Alcatraz East Events, Programs & Contests:

Temporary Exhibits

Alcatraz East hosts temporary exhibits, in partnership with outside organizations, related to crime and law enforcement topics.

Graffiti Contest

Alcatraz East is looking for graffiti artists who want to showcase their talents and techniques!

Speaker Programs

Alcatraz East hosts speakers throughout the year, most notably, Art Bohanan is a frequent guest speaker at the Museum.

National STEM Day

Alcatraz East celebrates National STEM Day and recognizes those that are making us more safe & secure!

Crime Museum Book Club

Alcatraz East Crime Museum’s book club focuses on non-fiction about American crime history, law enforcement, and survivor stories.

For The Junior Detectives

Alcatraz East is committed to offering an experience the whole family can enjoy. Check out these activities for kids.

Girl Scout Programs

Earn your investigation badges during one of Alcatraz East’s badge workshops!

Hidden Rocks

Calling all treasure hunters! Alcatraz East has hidden rocks around Pigeon Forge!

The Roaring Twenties

Alcatraz East celebrates the end of prohibition with a celebration on December 5, 2020. Learn more!

Alcatraz East

4.7

Steve Taylor

2021-04-19T22:22:19+0000

Great place to go learn about crime history!!!

Joseph Montville

2021-04-17T12:39:45+0000

its worth a look and worth the money.

Talib Casey

2021-04-15T19:39:39+0000

worth it i really like that it had allot of artifacts

Tiana Henrie Phillips

2021-04-12T22:46:54+0000

Very fun and informative Museum. Cool artifacts and relics from some very disturbing moments in U.S. history. The short film about 9/11 was amazing!! Very well done. So happy we were able to go in. The price was EXTREMELY high, however. If it weren't for my law enforcement discount, we probably would not have wanted to go in for how expensive it was going to beread more

Michael Whalen

2021-04-12T16:25:40+0000

Something for everyone! From Billy the Kid to Ted Bundys car! OJ to Capone. Bonnie and Clyde to John Dillinger. An amazing place!!read more

Sabrina Hibbard

2021-04-12T01:38:50+0000

It was very interesting. But be ready to read a lot

Jessica Parrott

2021-04-11T22:34:43+0000

I just wanted to show my appreciation for the young man working the gift shop yesterday afternoon. Not even 10 minutes into our visit my son, who has autism, was overstimulated & went into meltdown mode. My husband & I quickly sped through the museum to leave & when I asked if there was any way to get a refund & explained what had happened he very kindly gave us one. He offered to switch our tickets to another day but since we were leaving this morning we didn't have time. We have visited before though & love it!! Thank you for such a kind & understanding experience!read more

Robert Brown

2021-04-09T23:10:43+0000

It had not only prisoners of Alcatraz but just criminals in general it was very good and historically good to read about everything that people can be bad at and how so many people can hurt others rather than look out for fellow man Robert Brown 10 777read more

Lisa Durbin

2021-04-09T01:42:07+0000

My husband bought tickets last night for the tour today at 5:00pm. We get there today at 3:30pm to pick up our tickets, only to find out EVERYONE has to wait in line and they take people that have not bought tickets ahead of time before they take the people with pre purchased tickets. If we would have e known, we would not have reserved a ticket time and would of just walked up and bought tickets! We bought the VIP EXPERIENCE and it was fun but I think we lost seeing some of the exhibits because we were searching for clues. Also, there is not much information about Alcatraz itself. It is filled with a lot of other memorabilia and history. We were there 3 1/2 hrs and there were 3 of us.read more

Cherice Burgess

2021-04-08T21:26:03+0000

The museum itself was great. if you like crime history, this is the place for you. We bought tickets online, but still had to wait an hour outside to get in to just stand in another line to present our tickets. so there really isn't a benefit to pre purchasing.read more

Raymond Rutherford

2021-04-05T02:29:08+0000

Loved the experience. Hopefully will add additional interactive exhibits for the whole family. Still had a great time

Karah Sabbatis

2021-04-04T22:16:35+0000

All the exhibits were amazing you can spend longer on each exhibit by reading everything about each one I highly recommendread more

Matthew Farnsworth

2021-04-03T01:22:26+0000

Lots to see inside. I would recommend this place, especially during a day when you’d rather be inside than out. You could easily spend 3-4 hours inside here. Fairly priced as well.read more

Kelley Foster

2021-04-02T00:59:24+0000

My oldest grandson is 15 and wanted to do this attraction. We spent 2 hours in here looking and reading most of the items. The 9/11 movie was so touching! We loved the mugshots cause we didn’t smile for our pics. Will def recommend to anyone.read more

Cameron Watkins

2021-03-31T20:44:21+0000

It was awesome had fun with my family

Paula Getter

2021-03-31T13:20:58+0000

this place was super AMAZING!!will go again and again..

