Alcatraz East Events, Programs & Contests:

Teacher Appreciation

Alcatraz East celebrates teachers & school support staff with our annual Teachers Appreciation promotion!

Girl Scout Programs

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

Special Programs

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

Temporary Exhibits

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

Hidden Rocks

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

Graffiti Contest 2019

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

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Alcatraz East

4.8

Steve Ludwig

2019-05-19T00:51:48+0000

The serial killer exhibit was very good!

Desiree Gentle

2019-05-18T05:59:23+0000

Awesome experience and super friendly staff

Cindy Craig

2019-05-16T23:39:11+0000

wonderful exhibits and nice staff

Cheryl Clement Manis

2019-05-14T18:35:42+0000

It was great we were there on about two hours very interesting. The 911 Memorial was probably my favorite part

April Jackson

2019-05-12T23:02:43+0000

Loved this place! Super cool, my personal favorite place to visit during our entire trip.

Raymond Hatfield

2019-05-12T17:25:22+0000

It was a great museum took at least an hour and half to get through so much to read

Jeanie Timm Fowlkes

2019-05-12T17:20:52+0000

Great Experience ! Don’t be in a rush, you can learn so much.

Patty Mangum

2019-05-08T00:22:40+0000

I was totally impressed by all the information and history collected for display at this museum... enjoyed !

Michelle Richardson Kutz

2019-05-06T23:28:13+0000

Very neat museum, priced about the same as the other attractions in the area. Took us about three and a half hours to see everything. My 14 year old enjoyed as well!read more

Lisa Dawson Newsome

2019-05-06T20:37:31+0000

very interesting. could go see it again. Easy to spend hours looking and reading about everything.

Mark Watson

2019-05-06T17:44:37+0000

Educational and fun. Very interesting artifacts

Angela Crowe

2019-05-01T15:17:01+0000

I enjoyed my time at this museum, but there was a couple things that I ran into that were issues for me. First of all, many of the reviews call this place “child friendly”. Probably more for older children because my young children were difficult to navigate through. They were pretty bored. There was a couple things they enjoyed but most of it was us trying to drag them through. Secondly, I guess I didn’t think this through. But I had issues with seeing things like Caylee Anthony’s backpack and stuff. It was really hard to look at and imagine the horrible things that took place with some of these items present. I thought I would find it interesting but it was heartbreaking. I also found it hard to read a lot of the displays because of the amount of people, but that can’t be helped. But the end was really neat, lots of interactive things to do and very fun.read more

Kathy Lee

2019-04-26T05:40:25+0000

Very interesting and informative! We would highly recommend it!

Leola Clute

2019-04-22T23:33:47+0000

If you like keeping up on trial cases or watching true life crime stories, this place is a must see! Even if your not this place is entertaining and interesting.read more

Martie Guay

2019-04-21T20:22:49+0000

The entire place is great Loved the cars and the 911 Exibit

Rebecca Standridge

2019-04-21T01:53:57+0000

Absolutely amazing- kid friendly...love the displays. Very informative!!

John Willoughby

2019-04-20T01:34:00+0000

Very well done. They have some great artifacts and plenty of information. If you like crime history, you will love this.

Shaun Pa Pow

2019-04-19T17:51:08+0000

Could easily spend 2-3 hours here! Loved it all! Staff super friendly and helpful! Discounts for military and first responders as well.read more

Xitlali Barrera

2019-04-19T16:43:44+0000

If you’re into criminal justice, serial killers & forensic science this is the place to go! We got to see OJ Simpson’s white bronco, Ted Bundy’s Volkswagen & his temporary exhibit of letters. I can’t wait to come back😊read more

Lori Luke Sultzer

2019-04-18T00:07:16+0000

Very interesting, in-depth of lots of criminal activity. From old western bad guys to modern day serial killers. Love the forensics part!read more

Megan Jeffs Larsen

2019-04-16T20:14:01+0000

This was an amazing place to visit! I love all the information it provides and photos. Definitely recommended!!

Amber Rochowiak

2019-04-14T23:07:47+0000

so much to see! 100% worth every penny. and the souvenir shop was reasonably priced

Miranda Lewis

2019-04-14T20:17:56+0000

Alcatraz East is the place to go if you are a true crime fan!!!! They have everything from the Wild West, to the mafia, to forensic science, and everything true crime!!!! And the staff there are above AWESOME and AMAZING!!!!!read more

Johanna Calhoun

2019-04-09T17:34:47+0000

Very informational, overall great experience. Highly recommended.

