Alcatraz East Events, Programs & Contests:

Girl Scout Programs

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

Crime Museum Book Club

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

Speaker 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 2020

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

Reduced Hours Due to COVID-19:
Open Daily 10am to 9pm

Hours may vary for special events, holidays and seasonally.

Alcatraz East

4.8

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.

Diane Roudabush

2020-07-30T16:07:19+0000

Easy to move around in, you go at your own pace. Elevator makes it easy for wheelchairs and wide halls are great too!

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 .

Kim Chappell Spell

2020-07-12T22:54:49+0000

Loved it even the kids enjoyed it

Cinnamon Hild

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

Christina Ely

2020-07-11T01:20:10+0000

It was very interesting. I had a nice time!!

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!

Melanie Goodin

2020-06-29T05:19:43+0000

Definitely a must see! Highly recommend.

Ben Newsome

2020-06-28T23:31:10+0000

Omg 😳 yes don’t miss this place

Missy Trego

2020-06-28T00:58:00+0000

Definitely would go again.. We did the audio. That was a waste. You couldn't really hear anything on the thing they gave you to carry. Otherwise, it was great. it's very interesting. i enjoyed it and would definitely go back without the audio thing. you don't need the audio.read more

Jessica Chafin

2020-06-27T12:22:20+0000

Long line to get inside, waited about 40 minutes. Once inside, it was over crowded and we felt rushed to avoid some of the crowds in exhibits. Takes about 2 1/2 - 3 hours to complete. Overall, was very interesting and fun. Would recommend for older families, not for children under 5-6.read more

Hayley Hoback Richards

2020-06-25T20:31:58+0000

This place is awesome! There is so much to see here! The exhibits are well done and fascinating. If you’re into true crime, this is a must see.read more

Glenn Kivett

2020-06-25T18:16:12+0000

enjoyed all the history that is there

Shelly Moore

2020-06-25T07:03:14+0000

Everything was so well laid out. Starting from the very beginning of criminals behavior in the United States to the present. Sheread more

Moose Karenn

2020-06-25T03:26:46+0000

Very educational, I loved it

Kay Wilemon

2020-06-24T15:18:55+0000

It was more of crimes across the US and artifacts. And little of Alcatraz.. We did enjoy it tho...

Brittany Nicole Gruber

2020-06-24T12:10:25+0000

I only went for Ted Bundy’s car, and it was perfect! Very clean and informational. I spent 3 hours in there and definitely could have made it longer! My boyfriend and I plan on returning in the future. 10/10.read more

Garrett Durham

2020-06-24T00:47:05+0000

Awesome exhibits! Great time!

Joseph Lay

2020-06-23T19:16:09+0000

was so much fun, my son which is into police stuff really enjoyed it

Sharon Swan

2020-06-22T23:54:13+0000

So much fun! So many interactive displays and a lot of history.

Janet Brown Oglesby

2020-06-21T20:58:25+0000

Good variety of information. I had visited the Rock and know that it was a real life punishment for criminals. Parents can use it as a tool and teachable moment to share with their children.read more

John Rhodes

2020-06-21T01:07:34+0000

learned alot and I would recommend this. had a blast.

Lesly Brewer

2020-06-20T20:44:48+0000

So glad to visit in new location. Thoroughly enjoyed☠️

Letha Hill

2020-06-19T05:53:13+0000

was so much fun & well worth the money & so much stuff to see !!

Lisa Keller

2020-06-15T15:17:17+0000

My son and myself luv our visit. Very informative and fun. A little long to walk through, but we still enjoyed ourselves!!read more

Nicole Kelley

2020-06-15T02:16:35+0000

Amazing artifacts, information, wonderful displays

Twila Riessen

2020-06-10T17:26:38+0000

also me place to spend a rainy day or a few hours on a hit afternoon

Jackieo Rawks

2020-06-10T00:16:14+0000

Very cool museum,a lot of information.A lot I already knew because I love reading and studying about crime.The 911 video was really great,my kids really enjoyed the whole tour,I would highly recommend checking Alcatraz East out.read more

Douglas Webb

2020-06-09T22:03:07+0000

this place is amazing. full of so much true crime history and events. worth it!