Steven Holik

2021-03-31T02:31:08+0000

Really cool place. It would have been nice to have the interactive things open, but COVID.

Amanda Gifford

2021-03-30T19:51:05+0000

Very nice experience...recommended for anyone who loves the dark side of history. Being in law enforcement myself it was very cool seeing the collection and information of the different events through your history.read more

Alecia Crowley Marks

2021-03-30T03:20:47+0000

We had a blast exploring and looking through all of the history. Alot of it has happened during my life time. Totally worth it! my only complaint if you enforce the mask rule turn on the AC we were miserable and sweating in there!read more

Shirley May

2021-03-29T16:40:30+0000

It is a look back throughout History of crime and punishment! Very interesting exhibits. I liked the interesting hands on exhibits too! My ticket said, I was arrested for Burglary, and so was my sister! I highly recommend Alcatrz Museum to everyone!read more

Brandie Lee

2021-03-28T23:42:07+0000

It was a neat place to see

Carrie Davis

2021-03-27T02:49:32+0000

Awesome visit!!! i recommend anyone to visit

Bryan Lyndsi

2021-03-25T13:09:42+0000

The scenes and exhibits that were displayed were amazing. Our kids had fun playing in the cop car and running through the lights. Somethings were a little scary for them. We took a lot of fun pictures and had a fun time. I recommend not bringing kids so you can look and read-without being distracted and they may be a little bored but if you're like us and have no sitter, bring them. Also we did not do any of the crime excursions that were offered so I can't tell you how that went but there were a lot of people in there walking around trying to find clues so I assume they might be a little difficult.read more

Kristy Bell

2021-03-24T16:35:05+0000

Great time but we didn't use the entire VIP package. Just went through and enjoyed everything.

Steven Gray

2021-03-21T15:13:16+0000

very cool place with interesting pics, facts, and souvenirs. I would recommend it to anybody.

Justen Duane Gray

2021-03-21T04:47:43+0000

place was well maintained and any true crime fan should visit they have everything

Crystal Peace

2021-03-18T19:18:54+0000

Lots of great artifacts and information!

Vanessa Silva

2021-03-17T20:04:48+0000

This museum is well put together.

Duck Valduck Peterson

2021-03-16T03:51:55+0000

Awesome! Informative and entertaining! Great place for all ages!

Susan Rose

2021-03-08T21:17:32+0000

I went last weekend and it was AWESOME! Highly recommend!

Timmy Ziebell

2021-03-05T01:59:19+0000

Had a fun time with the family seeing some interesting things and great photo ops!

David Wright

2021-03-04T19:56:12+0000

Very cool place. Good history of crime and law enforcement. Lots of artifacts from different eras.

Autumn Roppolo

2021-03-03T02:27:46+0000

This place was great!!! We spent some quality time with the family learning history.

Pat Van Meter Dix

2021-03-02T00:53:47+0000

It was very interesting. Lots of hands on things too

Faith Lynn Adams

2021-03-01T00:22:43+0000

Lots of interesting things and facts! Super fun!

Danielle Crabtree

2021-02-28T20:20:34+0000

Neat and fun! Lots of info and interactive things to do!

Regina Siler Barnhill

2021-02-28T19:21:31+0000

Lots of exhibits. Very interesting.

Kim Conn Owens

2021-02-28T18:31:24+0000

It was a lot of fun. Really interesting!!

Joshua Campbell

2021-02-28T10:39:02+0000

Absolutely awesome!!! Some really cool things to see here. Well worth the time and money to stop.

Bethany Ausley

2021-02-28T03:15:52+0000

Such an amazing experience. 10/10 recommended

Brandon Molzon

2021-02-28T00:56:23+0000

This place is amazing. If you dig true crime, serial killers, or just history in general..you can't go wrong. The vehicles at the end are the cherry on top. Top notch. This place is worth the cost more so than anything else I spent money on in Pigeon Forge.read more

Cheri Moore

2021-02-24T22:14:15+0000

We spent almost 21/2 hours and it was very interesting

Megan Kean

2021-02-24T22:02:34+0000

finding an envelope written to a family in my hometown (Punxsutawney Pennsylvania) not alot of people know that place exists and thats the town of groundhogs day.read more

Tyler Roeller

2021-02-14T04:18:52+0000

amazing very cool items displayed

Jennifer Lee

2021-02-13T04:02:24+0000

Loved this ! Had much more than I expected and all so interesting !

Marilyn Langley

2021-02-12T23:57:13+0000

Really enjoyed our visit. It was very interesting.

Lettie Mae Loftin-Baldwin

2021-02-12T22:26:32+0000

it was neat..But we were kinda disappointed as we thought it would be more like a museum of the things found at the real prison.read more

Lisa Caldwell Tate

2021-02-01T17:24:39+0000

Had a great experience and enjoyed all of the exhibits

Eva Tanner

2021-02-01T16:28:11+0000

Plenty of great things to see and do.