Lilzsmama Amber

2019-04-09T15:31:39+0000

So much to see! I could have spent all day there!

Shellie Smith Evans

2019-04-09T14:31:50+0000

we had such a great time,the exhibits were amazing,we absolutely loved Alcatraz East..

Bill Andrews

2019-04-07T20:06:27+0000

Great experience. Take your time. Lots to see and learn A+

Joe Bond

2019-04-06T21:23:50+0000

It was great information and great education

Cecil Beach

2019-04-05T18:36:10+0000

Very educational experience.

Kyle Thompson

2019-04-05T01:54:22+0000

Worth every penny, will be returning.

Monty Scruggs

2019-04-01T01:06:56+0000

This was our first time going here. It was a great experience. I highly recommend it.

Cassandra Self

2019-03-31T22:26:12+0000

Well worth going. We splurged and got the audio tour and the detective case book to find clues throughout the exhibits. Ot was pretty cool to see exhibits from history but also more current one that happened during our lifetime.read more

Kerrie Dykes

2019-03-31T19:53:27+0000

It was great. OJ’s Bronco and Ted’s Volkswagen really cool.

Ashley Rickles

2019-03-30T02:50:05+0000

Very cool place. Very informative and educational—covers all sorts of Crimes and includes several tributes to victims which was really nice. Loved that there wasn’t any timeshare folks that came running up to you during the visit. Nice addition to Pigeon Forge.read more

Rachel Hartman

2019-03-29T20:02:49+0000

Way better then expected! Very informative!!

Matt Mckinney

2019-03-28T23:50:26+0000

The Ted Bundy exhibits were awesome , and a lot of hands on learning for children.

Andrea Cates

2019-03-28T19:48:32+0000

very educational with hands on segments.

Angie Dobson

2019-03-28T19:12:03+0000

Fascinating! So much history and detail. We spent 5 hours there. Lots of interactive things to do also.

Wayne Walker

2019-03-28T00:12:30+0000

alot about past popular crimes. if you love crime shows you will love this place..

Cherilyn Eby

2019-03-27T00:36:16+0000

Very nicely done!! the information was awesome and if you are a crime buff this place is awesome. very affordable and easy to navigate. highly recommend.read more

Tim Brooks

2019-03-26T15:45:14+0000

all of the interaction things to do

Maggie Woods

2019-03-26T05:00:16+0000

Absolutely phenomenal! I was shocked at how many actual true life items this place had and so much information regarding crimes, criminals and law enforcement. Truly fascinating, bone chilling and educational. Well worth the price and the staff was top notch! Give your self HOURS to soak it all in! This is a heavy duty experience.read more

Terris Rolon

2019-03-25T22:49:32+0000

Educational and informative on everything from gangs of the depression era to serial murderers, and paying homage to the technology to help solve crimes.read more

Tina Boone

2019-03-23T01:45:58+0000

loved this place!! So many interesting things..I took about 150 pictures and that isn't close to what they have here. Totally worth the money.read more

Stephen Hammond

2019-03-22T22:53:50+0000

everything. it is a piece of history

Chrissy Lanza

2019-03-22T02:22:40+0000

neat museum, I wouldn't recommend it for children though! there is nothing for them to do and they become very bored!!!

Lorie Baker

2019-03-20T01:05:51+0000

Great experience!! Would recommend. We had a great time!

Shayla Joy

2019-03-19T17:01:46+0000

I visited this past Saturday with my friends. We could've spent all day there! I'm a crime buff and every exhibit was so interesting. The artifacts on display are fantastic, some parts of the tour are interactive, and educational. I thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would love to go back!read more

Kelly Wymer

2019-03-18T23:37:37+0000

I was there March 17th,,Loved every minute of it.

Travis McMahan

2019-03-18T14:40:36+0000

Everytime we go there, Twice Now, We see and learn something New, that we missed previously.

Amanda Chelius Kyles

2019-03-15T23:16:21+0000

My daughter and I went there for the second time (first time just us) and we so enjoyed it. There is so much information. The employees are extremely nice; it’s as if they are so happy to see you!read more

April Wells

2019-03-15T03:16:52+0000

Seeing the things I saw today may have been hard but it was a reminder you can never be to sure you know someone. I don’t feel like the museum celebrates these monsters at all. I feel it’s a reminder. It doesn’t matter if their charming, handsome, smart (Ted) or a selfishness giving person to charity (John Wayne gacy) or even the most loved man in sports (OJ). All monsters are truly human.read more

Sharon Broussard-Hebert

2019-03-14T23:54:36+0000

Awesome place can’t wait to bring friends!

