (Parking info www.jimthorpe.org.) More info & link for jail tour reservations on our website www.TheOldJailMuseum.com See you in jail!

09/23/2026

GRETA is a new addition to our staff & giving such wonderful tours, our guests think she has been with us for years! We are open daily (closed Wednesday). Most of our staff has gone off to college so reservations are appreciated during the week. Saturday & Sundays no reservations accepted - purchase your ticket for anytime that day. Remember October is coming so expect traffic & crowds on the weekends. Please see our website for more info: www.TheOldJailMuseum.com

09/20/2026

We are so looking forward to this!

09/09/2026

Lightning above The Jail. Taken by someone staying across the street. We'd love to give credit to whomever took this awesome shot!

08/25/2026

Looking to take one last summer trip?

Add a visit to the Old Jail Museum to your stop in historic Jim Thorpe, PA!

Enjoy a historic guided tour, beautiful views of Jim Thorpe, and much more!

More information on our website! :
http://www.theoldjailmusuem.com

08/03/2026

We are blessed to have these young adults on our staff. This group is competent & trustworthy to run the jail without constant supervision. We are so proud of them. You have a few weeks to come meet some of them before they head off to further their education.

From left to right...

Cole - Muhlenberg College Freshman- (football Scholarship) majoring in Sports Rehab. Although his dream is to be quarterback for Denver Broncos - so if anyone has any connections ask them to give Cole a look :)

Mason - East Stroudsburg University Senior - major in History/Education to become a history teacher. Mason will be a fantastic teacher & make learning history fun.

Blake - HS Senior - still undecided on his path after school. Maybe real estate, military, or K9 law enforcement. Blake would love advice if anyone wants to share their experience with him after a tour.

Anya - Graduated from Kutztown U & accepted into Rowan University Vet School - Veterinary Neurosurgery major. Anya has been a guide here since she entered her freshman year of high school & we are so excited for her!

Lilly - only her 2nd day with us so we are still getting to know her but you wouldn't know she is new. Her co-workers have been helping her learn the guided tour & she'll be confident enough to do it on her own if a few days.

Kyra, Alex, Mia, & Spencer were off this day so we'll try to get an updated posted on them soon.

Please come visit us in jail! Tour schedule www.OldJailMuseum.com

07/21/2026

Looking for a historic Photo-op in Jim Thorpe?

Stop by the Old Jail Museum for a historic tour and our famous photo behind bars!

Interested? Check out our website: http://www.theoldjailmusuem.com

07/09/2026

Mrs. McBride, the original owner of the jail & our current vice president, will be speaking a bit before the movie. Hope to see you!

This Sunday, July 12 at 6:30 PM, experience a powerful piece of Pennsylvania history on the big screen at the Gap Theatre! Join us for a rare 35mm screening of THE MOLLY MAGUIRES, the acclaimed historical drama staring Sean Connery and Richard Harris. Filmed on location throughout Pennsylvania and featuring stunning cinematography by legendary filmmaker James Wong Howe, The Molly Maguires vividly recreates the harsh realities of life in the anthracite coal region. The story is rooted in real historical events that continue to resonate throughout the state, particularly in Jim Thorpe, where the famed Old Jail Museum preserves the cellblocks associated with the imprisoned Molly Maguires and the mysterious handprint said to remain on the wall more than a century after the executions.

Tickets are $10.00 at the door and online at thegaptheatre.com