Molly Marie Shepherd

2021-02-01T01:18:05+0000

We loved it and wish we had more time. I’d spend all day there if I could have. I hope when we come back we can see even more. Definitely a must see if you’re a fan of museums, crime or history.read more

Kathy McCall Tant

2021-01-29T21:56:33+0000

Very interesting and informative!!

Rachel Marie Sochor

2021-01-27T20:49:07+0000

My kids love this. Even my 5 yr old begs to go every time we come through!! If you are a crime fan, it’s worth a stop!

Melanie Church

2021-01-27T02:18:47+0000

So much information posted on all exhibits. Quite the Ted Bundy exhibit with his actual Beetle is displayed also.

Brett Rich

2021-01-22T21:40:28+0000

Interesting to walk thru and be reminded of crimes forgotten. Of course, read up on Frank and Jesse James since they were related to me and then John Dillinger, since my hometown still has a police booth built because of him. It’s a neat and freaky experience seeing memorabilia and signs to read about outlaws, killers and bombers. We then went next door to The Island to walk around and eat supper. Please check out my FB page, East TennesSEE, for all things East TN. #alcatrazeast #crimemuseum #pigeonforgeread more

DarrellAnd Becky Hutto

2021-01-22T01:47:57+0000

Excellent crime museum! Very interesting!

Tim Owens

2021-01-18T05:16:20+0000

Very interesting. Price might be slightly too high but overall a fun experience.

Christy Jordan

2021-01-17T20:00:20+0000

My family and I found Alcatraz East to be very interesting.

Paul Kushner

2021-01-17T01:39:59+0000

I like the way they presented everything.

Michael Burton Jr.

2021-01-16T21:51:41+0000

Nice place. Good information

Dory Munoz

2021-01-16T18:55:13+0000

Very fun museum... spent about 3 hrs there... it was a bit crowded for the rules of pandemic right now...lots of touching and nothing being wiped down... the detective challenge was cool to make you look for more info and read but prize was definitely only good for littles. Laser challenge was ok... better for littles ... we didn’t opt for audio but prob could have spent more time there if I did audio. All in all I still recommend because it was such an awesome museumread more

David Michael

2021-01-13T03:48:43+0000

More crime as well as crime fighting history than I ever figured could be housed in a small museum. Definitely very informative, and interesting even to novices of the complex criminal minds.read more

Chad Lewis

2021-01-09T21:19:12+0000

Love the history of all the criminals through out the years, very fun and interesting place for family!

Christy Maze

2021-01-08T22:02:09+0000

My son and I spent over a good 3 hours in here. The scavenger hunt will help slow you down and actually pay attention to the many different displays. We definitely recommend Alcatraz Museum.read more

Brooke Tucker

2021-01-08T04:00:12+0000

This place is AMAZING! I spent hours here and I learned so much. I'm a huge crime buff and I loved learning about everything. They have everything from Bundy to movie props, counterfeit to old west, pirates, capital punishment and so much more. I DEFINITELY recommendread more

Miladys Cabrera Cabrera

2021-01-08T01:46:27+0000

buenas historias y representativo el lugar

Amy Lin

2021-01-07T05:14:54+0000

This place is awesome! I love everything about it! I wish they had more different items at the gift shop to purchase! Definitely worth going!! Will be back soon!!read more

Emily Henry

2021-01-04T03:04:01+0000

our family loved it. It is a very neat museum to visit.

Aaron Day

2021-01-03T05:54:08+0000

First time visiting, and I rate it 5 stars. It's got it all, exhibits of ancient torture methods to modern day crime-solving techniques, and everything in between. One can get immersed in the world of brutality. Very informative & educational.read more

Scotty Petty

2021-01-01T18:04:52+0000

very highly recommended besides having to wear a mask..it was very interesting..

Amy Stott Lilienthal

2020-12-30T01:26:15+0000

Fun lots to see would recommend

Rose Berry

2020-12-30T00:58:40+0000

Very educational on the evolvement of crime in America. Great historical perspective of crime fighting and evidence technology.read more

Kristen Nicole Burch

2020-12-28T03:50:51+0000

Very interesting, fun and informative

Dan McManus

2020-12-27T23:10:46+0000

It’s was a real history details that I never knew about. Pretty cool to see Ted Bundy and OJ Simpson vehicles

Debra Posey-Collinsworth

2020-12-25T03:31:11+0000

The history of our country on the law and crime from a couple hundred years ago to now! To read how they would get confessions and the horrible Instruments that was used on people is mind blowing! Most if not all countries today have and implement more fair laws! Thank goodness! Everything is very informative!read more

Carmen Haydee Rodriguez

2020-12-24T20:29:58+0000

Super cook place!! A place to go with family and friends.