Thomas Hibbs

2019-03-13T02:06:43+0000

Amazing place stop in and and check it out

Jesse Garcia

2019-03-10T16:41:48+0000

It’s a great place to Lear and see about the history of cops and robbers (to put it in a my shell)

Angela Bounds

2019-03-10T02:00:31+0000

It was a fun afternoon interesting pieces on display also :)

Kevin S Hammond

2019-03-09T01:11:02+0000

had a great time with my lady

Terri Thomas

2019-03-08T01:53:00+0000

This was a much more in-depth self guided tour than u expected. I learned a lot. There was information on criminals in the early 1900 to the present. Highly recommend.read more

Marylee Burress Worsham

2019-03-07T02:26:51+0000

Lots of history & very interesting

Dan Worsham

2019-03-06T21:44:08+0000

Totally awesome I recommend this

James J. Stalcup

2019-03-04T16:29:18+0000

Was there Saturday March 2nd, had a GREAT time. Wonderful exhibits, friendly helpful staff. You guys are AWESOME. Thank you , we had fun. Everything you ever wanted to know about crime, criminals, great exhibits, very interesting, so much stuff to see, you won't get bored. Can't wait to go back.read more

Sarah Ealum

2019-03-03T02:27:35+0000

There is absolutely so much to see! So many exhibits that it took us 4 hours to see it all. An amazing experience

Steve Patterson

2019-03-03T01:25:27+0000

Very different and neat I liked pirate and temp Tennessee exhibit

Nicole Watson

2019-02-19T21:33:37+0000

amazing pieces of history along with interactive displays!!!

TiffanynEddie Colon

2019-02-18T23:55:23+0000

Loved it!!!! Best one yet!

Teresa Bennett Reynolds

2019-02-18T22:26:52+0000

Very interesting facts. Most of them I have lived to see and remembered after I read about them.

Shari Ashburn-Boone

2019-02-17T21:03:55+0000

Great exhibits!! Lots of interactive things too!!

Tatiana Hope Meadows

2019-02-17T20:40:57+0000

Everything was very cool and well put together. The staff was friendly too!

Phil Young

2019-02-17T20:39:25+0000

Everything was cool and stuff

Samantha Guinn

2019-02-17T18:01:35+0000

There is so much to look at and to learn about. Could of spent all day going through and reading everything.

Lynn McDaniel McGhee

2019-02-17T03:06:12+0000

A lot to see...great experience!

Gary Wiseman

2019-02-16T23:40:58+0000

awesome, interactive fun to do for a few hours!

Josh Paschall

2019-02-16T22:32:35+0000

if you love history you must visit

Lina Pelekakis

2019-02-16T22:10:50+0000

It was fun and entertaining

Jim Hocum

2019-02-11T03:21:59+0000

If you are a history buff or a crime buff this is a great experience in history. It takes about two hours or so but well worth it.read more

Sarah Moody

2019-02-07T00:39:39+0000

So awesome and interesting!

Domenick Usmc LaPrairie

2019-02-04T02:21:13+0000

Great place. Very interesting and shocking in most cases.

Thomas Shehee

2019-02-02T01:59:43+0000

Been three times and it is always great.

Barbara Hobbs Wilhoit

2019-01-27T01:46:51+0000

Had a great time at the Alcatraz East. Took out time reading and going at our own speed😀

Jennifer S Berven

2019-01-26T20:11:30+0000

we loved it. spent 4 hours looking at stuff and reading everything. it's laid out well and the temporary exhibits were cool (the vehicles). we also enjoyed the Top Detective Challenge. definitely got our money's worthread more

Joe Kelley

2019-01-26T11:27:26+0000

Great experience about history!!

Liz Taylor

2019-01-23T23:49:22+0000

very interesting. not what I expected. had a great time in later room

Steven Kuhn

2019-01-21T00:47:51+0000

A lot of neat things. Scavenger hunt to help you learn some things about the museum.