Allison Messersmith

2020-06-06T15:25:18+0000

my son and I had a great experince ..candace went above and beyond to help us ..memories we will never forget

Francisco Santana

2020-06-03T01:19:37+0000

everything, is awesome to know how justice at the end will prevail soon or later.

Mary Slovinski Mort

2020-05-30T17:56:39+0000

alot of history. Great for my 13year old

Kayla Sawyer

2020-05-25T19:14:01+0000

Cool place to learn alot! Loved the cars! They definitely are trying to keep germs down employees were cleaning left and right! Thank you! However I felt with COVID they didnt mind how many people were coming in , I felt people were on top of each other the whole time.read more

Jack Pj Roberts

2020-05-24T20:34:03+0000

very nice attraction. Had a lot of information. very nice tour. we was their for over an hour and could have stayed longer. Go at your on pace. would recommend.read more

Terry Ariail Ward

2020-05-23T19:28:59+0000

Enjoyed it very much. had a great time and found it to be very interesting.

Thomas Skufza

2020-05-22T01:24:40+0000

alot of really cool exhibits, very educational, have to say my favorite was getting to see Oj's bronco, and Ted Bundy's VW bug.read more

Melissa Smith Davis

2020-04-03T16:27:02+0000

This is a very interesting museum. Really enjoyed it.

Andi C Pelkey

2020-03-15T04:13:02+0000

Such an awesome place. I learned way more than I thought I would. The exhibits are always changing so theres always something new. Real artifacts. I highly recommend doing the heist, it is a blast!read more

Seth Mccoo

2020-03-15T00:58:22+0000

Great experience with tons of facts. Loved seeing the cars. If you are on town, this is a must see attraction

Jon Bogott Jr

2020-03-11T16:43:13+0000

Really cool museum with lots of facts and displays. Worth your time and money!

Hope Hughes

2020-03-10T12:28:09+0000

Very interesting Had O J ‘s bronco

John Hughes

2020-03-09T22:59:06+0000

Very solid museum, very informative. Different galleries more informative than others but overall a great experience. Wife and I spent over 4 hours exploring everything.read more

Dyolf Anirtak

2020-03-09T14:42:25+0000

Very cool and historic I love history so this is right up my alley

Laura Haddle

2020-03-08T14:43:45+0000

Very Interesting History, Memorabilia, A Must See At Least Once.

Arlene Henry Riddick

2020-03-05T21:55:26+0000

Really informative and interesting. Kept us interested and the time flew by. We’ll be back again.

Abdoul Karim Coulibaly

2020-03-03T20:48:41+0000

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Arturo Guzman Rivas

2020-03-02T01:09:53+0000

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Samantha Hawkins

2020-02-29T19:56:02+0000

Such an awesome experience!! Loved every part of it. My favorite part was getting to see Ted Bundy’s car!!! Definitely recommend going to this museum, it’s worth every penny. 👍🏼read more

Tinisha Turner-Paige

2020-02-24T21:12:47+0000

a nice thriller museum if you know or want to know about some of the world worst criminals

Jolene Rider

2020-02-23T04:07:59+0000

very interesting place .... we spent roughly 2 hrs and I know I didn't read/do everything!! will have to do it again with the extras!read more

Mike Ferryman

2020-02-22T22:28:32+0000

really awesome place. lots to see

Eva Trull

2020-02-22T21:14:34+0000

Everything was so interesting awesome place to visit a lot of history in one place it was better then I thought it would be planning on bringing my grandsons to seeread more

Christine Regal

2020-02-17T13:16:29+0000

Very nice and a lot of information.