Austin Treigh

2020-12-24T18:14:50+0000

Absolutely phenomenal!! One of THE best and most entertaining museums I have EVER been to!! Highly recommend visiting. Even great for small kids to enjoy!read more

Patti Grantham

2020-12-23T04:00:56+0000

it was a great place tovivist. and u can learn alot in there

Paizlan Doss

2020-12-14T05:33:07+0000

one word, AMAZING. my family and i absolutely loved ig

Carol Waynette Johnson

2020-12-14T03:23:47+0000

A great deal, interesting and fun, a fantastic way to spend your money and time!!!

Cheyanne Thomason

2020-12-13T02:10:14+0000

Best place to go I loved it

Tyler Sullivan

2020-12-13T01:37:41+0000

This place is amazing!! A lot of neat history here!

Stephen Staten

2020-12-11T17:49:27+0000

great stuff n things...........

Britt Taylor

2020-12-11T04:47:59+0000

So much history here and an overview of American crime. Highly recommended!

Lisa Abrams-Gill

2020-12-07T04:09:19+0000

We thought it was going to be more about Alcatraz . It’s about all different crime things . It was over all good and would highly recommend.read more

Taylor Lloyd

2020-12-03T23:51:56+0000

There was so much to see, it took us a while to get through! We will be returning in the future for more fun!

Debi Ortagus

2020-12-03T22:30:09+0000

So much to see & read, staff was so friendly, would love to go back

Bret Johnson

2020-12-02T15:37:33+0000

if you love true crime then this is a must visit!!!

Paige Von Ruppel

2020-11-29T16:16:14+0000

I was very impressed right from the start! I loved how they had an employee filter groups inside to avoid overcrowding. This made it really easy to get started on the tour since my family and I didn’t feel rushed. It felt like we had enough time to read/do everything we wanted. The staff was very friendly and well educated as well. The museum’s collections were unique, a lot of things sent me home in shock! 10/10 I HIGHLY recommend!!! 😊👏🏼read more

Klaudia D'karrillo

2020-11-29T02:38:27+0000

Super interesante real muy bien detayado me encanto

DeVonna Ponthieu

2020-11-25T00:57:29+0000

lots of great exhibits, plenty of info. I highly recommend going here. probably will take 3-4 hours to read and look at everything.read more

Josh Duvall

2020-11-23T23:33:10+0000

It was so enjoyable. If you are into anything relating to crime or police. You should definitely go.

Angela Wickham Brake-Kramer

2020-11-21T15:13:47+0000

Well worth the money! We enjoyed walking around for nearly 3 hours but could have stayed longer.

KayorLorie Lightfoot

2020-11-17T12:21:33+0000

Fun and interesting. Would recommend if you like crime history.

Peggy Benton Tuttle

2020-11-15T02:11:48+0000

Amazing experience! Definitely worth it!!!!

Jennifer Klaes Davis

2020-11-10T02:05:59+0000

Awesome! Highly recommend if you’re interested...even if you’re not.👍🏻👍🏻

Donna Barrett Cawood

2020-11-09T22:52:11+0000

Really enjoyed ourselves and learned new things. Definite must to do while in Pigeon Forge.

Christopher Wilson

2020-11-02T02:06:02+0000

great exhibits and we also enjoyed the audio tour!!!

Jeff Keith

2020-10-31T08:58:22+0000

The most shocking and authentic exhibits under one roof. It would be a crime to not visit this big house.

Nicole Simmons

2020-10-28T20:26:45+0000

Informative, interactive, and clean! we had no wait at all since we went early! when we left, there was a line out the door in the rain!read more

Tammy Boettcher

2020-10-28T16:18:10+0000

awesome, highly recommended

Tim O'Brien

2020-10-26T21:09:00+0000

Amazing in every way. Friendly and informative staff and great exhibits.

Richard Rosa

2020-10-22T15:55:41+0000

Great layout, plenty to see inside.

Dean Jones

2020-10-22T14:23:55+0000

1st timers and enjoyed our tour

Karen Porterfield Gregory

2020-10-20T21:03:12+0000

Spent 2 and half hours in there and didn’t even realize it!!! Loved it!!

Connie Bullard Furr Register

2020-10-20T02:15:35+0000

It was ok, a little pricey.

Stacy Leeper N

2020-10-18T02:25:38+0000

Wonderful staff! Extremely friendly and helpful. They have a lot of history in this exhibit.

Kelley Reed

2020-10-15T03:15:53+0000

Great variety in the exhibits and each has information and activities geared for all ages. Our daughter enjoyed the CSI portion a lot.read more

Melanie Lera Vernon

2020-10-11T15:49:07+0000

Had alot of fun! There's alot to learn about that id never heard of before

Tim Williams

2020-10-11T14:16:40+0000

Bigger and better than I expected. Worth the money. My only advice would be expect to spend at least 4 hours taking everything in.read more

Sheri Freeman

2020-10-11T00:07:21+0000

very interesting and knowledgeable place to visit

Kermit Storey

2020-10-10T22:30:34+0000

Experience of a lifetime beautiful set up

Ashley Harry

2020-10-09T01:03:33+0000

Loved it! So cool seeing all the serial killer stuff! They also have some stuff from 9-11 & forensics stuff. We loved it. They have John Wayne Gacys clown costume & Ted Bundys car!!read more

Michele Stewart

2020-10-08T18:06:56+0000

Very interested. Extremely informative.