Cameron Davis

2019-01-19T23:05:20+0000

this place is awesome we just didn't plan enough time we was there 2 1/2 hours and had to rush bc they were closing this will be on our list of things to do when we get back up that way ..read more

Lindsey Kirk

2019-01-13T03:17:32+0000

Awesome experience! AC’s Bronco on display 👌🏼

Curt Lege

2019-01-10T21:30:25+0000

enjoyed it very professional presentation took two hours to walk through

Mel Casey

2019-01-07T20:12:11+0000

Excellent well worth the money and the extra 5 dollars for the laser game after !

Andrea Barrow Curley

2019-01-05T00:17:43+0000

Very interesting and well thought out. Great flow.

Brandy R Green

2019-01-04T00:49:06+0000

It was fun and very interesting!

Blayne Delker

2019-01-03T02:01:35+0000

Great Ceime and Punishment Museum. Informative exhibits in a good setting.

Critley King Smith

2018-12-30T23:16:00+0000

Fun and informative. My husband and I had a lot of fun looking around inside. I would certainly recommend for crime and cop show fans. It's also nice that they give a discount to law enforcement.read more

Justin Graham

2018-12-30T23:09:54+0000

I recommend the whole thing.

Erin Jones Holler

2018-12-30T03:51:30+0000

5 Stars Great display of memorabilia and stories to go with it. Loved the display on serial killers and the 911 display.read more

Sean Holler

2018-12-30T01:21:25+0000

Great museum of crime and punishment. Tons of artifacts covering many famous and not so famous crimes. The 9/11 section was phenomenal.read more

Anna Godfrey

2018-12-29T17:19:10+0000

This museum is amazing!! Fun for all ages. There are tons of hands on activities for kids. (drunk goggles, criminal lineups, crime lab with dna activities, and more). There is an elevator if you are elderly or are using a stroller. We enjoyed learning about the famous serial killers and seeing all of the displays. Will definitely go back next time we are in Pigeon Forge. We were also pleased that the Museum offers a law enforcement discount.read more

Roy A. Alaimo

2018-12-29T16:57:46+0000

Alcatraz East was awesome! lots to see and do! Very informative

Ali Patrick

2018-12-29T01:25:15+0000

Very cool! Lots of info and artifacts. So interesting! Definitely worth the time and money.

Mike Duffy

2018-12-26T02:07:01+0000

Awesomeness!!! That’s all I can say

Rosemary Crews

2018-12-25T21:56:22+0000

Awesome museum!!! Especially if you love true crime like I do.

Brannon Hyder

2018-12-24T02:18:06+0000

This was an amazing experience. Alot of really cool exhibits. Everything from CSI to serial killers. Pirates, the old west, crime scenes. Wonderful experience that I highly recomendread more

Brittany Howard Blair

2018-12-23T20:23:03+0000

Amazing! Enjoyed every bit of it.

Lisa Stevens

2018-12-22T09:11:30+0000

neat information and exhibits

Paul Rotenberry

2018-12-21T22:09:52+0000

It was more than I expected, really a great place to go and explore, I would recommend anybody that is interested in history to go. thank youread more

Amanda Truett Stiles

2018-12-15T21:22:30+0000

Awesome place! Well worth the money and time!

Cindy Hodge Krypel

2018-12-14T18:14:03+0000

It was good a lot of things in there didn’t have anything todo with Alcatraz but it was still educational!!!

Lisa Kirkpatrick Baker

2018-12-11T23:29:14+0000

Loved it wish we would have spent more time in there. I also wish I would have bought my children's (16&19).mugshots they were hilarious. Definitely want to visit again.read more

Shilo Parcel

2018-12-07T17:52:42+0000

Everything about this place is great. I would spend every weekend there if I could.

Neli Michelle Shelton

2018-12-05T22:14:25+0000

Very interesting, good for at least a two hour visit, lots to see. We went for the audio tour, but decide halfway through we shouldn’t have.read more

Marianna Elizabeth Passos

2018-11-26T14:38:46+0000

We had so much fun!! As a crime scene and forensic need, I could have spent all day there!!

Ann Woods Colter

2018-11-24T21:20:58+0000

Love it had lot of fun. Everyone needs to try it

Seanna Moyles

2018-11-22T16:04:22+0000

Absolutely an amazing museum. Definitely worth the 630 miles it took to drive there. Would definitely recommend doing the vip package. Worth the few extra bucks.read more

Whitney Fleming

2018-11-17T22:48:47+0000

If you love anything to do with crime or if you love to learn about history go here!!

Joy Lee Cowan

2018-11-10T20:42:50+0000

Very interesting and lots of fun !!