Pjuana Hargrett

2020-02-17T04:45:09+0000

It was very educational. A lot of knowledge

Jeff Emmons

2020-02-16T00:49:16+0000

Cool place to visit, had a crime that happened in December 2019 already posted in the museum. Tons of facts and many different crimes.read more

Jeremy Martin

2020-02-01T03:17:59+0000

Very cool place! Lots of great stuff to see.

Shi Paige

2020-01-31T20:31:46+0000

it was amazing I loved the experience

John Lockridge

2020-01-27T22:35:04+0000

pretty interesting place. scavenger hunt was fun

Karen Bowman

2020-01-19T06:41:15+0000

Lots of interesting history.

Rusty Reece

2020-01-19T03:01:02+0000

a lot of interesting history their. a lot of standing and reading, wouldn't recommend it for kids.

Charlene Cothran

2020-01-05T02:53:30+0000

AMAZING!!!!!!!!! We drove 3 hours so I could see Ted Bundy’s VW Bug!!!! The gift shop was pretty awesome too!! 🖤

Tom Wilkins

2020-01-05T01:53:17+0000

This was an interesting museum if you are in to crime, crime history, analysis, etc. We spent 2 hours but could definitely have spent 2 more. Lots of reading, interesting facts and authentic artifacts. MUCH more than just Alcatraz stuff. We upgraded to the audio tour but didn't find it to add much value.read more

Alexis Baez

2020-01-04T19:31:50+0000

Awesome place very cool things to see

Chris Payton

2020-01-04T15:18:39+0000

Finally visited, great place, fun and so interesting. Everyone enjoyed our visit great for all ages. Definitely worth another visit!read more

David Parker

2019-12-31T03:28:04+0000

awesome information we had a great time staff was very helpful everything was well organized

Robbin Elliott

2019-12-28T17:32:14+0000

Very informative and a great museum.

Cole Rogers

2019-12-28T06:50:18+0000

great place enjoyed every second!

Autumn Thomas

2019-12-28T05:56:18+0000

Lovely staff amazing rooms. Definitely would go back a second time. Definitely loved breaking the laser I felt like a kid!!read more

April Denning

2019-12-26T02:32:17+0000

Very cool, fun place. Covers lots of different kinds of crime: gangsters, serial killers, mass shootings, terrorist attacks, and other infamous crimes. Visitors can see Ted Bundy’s car, Bonnie & Clyde’s death car, a beam from the Twin Towers, items from Columbine, the Oklahoma City bombing, etc. Lots of information and safety tips for children while their parents are enjoying other items.read more

Timothy Holthouse

2019-12-23T15:01:16+0000

Everything had a good time

Danielle Leonhardt

2019-12-22T14:09:34+0000

Fabulous experience! I enjoyed it very much! It took about 3 hours but well worth it!

Peggy Lang

2019-12-21T22:39:51+0000

Very interesting. Our family enjoyed Alcatraz East.

Cara Brasseur

2019-12-17T20:33:27+0000

Very interesting and educational

Jennifer Daigle

2019-12-15T22:42:16+0000

this place is amazing if you love murder mystery/forensics/serial killer type stuff! so awesome

Christy Goodwin Ellerbee

2019-12-14T21:37:13+0000

I absolutely loved this place. It is so huge inside and takes a good 3-5 hours if you are really into crime history and like to take your time. We are true crime fans and we were there for about 4 hours and it was worth the money. Do not buy any extras though. It’s not worth it. Use the money for a souvenir in the gift shop instead. Little kids may get bored , to me it should be gauged toward adults and 13 and up. Awesome 911 tribute near the end!read more

Lisa Furlow

2019-12-14T16:06:05+0000

If you follow crime stories, then this is the place for you.

Becky Buchanan

2019-12-14T02:04:01+0000

If your a crime fanatic you will love Alcatraz

Cindi Briggs Jones

2019-12-13T01:56:22+0000

I took my son and his family. the girls are young but had a great time! I would go back again and again

Jordan Fernandez

2019-12-11T19:58:02+0000

Amazing place with wife!!!!