Jessica Grayson

2020-10-08T00:50:21+0000

very informative and well laid out

JoAnn Charbonneau

2020-10-07T01:20:26+0000

The collection of serial killer "memorabilia" was so cool to see in person! I loved the way the museum is set up going from Salem to current times...and so much! I wanted to come because I am a huge true crime buff and my husband went mostly just to humor me but we both totally enjoyed our time. Would certainly visit again!read more

Lorraine Gozzetti Rezin

2020-10-06T20:18:26+0000

We enjoyed our time. We making memories and enjoying ourselves. Lots to see

David Zarillo

2020-10-06T00:01:12+0000

My wife and I really enjoyed it. It was very educational and had some interactive things to do. A must see when you are here in town on vacationread more

Marie Tanner

2020-10-05T22:45:57+0000

the serial killer room omg 😲

Billi Ingram

2020-10-05T03:01:32+0000

This was a really cool attraction to visit! The front desk staff were very welcoming and full of information. We loved the mob-related stuff.read more

Currer Bell

2020-09-29T22:48:01+0000

Fun, informative visit! Highly recommend

Lisa Mason Pate Brockmann

2020-09-27T21:21:09+0000

It was very interesting in all areas of crime

Jennifer Wolfe

2020-09-27T20:31:04+0000

crime memorabilia. interactive displays. A must for any true crime fan.

Elizabeth Lurie

2020-09-23T03:14:53+0000

This was a great stop on our vacation. Lots of good information. A must see for anyone!!

Danielle J Bowen

2020-09-22T22:23:42+0000

Soooo much to see! Very Interesting place. I thoroughly enjoyed!

Donovan Platt Sr.

2020-09-22T21:35:47+0000

Awesome to see.price is ok

Treasure Marie Vogel

2020-09-22T19:25:36+0000

We had a great time at Alcatraz East. Definitely recommend doing the heist it was fun maneuvering thru the laser beams.

Leigh Anne Ball

2020-09-21T20:15:17+0000

This is awesome! A must see exhibit!

Summer Holzmeyer

2020-09-17T22:36:42+0000

This wasn’t what I was expecting, but it’s definitely worth your time.

Casey R. Graves

2020-09-11T22:16:13+0000

was just all around fun...would highly recommend!!

Rebecca Campbell Shirley

2020-09-10T22:27:04+0000

Super cool..... we went during the pandemic and they were so clean sanitized everything.

Christy Lynn

2020-09-06T20:49:01+0000

very informative and really nice displays.

Bari Ann

2020-09-06T03:28:10+0000

I wish I could give it more stars! The best part of the trip. Much bigger than expected and well worth the admission cost. A good variety of crime to satisfy any genre of true crime research enthusiasts. And a much welcome change of pace from the usual offerings for things to do in Sevier County.read more

Kimberly Zackoski

2020-09-05T20:27:43+0000

Awesome!!! Loved all the history involved in all the information in each exhibit’s. The cars was amazing!!!

Angie Cockrell

2020-09-05T15:25:35+0000

a lot of interesting facts. kids will love it too

Christina Romine

2020-09-01T18:36:27+0000

First time there and loved it. Definitely going back

Jimmy King

2020-08-29T20:27:21+0000

Fun and informative. Fun for the whole family.

Kay Whitehead Whittelsey

2020-08-28T23:44:16+0000

Awesome experience. So glad I got to experience this.

Michelle Brooke Sain

2020-08-26T21:41:48+0000

so much to see and read! each to was different.

Penny Clark

2020-08-25T23:24:53+0000

The details & history was spot on & amazing.

Robert Smith

2020-08-23T16:56:30+0000

So cool and interesting to see and experience

Casey Conrad

2020-08-18T14:17:03+0000

My husband & I had a great time! Our kids were bored at times because there was A LOT of reading. It’s great for anyone who likes to read, & loves all things crime. It’s organized really well, and I was impressed by all the sanitization being done by staff.read more

Timmy Farley

2020-08-13T01:40:08+0000

10 out of 10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John Futrell

2020-08-07T01:56:49+0000

My wife is a HUGE Crime/Crime History Buff!! We loved our audio tour. We actually both learned a few things that we didn't know.read more

Angie Pitts

2020-08-06T22:50:00+0000

A great day to spend a rainy day. You can easily spend 3 hrs there. So informative. Love the displays to honor our police officers and all of our other first responders 🦅🚔🚑🚒🇺🇸read more

Mark Ellis

2020-08-06T22:41:52+0000

Raining alot today and decided to go. Just way to many poeple could not enjoy the exhibits like we wanted. Suggest going on a non Raining day.read more

Brianna Beeson

2020-08-06T22:08:38+0000

it was great! informative, hands-on, interesting and they have extra things you can do during the tour to enhance your experience. very coolread more

Melissa Brown

2020-08-05T23:51:19+0000

lots of fun!! Would highly reccomend this place for a Fun Day!!