Ken Wade

2018-11-09T01:20:02+0000

It was a wonderful experience,we learned a lot about the past,and we would highly recommend this experience for everyone,a lot of questions we had about the past was answered.read more

Silas Owens

2018-11-08T02:29:32+0000

seen it on tv ,way cool!Has some real life history.

Ed McGrath

2018-11-05T01:59:15+0000

Great museum! We were there for four hours and enjoyed every minute... could have spent another four. Go early and take your time.read more

Debbie Chrismond Hardee

2018-11-04T19:43:52+0000

Take your time & enjoy Very interesting.

Andrea Oram

2018-11-03T17:14:06+0000

This place is amazing! There is so much to see and it’s huge! Bring a sweatshirt or jacket because it was cold and eat before you go because it takes awhile to get through. It was a fun way to spend the morning.read more

Rick Biddle

2018-11-01T00:49:52+0000

so much to see. very much worth tbe trip

Melody Ridgeway

2018-10-29T04:16:16+0000

Really enjoyed our visit. This museum offers a lot of artifacts not just on criminals but on law enforcement as well.

Rachel Gaither

2018-10-29T00:37:31+0000

amazing facts displays and activities. fun for the whole family

Kristin Kent

2018-10-28T18:26:11+0000

Fantastic! I can’t wait to come back!

Will Kent

2018-10-28T18:23:04+0000

Place is amazing! My sister and me totaly enjoyed!

Betsy Reynolds

2018-10-27T17:30:27+0000

Excellent and enjoyable place to stop. It’s a must stop if you are in Pigeon Forge.

Danny Reynolds

2018-10-27T02:55:10+0000

if you are into criminal history and history of past events, punishment techniques and old artifacts this place is for you. we loved it. plus all military, fire, police and ems ecg. gets a great discount with photo ID!! for whole party !! that was very much appreciated. fun place that you can 6ake all the time u wantread more

Barbara Ward

2018-10-25T22:34:36+0000

We couldn't have been more pleased with our experience touring the museum. Well worth the time and admission. Loved it!

Marcie Carpenter

2018-10-22T11:33:38+0000

So much information. Bring some comfortable walking shoes!

Kristine Brown Sterling

2018-10-15T19:28:22+0000

Very interesting information and fun interactives.

Melissa Norman

2018-10-15T08:05:12+0000

I went to visit here 10/14/18 at 7p.m. the first thing that strikes me is the door that says be nice to the inmates... I laughed but then we meet the cashier... Now I know why the door said this... they treat u ruff like your in prison. Not very friendly and she wanted to see both of our id's before we were allowed to enter even thou we weren't using their hand held listening devices Thru this place. Even thou This place is really interesting and very fun.. you would want to allow 4 hours easy. There is so much to read. Not sure why they call it Alcatraz thou... it's got 3% content about Alcatraz... also I definitely wouldn't bring kids it's more adult oriented as u can imagine. Your gonna pay 25.00 a person and there is so much reading that your kids aren't gonna to let u get thru it. Very little kid entertainment that I saw. Just a roller on the wall with A B C for the kids to read and choose a fact. There is also an impressive 911 memorial that appears they have steel from the actual buildings. My husband is super tall 6'4 and was able to reach to touch the suppose artifact... the steel is Rubber...look closely and u can tell it's rubber or leather. Its not a real artifact and left me wondering how many other artifacts are fake? I was disappointed about it as I have seen real pieces from the towers in Baltimore. Still interesting exhibits though. ALSO this places closes firmly at 9p.m. and adviced that so allow your self time for your money. You will be rushed out with only seeing half of this place if your reading and looking at everything.read more

Lee Robinson

2018-10-12T21:16:06+0000

had a blast. great for any crime lover

Ky Brown Groover

2018-10-11T09:05:46+0000

What an amazing walk through history. It’s not just filled with serial killer paraphernalia, it’s filled with an amazing assortment of knowledge and history. Many options available, scavenger hunt for kids, a handheld phone that reads everything for you, or you can just walk around yourself. Be prepared to spend many hours because there is a lot to look at.read more

Ruffino Cruz III

2018-10-10T23:36:37+0000

We really enjoyed visiting. Very fun and we learned a lot of information we never knew.

Barry Stamper

2018-10-10T19:46:38+0000

It’s great....allow several hours to see it all. They have the OJ white Bronco.