Sonya N Tony Faulkner

2019-12-08T22:19:01+0000

Tons of fun! A definitely must if you are in Pigeon Forge.

Joe Masturzo

2019-12-06T03:13:23+0000

Awesome place to visit! Highly recommend the Detective Challenge!

Kristi Wigfield

2019-12-02T23:19:53+0000

Awesome experience here, learned new facts about different crimes and law enforcement.

Todd Knauss

2019-12-02T19:58:43+0000

Great museum with so much to read and see!

Tabitha Hogue

2019-12-01T02:58:52+0000

Loved this place. We will definitely be back.

Paige Howell

2019-11-25T19:28:51+0000

Love love love this place!!!!!!

Amy Aldridge-Mattox

2019-11-25T14:27:00+0000

Great place! Really enjoyed all the interaction stuff. I would highly recommend Alcatraz.

Courtney M. Putman

2019-11-25T03:30:10+0000

This place was awesome! there was so much to see and it exceeded my expectations!

Rodney W. Mathena

2019-11-24T04:37:12+0000

The whole setup was awesome. So much information. You cant just go in and walk through quick. Three hours was here and gone before I knew it and still felt like I rushed through it. Definitely going back.read more

Hannah Adams

2019-11-23T11:59:26+0000

really awesome place to visit and even tho it was kiddish we did the scavenger hunt and really enjoyed it!!!

Katrina J Shaffer

2019-11-17T13:52:14+0000

So much fun! have been twice so far. Had a ball!

Jeremy Mattingly

2019-11-11T20:08:31+0000

awesome place to see a must see

Gina Garrett

2019-11-11T17:47:45+0000

Was there on sat and I was extremely impressed. It’s more than I expected. My husband and I will go back.

Ronny Weaver

2019-11-11T00:24:13+0000

Dam nice placed to bring my famility to. Had a blast. Very affortable fun for everyones

Teresa Webb

2019-11-10T15:37:01+0000

Great place to go for fans of true crime. Heads up, it takes a few hours to get through.

Leonardo Rivera

2019-11-08T01:35:39+0000

the artifacts are one of a kind

Yvonne Hicks

2019-11-05T00:26:24+0000

All of it it was so interesting

Missi Cloud Mabry

2019-11-04T14:44:48+0000

I loved our experience at Alcatraz East. It was so interesting to see everything.. thank you for such a wonderful experience. We will return to see it again..read more

Kayla Johnson

2019-10-30T16:48:59+0000

Amazing!!! Would definitely go again!!! I don’t have kids, but it would super fun for kids as well.

Jerry Poulson

2019-10-29T17:58:41+0000

My wife and I had a great time.

Michelle Davis

2019-10-27T16:31:08+0000

My boyfriend and I just went to Alcatraz East last week while we were vacationing. Amazing place!!! So much history there and many interesting exhibits!! Well worth the money spent! We spent about 3 hours there and could have stayed longer!!read more

Jennifer Nason

2019-10-24T18:01:48+0000

It was amazing! A lot of history. 5 stars ⭐️

Helen Turner Sweeney Powers

2019-10-24T00:58:31+0000

It was cool to learn about the mob and gangsters. My husband and myself had a blast. It was a bit pricey but it was worth it.read more

Michelle Strater

2019-10-23T15:51:53+0000

I LOVE this place!! My husband were there October 20th. It was interesting. The place was clean and by the end we learned a lot. Lots of reading and good displays and pictures. We could have stayed longer but they were closing (we were there a couple hours and were able to tour the whole place). I definitely recommend it to everyone!!! 👍read more

Elijah Condellone

2019-10-19T15:36:12+0000

Cool experience! Interesting exhibits. Staff we engaged with had no sense of humor. I got the impression that they didn’t want to be there. That’s not to say all are this way, just the two or three people we engaged with. Overall, I recommend this place.read more

Kim Lowe

2019-10-16T23:55:51+0000

Enjoyed it. Very interesting.