Madisen Wilson

2020-08-05T02:19:57+0000

Had the most fun here! I love true crime and this place was awesome. Took a few hours to get through and had many interactive things to do. Very unique and interesting experience !read more

Kim Dabbs King

2020-08-05T01:48:20+0000

Had a great time with family $ friends. Learned a lot of interesting facts.

Michael Gilmore

2020-08-03T03:33:15+0000

worth the price! took a couple of hours to go through, a lot of info and organized very well.

Anthony Scott Mays

2020-07-29T20:52:01+0000

If your into crime shows or thinking about pursuing a career in law enforcement, this is the place for you. Definitely a lot to learn about our histories crime and criminals.read more

Brett Dewees

2020-07-29T18:43:56+0000

Lots to see and learn, always find something different when we come, the TBI temporary exhibition was nice. Will be back on our next vist.read more

Keonsha Waller

2020-07-27T16:35:08+0000

Very interesting place learn a lot while going through the museum

Lamar Bradford

2020-07-24T20:18:25+0000

some very cool stuff to read and learn about

Natalie L Peden

2020-07-16T22:47:02+0000

Very educational and interesting!!

Kassie Johnson

2020-07-16T17:13:49+0000

What a great place to expand your knowledge on crime! If you’re a crime junky, go see this!! Worth the money! Do not suggest the audio addition, to much information to absorb and the tour is fantastic without it!read more

Jorge L Ferrin

2020-07-13T18:55:04+0000

Great place., very welcoming enjoyed it very much .

Cinnamon Medley

2020-07-12T00:40:37+0000

They had so much interesting information. I thought the cars were really cool but so creepy knowing they're the real thing.read more

Scot LePage

2020-07-10T20:25:53+0000

Touristy but I must admit it was actually better than anticipated. Definitely different!

Amanda L. Williams

2020-07-07T18:48:55+0000

its slot of reading but it was so cool. they get a 100% in cleanliness. they had staff walking around wiping all high touch points alot! We was definitely pleased.read more

Harold Jones

2020-07-05T23:19:42+0000

Very interesting display of law enforcement.

Ronald Albright

2020-07-05T12:30:49+0000

I enjoyed this museum tremendously. It was tastefully done and you learn a lot of information. If you are a fan of true crime or just like taking a walk on the darker side, it's a must!read more

DeAnna Ratliff

2020-07-04T18:49:18+0000

It was great!! Well worth the money!

Marisa Wilcox Patrick

2020-07-04T16:54:11+0000

Great experience! Lots of info!

James Kessler

2020-06-29T18:35:50+0000

Awesome place would go back!

Gene Ray

2018-08-16T01:16:20+0000

VERY educational. BEST exhibition I've been to in years.

Randy Woods

2018-08-06T14:00:18+0000

Lots of cool and interesting stuff!

Joseph Dickerson

2018-08-03T00:57:37+0000

We spent two and half hours there and we could have spent another 4.We paid the extra 10 dollars and we got the bonus package.Through the exhibits we had to solve a mystery of the stolen Jewel by collecting clues. There was so much to do and so much more.We would have stayed longer but we had dinner reservations so we had to leave. We did manage to solve the crime and we were rewarded at the gift shop.Anyone who is interested in the History of criminals and crime you don't want miss this place .It is also Kid friendly with a virtual reality police car , drunk googles and a laser maze.Dont forget about the corpse in the make shift morgue and learning about the human body and what happens after someone is deceased .This is money well spent and we will visit again.read more

Paul Trivette

2018-07-24T00:23:37+0000

Fantastic!! Highly recommended!

Carroll Falterman

2018-07-20T22:34:49+0000

Great destination!! Learned a lot!

Shelly Bean Seward

2018-07-10T15:48:28+0000

Great exhibits. Extremely informational and fun to wander through. Would definitely go again.

Debbie Killion

2018-07-06T18:18:05+0000

Great place lots of information

Trish Wilson

2018-07-06T17:59:07+0000

It is not all about Alcatraz but it does tak about the different people that have been there. If you enjoy anything crime this is Awesome!! It is harder with a kid but awesome...the only negative is the younger kids playing scavenger hunt and cutting in to play the game while your trying to read (a lot of reading)read more

Robin Richardson

2018-07-06T13:57:29+0000

It was everything I was expecting

Nicki Achten

2018-07-06T00:46:23+0000

Can literally spend hours in there. Tons of neat information and lots of stuff to do.