Stacy Gray

2018-10-08T19:28:48+0000

Good family fun , can lots of past and current info

Lori Clarke Ford

2018-10-08T11:16:07+0000

My family and I really enjoyed this museum. The staff was super friendly and we all learned things we never knew before in each exhibit. It takes about 2 hours to go through the museum, worth every minute.read more

Heather Norris Harrison

2018-10-07T21:38:40+0000

We spent a few hours seeing all the sights it had to offer. My daughter loved it.

Victoria Mattingly

2018-10-03T02:37:13+0000

Awesome place if interested in crime!

Kevin Webb

2018-09-30T16:46:58+0000

We loved this place. Fun and interesting. The staff was friendly and very helpful. I would highly recommend doing this.

Mary McMillan

2018-09-29T20:51:29+0000

Mom's first trip, my second, 3.5hours and still could go back and learn more! Great day!

Charles R Williams

2018-09-29T19:49:46+0000

Very educational and kid friendly

Kim Rasco King

2018-09-28T00:46:54+0000

Very interesting, informative and fun place.

Corissa Wallace

2018-09-27T20:30:45+0000

If you love true crime, you will enjoy Alcatraz East!

Tiffany Evans

2018-09-27T02:09:42+0000

I thought it was an amazing experience

John Wayne Maddox

2018-09-27T00:05:35+0000

Pretty cool stuff ... get a mugshot

Heather Dawn Anderson

2018-09-26T22:28:33+0000

My husband had expected a couple of jail cells and such, but it turned out to be a really cool place! There were so many different things to see, and the interactive things were fun! It took us about three hours to get through (we checked everything out). Good time!read more

Dan Ward

2018-09-26T15:11:16+0000

Very interesting place and set up well.

Amanda Epley

2018-09-25T20:25:57+0000

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING FILLED WITH LOTS OF HISTORY ME AND MY FRIENDS LOVED IT

Michael Gaull

2018-09-25T17:25:52+0000

Amazing museum the best one we went to

Tasha Whitson

2018-09-25T15:25:42+0000

I love it. It's so interesting. So many things to see and do. We will be back again

Jerika Jones

2018-09-23T23:43:51+0000

SO fun! You can spend hours in here and it’s very affordable. I wouldn’t suggest for children but great for adults.

Michael Morris

2018-09-21T22:57:02+0000

Great place to learn about crime through the ages. History buffs will love this place. Not all about Alcatraz.

Dena Fry

2018-09-21T01:42:54+0000

as a Correctional officer of 11 years I loved it. alot of things to see and do. plan on spending hours there.

Greg McGrath

2018-09-20T19:08:58+0000

Very interesting I worked for the justice department corrections cabinet here in Ky and we saw some wonderful and great things when we were there in in July and we wii be returning when we come back in Octoberread more

Michael Combs

2018-09-20T01:10:18+0000

very fun and learning experience and lots of neat facts

Lauren Murray

2018-09-19T19:46:33+0000

Very interesting exhibits! Love the tributes to those lost in 9/11.

Aaron Kee

2018-09-17T23:01:06+0000

they should be more audio stations.

Karen Hall

2018-09-15T22:11:36+0000

I visited today with my son. the museum itself was great. the staff could have been better though. the girl that took our money seemed annoyed when I said we were local, when we got to the stairs where she said to give our tickets to another girl she wasn't there and when she got there I asked if she wanted the tickets and she rudely answered yes. there were a couple other things that made it not as enjoyable but I will visit again.read more

Josh Hammer

2018-09-14T22:02:23+0000

Had an absolute blast there. A lot of very cool stuff to check out. Highly recommended! If you are a fan of Westerns, Mobster movies you’ll enjoy it as well.read more

Marcia J Compton Cook

2018-09-14T20:58:26+0000

Very interesting and informative. Be prepared to spend at least 2 hours there.

Lill Mckinney

2018-09-12T12:03:24+0000

It’s very interesting, covers an array of “crime” types/topics. Not great for small children because of all the reading. Well worth the time (2 1/2 hours for us) & money. Will definitely do it again.read more

Nickie Finch

2018-09-11T18:30:50+0000

Unique experience whilst informative. Suitable for keeping me entertained. I’ve we had longer we’ll worth doing the scavenger hunt. Reasonable price .read more

Kristi Mitchell

2018-09-09T02:57:19+0000

This museum is top-notch! I was so impressed with all the information and variety of displays concerning crime.

Joe Millsaps

2018-09-04T21:26:37+0000

Good Time! Glad that we went! Really thought it was really cool! My Wife and I really loved all the crime cars!

