Alcatraz Island

National Park Service, California.

Alcatraz reveals stories of American incarceration, justice, and our common humanity. This small island was once a fort, a military prison, and a maximum security federal penitentiary. In 1969, the Indians of All Tribes occupied Alcatraz for 19 months in the name of freedom and Native American civil rights. We invite you to explore Alcatraz's complex history and natural beauty.

Nearby Activities

  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

The Alcatraz Ferry Terminal is located on The Embarcadero near the intersection of Bay Street at Pier 33.

Additional Information

  • Alcatraz Island Map
  • Alcatraz Island Official Website

Photo Gallery

  • Alcatraz CellhouseLooking down Broadway in the Alcatraz Cellhouse
  • Alcatraz Island
  • Alcatraz Island
  • Alcatraz Island and the Bay Bridge
  • Mug Shot CameraMugshot camera used to record new inmates.
  • Alcatraz Rangers and FiretruckAlcatraz Rangers and 1934 Diamond T Firetruck
  • Inmate Fake Head Used in 1962 Escape
  • Army Prisoners in the Stockade, 1902
  • Serving the Christmas Meal, c 1951An inmate worker distributes trays near the steam table. Bars separate the kitchen from the mess hall. The day’s menu, the Christmas meal, appears on a sign over his head. The menu includes consomme, stuffed celery, green olives and mixed sweet pickles,

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