Sheila L. Mackey-Barber

2018-07-05T20:34:43+0000

I was looking forward to it while planning my vacation, I was not disappointed!!

Mary Kidder

2018-07-04T17:47:53+0000

Well worth the money, spent 4 hours there.

Scott Thomas

2018-07-04T02:33:10+0000

I highly recommend this place! The exhibits are so interesting, you could spend all day here. They thoroughly present historical crime figures and legendary crimes against humanity. In addition, they explain the science of investigating crimes. Some of the articles on display will shock you. Don't miss it!read more

Chris French

2018-06-30T03:42:47+0000

My son and I had a blast. We loved every exhibit. We will definitely be back.

Cherie Carnes Rebar

2018-06-30T02:56:57+0000

We’ve come to this area for vacation for decades. This was our first time at Alcatraz East and it was fascinating for everyone in our party from ages 12 to 68!read more

Kayla Emily Luncan

2018-06-21T03:28:12+0000

Full of history and reasonably priced! I loved it.

Jonathan Abarquez

2018-06-10T23:13:04+0000

We decided to go expecting it to be a tourist trap, but we were very much surprised how thorough and engaging the museum actually is! We were surprised that we spent just over 2 hours checking out all the exhibits and learning about all the famous serial killers. The exhibits themselves could use some TLC. Some of the glass displays need to be cleaned better, the mannequins were either falling apart due to lack of care or were fading due to light exposure, and it's clear the interactive kiosks are running on Windows 95. If they spent the slow seasons doing some exhibit refurbishing, everything would be perfect!read more

Melissa Ann Cole

2018-06-09T16:02:57+0000

Loved it can’t wait to go back

Whitney Roberts

2018-06-03T15:26:42+0000

Such a awesome place!! Highly recommend.

Adam Beaty

2018-06-03T00:00:06+0000

One of the most interactive, thorough, and fun museum/attractions I’ve been to. It is so beautifully arranged and designed and very informative. Many things learned! Will return!read more

Jenny Noe

2018-06-01T06:36:52+0000

Amazing place to learn anything you ever wanted to know about the history of crime! We were there 2 hours but could have easily spent 4 hours or more to take it all in! I would say ages 10 and up would get the most out of it. Our 5 year old was bored after about 20 minutes! You have to enjoy reading a lot to get the most out of the experience! But very interesting indeed! 👍👍read more

Stacy Wood Austin

2018-05-31T21:11:18+0000

My family and I had a great time. This was our first time there so we didn't know what to expect but we did the audio tour, used the book for clues, and also did the heist. I am very appreciative of them for giving teachers a discount which allowed us to do all the extras. Definitely recommend this to families looking to do something together.read more

Chuck BigDawg Gibson

2018-05-31T15:17:45+0000

Being a local and being in law enforcement, there was a lot of cool exhibits and facts were displayed. A lot of good information about their exhibits, that were quite impressive. I would recommend that if you want to look at every bit of the place that you allow more than 2 hours to go through the whole place without being rushed. I don't know if young children will be entertained due to the lack of knowledge of some of the crimes, but it's a good learning environment that is for sure. The convicts behind the counter and throughout the exhibits were certainly nice and friendly. Thank you for a great experience!!!read more

Ashley Tutor Holley

2018-05-29T16:07:39+0000

We found it very entertaining and informative. It held the attention of my 5 year old and my husband and I, as well. I really enjoyed the interactive booklet. My 5 year old loved the driving simulator.read more

Dannielle Fitzpatrick

2018-05-25T19:17:18+0000

So much more than what we expected! Loved it!!

Dale Patterson

2018-05-23T20:43:28+0000

So much to see you might need to go a couple of times.Really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend going.

Teri Munoz

2018-05-22T18:51:05+0000

Was a great place!! Was more than I expected!! Hope to come again!!

Gia Nobel-Wierenga

2018-05-18T23:17:06+0000

Cool experience! Lots to look at. A totally different kind of experience! Lots of crazy stuff here!

Stephanie Taylor Robinson

2018-05-16T11:22:28+0000

Loved it!!! There is sooo much to read and do in this museum!

Jamie West

2018-05-09T21:26:53+0000

What an awesome museum/interactive experience! We were there for almost 6 hours and I feel like we rushed the last half of the museum. It’s a great balance of crime/criminal stories and artifacts, forensic and legal education, tales/artifacts from famous law enforcement officers—it even includes a touching memorial to 911 and the first responders. The displays rotate, so I can wait to go back. It’s a crime I can’t give it more than 5 stars!read more

Brandy Ingle

2018-05-06T18:08:35+0000

Pretty neat place. Rather large, definitely showed is it was worth the price!