Leslie Ann McClain

2018-09-01T19:12:03+0000

My friend and I went in expecting a 2 hour experience. 4 hours later we left after having a super amazing time!!! I can’t wait to go again. I learned so much and had fun doing it too.read more

Sandra Purins Stipins

2018-08-31T12:52:22+0000

My husband and I enjoyed all the exhibits, interactive screens, places for photos and we had fun.

Erin Brower Oates

2018-08-30T07:34:51+0000

My career is in public safety and my major was psychology, so of course I'm interested in all things crime and deviant behavior! This museum exceeded my expectations. There are so many interesting and informative exhibits, I wish we had been able to spend more time to really take it all in. We did the Top Detective challenge, which turned out great because we had to work together as a team to find the answers. My only complaint is that my mom and niece kept leaving me behind because I was absorbed in one exhibit or another and they were ready to move on! I definitely want to visit again when I have more time. Free up 3-4 hours and go, you won't regret it!read more

Amberlea Mcfarland

2018-08-26T22:48:45+0000

it was amazing. the price is well worth it, you can spend hours and hours Walking around looking and reading everything. I definitely recommendread more

Veda Fritch

2018-08-26T14:36:12+0000

Very interesting and well put together. Very enjoyable, although it was a tad too long and it was hard to find all the numbers for the audio tour.read more

Jessica Ritchey

2018-08-26T00:42:13+0000

Very interesting and well worth the money!!

Heather Stanton

2018-08-26T00:00:42+0000

Love it!! For sure going to have to go back next year. And I loved how it was kid feeling!

Dianne Annaloro

2018-08-24T19:52:48+0000

I spent 30 years working in the law enforcement field and I loved this museum. They had a lot of very interesting exhibits. They had a very large forensic exhibit. My favorite were the memorabilia from the movies and the cars. There are several interactive exhibits also. It was a fun afternoon.read more

Karen Callahand

2018-08-24T02:31:58+0000

Wonderful museum!!! Plan plenty of time to explore the massive and extraordinary exhibits. Unfortunately we did not and had to cut our visit short due to diner reservations, but we will definitely be back!!read more

Wendy Talmadge

2018-08-23T17:42:04+0000

It was a great family experience! I would definitely do it again! Very informative!!

Amy Jo Mudd

2018-08-22T00:26:38+0000

I had a very nice time in the Crime Museum. I spent 3 hours here. If you like Criminal Minds, CSI, and Forensic Files. Then this is the place for you. I learned a lot and it was very interesting! I loved the John Dillinger exhibits because he's from Mooresville Indiana. Which is where I live and grew up at!read more

Brian Keener

2018-08-20T03:06:24+0000

AWESOME PLACE!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Jacki Cook Cheslow

2018-08-18T20:46:30+0000

A real surprise - we thoroughly enjoyed it

Willie Elliott

2018-08-17T21:44:51+0000

Alcatraz east is one of the best attractions in town. I was here 3 hours and didn't finish everything. there is so much to do and see here its value is insane for your admission alone, not counting the Heist and Audio Tour (the latter of which I did opt for). Will definitely be coming back sometime. If they still gave stars I'd give it 5 stars!read more

Gene Ray

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

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

Eric Sipple

2018-08-15T00:16:02+0000

My family stayed in the museum for about 3 hours seeing the exhibits. Really neat stuff and I loved the interactive exhibits.read more

Shannon Warren

2018-08-14T02:00:16+0000

Very Interesting.... Excellent!!

Cyndi Boley

2018-08-06T23:13:46+0000

I recommend everything about Alcatraz East Crime Museum! I throughly enjoyed it! Actually everyone of my family members did, their ages ranged from 46 all the way down to 9, and we all enjoyed it. It’s interactive, educational, and most of all fun (something’s were a little creepy, but we loved it!) It was our favorite activity that we all did as a family together. It was also nice to learn how we all share a love for history.read more

Randy Wayne

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

Lots of cool and interesting stuff!

Heather Mathe

2018-08-03T21:04:06+0000

I loved this place! Didn’t do much reading up on it before going, I didn’t want to be disappointed if it was just another tourist trap. I was SO happy and surprised that it was so much more! I could have easily spent another 2 hours there ontop of the 2 I was there! Loved it so much!!! Especially the serial killer room, I always find them so fascinating and to see John Wayne Gacy’s clown outfits, art set from prison, Jeffrey Dahmer’s handcuffs, Charles manson’s Guitar, writings from the Zodiac killer, was very cool. Would recommend for crime buffs!read more

Joseph Mark

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

Tammi Johnson Scales

2018-07-25T03:49:49+0000

What a fun place the go see the exhibits and learn history. I Would recommend going. We will be going back !

Paul Trivette

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

Fantastic!! Highly recommended!

Regina Dowdle Lawrence

2018-07-23T23:45:01+0000

We loved it and had a great time. I’m alazy reader We enjoyed it so much! I’m a lazy reader who would have preferred less reading but that’ s absolutely my choice. Really loved the serial killer section which was so intriguing! Was just wondering.......were those the original clown costumes or replicas? The only one that I wish I had the guts to look at was the Michael Vick one. I saw the dog fight papers and started to cry as I’m a Pitbull Mom. Next time I go back I’ll be a not so lazy reader and I’ll look at everything! It was a great, fun way to spend a lot of hours!read more

Michelle Novak

2018-07-22T23:39:07+0000

Well worth it we are Police/ Military the discount is awesome it ws very informative deff would pay full price for guests !!!!!read more

Chester Hembree

2018-07-22T18:42:47+0000

Great for the entire family.

Jessica Thompson

2018-07-22T00:38:15+0000

My daughter and I went, first timers. It’s not all Alcatraz but we loved every bit of it!!! A lot of surprises!

Carroll Falterman

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

Great destination!! Learned a lot!

Cortney Steffman

2018-07-20T20:07:43+0000

Pleasantly surprised. This place is huge and there’s so much information and history that it’s easy to spend a few hours taking it all in.read more

Kristyn Simcox Page

2018-07-20T18:30:49+0000

There was so much to do! My family and I had a great time!

Anna Howard-Thacker

2018-07-18T15:51:25+0000

So much fun. Interesting and informative. History done right. Must visit when in pigeon forge

Sandy Ellis

2018-07-13T18:28:38+0000

A great place full of interesting information and outstanding tributes.... my 8 yr old grandson loved it and even knew facts about some of the people from learning in school ��read more

Libor John Inscho

2018-07-12T20:57:34+0000

Well between going to the Mob Museum in Las Vegas and here I’ve learned a lot from both. But then again I’m only that believes that the punishment should fit the crime. Less jails and criminals. Or better yet let there families support them. Used to be like $75,000 per year per inmate what a shame! Place is awesome.read more

Taylor Nicole Boxwell

2018-07-11T18:30:34+0000

Amazing!!! Well worth the money!

Shelly Bean Seward

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

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

Jayne Wright

2018-07-06T20:31:29+0000

I loved it! True crime interests me anyway...even the 5 teens we had with us enjoyed it, worked together on the scavenger hunt and all said they learned a lotread more

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

Rickey Harper

2018-07-02T15:59:04+0000

First time visiting and really enjoyed it. Will definitely take the kids next time.

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

Thuy Aitken

2018-06-26T03:40:19+0000

Our family was pleasantly surprised with this museum! We purchased the VIP tickets and it was well worth the money. We spent over 5 hours in this museum just learning so much about past and current criminals and criminal activity. The Top Detective Challenge was fun to find all the answers to the questions in the guide book. Our teenagers had a blast finding the answers faster than Mom and Dad. But the most fun was the Heist! Trying to navigate yourself or even you and your teammate through the laser security system in the fastest time without setting off the lasers. You talk about tricky. Thanks for the great experience and the memories. We will definitely be back!read more

Erica Leigh Guilmino

2018-06-25T22:59:29+0000

It was awesome! My 11 year old daughter and I loved it!

Patricia Tharpe

2018-06-25T00:21:41+0000

I really enjoyed it has some interesting things if you like things like that then you should go it takes about 3 hours to read and look at everything. The tickets are pricyread more

Sherry Tester

2018-06-24T23:46:26+0000

Very informative. I enjoyed all the exhibits and definitely worth the price, in my opinion.

Kelly McCollum

2018-06-17T16:54:03+0000

We absolutely loved it! it was very educational for the kids and the adults alike! I highly recommend The Heist Lazer Maze Challenge and The Audio Tour! I managed to make it through the lazer challenge on medium and didn't hit a single lazer!!😁read more

Liz Summers Ellis

2018-06-11T21:19:38+0000

I loved this. A lot of history.

Melissa Ann

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

Loved it can’t wait to go back

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