Angela N Crawford

2018-05-03T03:26:00+0000

Enjoyed my visit here today! I wasn’t sure what to expect, but loved seeing all the displays. A lot of informative details about past history. I wouldn’t suggest for younger children as it involves a lot of reading and some graphic details. A must see while in the Pigeon Forge, TN area.read more

Nancy King

2018-04-30T02:40:21+0000

I loved it I was exhausted at the end and would love to go back and spend more time

Ramona Lisa Love Stacey

2018-04-24T18:55:46+0000

It was very worth the money and incredible experience. I believe any one coming to the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area must see this Attraction.read more

Aaron Coleman

2018-04-20T00:54:00+0000

It was absolutely amazing. I got there kind of late in the day so I didn’t get to see it all but it was still great. The staff is very friendly and informative. I will definitely do it again.read more

Becky Conradt

2018-04-17T10:18:00+0000

This was my 16 year olds idea, we had driven by probably 100 in the days before our visit, I really enjoyed myself it was pricy, but I learned fast that most everything was in pigeon forge, I was glad my boy picked it, even my 7 year old had a good time,read more

Steve Morgan

2018-04-15T19:32:58+0000

Visited yesterday for the first time ! Was very impressed with this place ! There’s is a lot more inside to look at than what you would think .... highly recommend everyone to visit !read more

Lisa Ann Banks Withers

2018-04-06T22:49:30+0000

Took a group of kids there today not only is the museum great but so were the employees that helped us. Kayla and Candace were very friendly and very helpful. I will be back.read more

Jeanie Martin

2018-04-05T18:43:32+0000

I took my 13 year old son yesterday and we all had a blast.. I recommend highly it's well worth the money. I also recommend the laser challenge for an extra 5. I have not laughed that hard in ages ..read more

Sorka S Blanton

2018-04-01T22:08:59+0000

Took my dad and son yesterday thinking it would be more a guy's entertainment, but was I surprised how interesting it was! The information was great and put faces on many criminals I'd only heard of. Great place to enjoy.read more

Linda King

2018-03-31T23:58:23+0000

I absolutely love the place and a lot of information on history of crimes and late Legends of history which it was cool to learn a lot about Frank and Jesse James who we are related to way on Down the Line but it's in our history of bloodline faculty was extremely nice and the layout was great the different layouts of time did bring back a lot of memories at one point we got where we had to leave from not feeling well SO ask the staff if we could come back later on in a few hours after we was feeling well signed our tickets to come back Toto's to come back before 9 the door would be locked closed at 10 we had a great experience thank you Alcatraz East. �read more

Danny Bridges

2018-03-29T21:09:06+0000

Top notch in every way! Highly recommend! Definitely worth the money.

Jeff Moffitt

2018-03-27T19:22:22+0000

It is a one visit type place. Once you seen it you will want to wait a while until New items or temporary exhibit change. The whole family had a great time. One of few places that will give discounts to EMT and paramedic.read more

Olivia Sturgill

2018-03-25T01:05:52+0000

This is a great attraction if you love learning about the history of crime! I absolutely loved it and will most likely go back!read more

Emilee Merritt

2018-03-24T22:15:29+0000

I went w my college Criminal Justice club. It was pretty fun. They had a lot to look at and read. They tried to incorporate hands on activities but I’d like to have had more to do. The place looks great, and the staff was very nice.read more

Paula Hendrix

2018-03-24T18:26:08+0000

This was the most interesting museum we have ever been too!

Katie New

2018-03-23T01:04:40+0000

Worth every penny!!! We learned so many interesting facts. It was a lot of reading. We spent 5 hours there and didn’t even realize it!!! FYI Timothy mcveigh went to the same school I studied criminal justice at— Bryant & Stratton college! It covers a lot of outlaws, serial killers, artifacts dating back to the 15th century, and more! We had a blast and bought out the gift shop, which had very reasonable prices for an attraction gift shop!!! We plan to come back to pigeon forge and explore Alcatraz some more!!!read more

Jamie Laughlin Noles

2018-03-22T18:46:36+0000

This was a really unique experience, and our family really enjoyed it. We all loved it for different reasons, which says a lot about the variety of exhibits. I loved the serial killer area (sick curiosity, I guess). My husband loved all of the mob exhibits, while my father in law’s favorite room was the assassination section. The kids loved that they were allowed to get on the police motorcycle, get in the car, do the drunk driving test, and the scavenger hunt along the way. We would recommend this tour (which took us ~ 2hours) for any family with kids aged 8up.read more

Chris Cummings

2018-03-19T17:27:09+0000

I didn't know anything about this place but my daughter wanted to go so we went. I was a bit worried about the price but it was WELL worth it. Lot's of fascinating stuff in there. You could spend hours in there or come back on multiple trips and not see everything. Everything from pirates and old west to 9/11 and modern crime. Lots of actual historical pieces in there including OJ's Bronco! How cool is that? Would highly recommend.read more

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