Rich Davidson

2019-10-16T22:26:02+0000

Informative well laid out for adults and activities for children A+ 5 stars y’all!

Denise Bailey-Gaines

2019-10-16T21:28:27+0000

VERY INTERESTING!!! We spent 3 hours here!!

Stuart Tomlinson

2019-10-14T15:53:19+0000

Amazing, interesting and worth the money. Great exhibits. Clean and well staffed. 5 stars

Ericka Saint

2019-10-14T02:41:04+0000

loved every minute here! awesome exhibits, and a great variety of exhibits for all ages!

Angela Martin

2019-10-13T03:08:37+0000

So many interesting exhibits & so much hands on items! We really enjoyed our time there. Well worth the $

Brittany Pope

2019-10-10T01:34:49+0000

I love this place I would go a hundred times if I could

Seaira Evans Hines

2019-10-07T00:28:34+0000

I absolutely loved this place!! I have a degree in psychology and criminal justice so this was right up my alley. The top detective scavenger hunt was worth the extra payread more

Mona Whyde Johnson

2019-10-07T00:04:05+0000

Had so much fun & learned a lot was really updated on stuff as well

Tina Buss Weaver

2019-10-06T22:31:35+0000

It was quite the museum. I enjoyed the interactive points. Since I’m a True crime nut I loved one of the electronic question games I didn’t do as well as I thought. I don’t have the memory I used too I hope they add more true crime people to their museum. There are so many more that are interesting but maybe not as famous.read more

Jon Nash

2019-10-06T19:53:50+0000

Cool place lots to look at and learn

Tonya Callahan

2019-09-30T22:18:05+0000

Very informative and nicely done.

Suzanne Terrell

2019-09-29T23:08:43+0000

Good history- do the scavenger hunt. Good for older kids

Love Hall

2019-09-29T22:53:40+0000

Well displayed and informative.

Cheryl Harper

2019-09-26T21:47:37+0000

It was very interesting. They had a lot of artifacts on display.

Heather Borachok

2019-09-25T02:52:49+0000

huge Museum. there for almost 3 hours. really well done. bring cash for games and fun inside museum.

Heidi Curtis Smith

2019-09-25T01:51:26+0000

Great tour! Enjoyed all of the different periods in history. Pirate section was my favorite!

Renee Weaver

2019-09-24T22:14:55+0000

Was a neat place and allows pictures. If you like this sort of thing it’s interesting.

Brandi Helton

2019-09-21T04:13:45+0000

It was interesting and had a lot of cool, interactive things to do.

Jessica Sykes

2019-09-16T18:07:31+0000

if you are into crime shows or unsolved crimes and learning history you will love it

Johnny Tyler

2019-09-14T20:00:22+0000

Oh wow… So much to learn from being inside of this place… Not only does it cover Alcatraz and some of its most famous inmates but covers a lot of famous lawmen and their legacy as well as lots of weapons, torture devices and other devices such as gas chambers and electric chairs used for capital punishment… There is also the white bronco Located downstairs as well as Bonnie and Clyde’s car and Ted Bundy’s volkswagon beetle...Melissa and I were in there from 10:30 AM till 3:35 PM and we probably would have been in there till 4:00 PM but we tried to rush it the last 30 minutes that we were in there as we were very tired and plus it was time to eat again… 😂 but yes this place we would absolutely recommend that everybody go in and at least check it out once.read more

Ella Brown

2019-09-09T13:14:29+0000

Had a good time took lots of pictures.

Kelsey Phillips

2019-09-07T02:54:09+0000

My first time there today. A lot to look at. It was very interesting. Looking forward to going back again

Christal Dawn Tolle

2019-09-05T13:27:18+0000

Our family really enjoyed going through this museum I would recommend to people to go lots of fun and interesting exhibitsread more

Jan Lindsey Day

2019-09-04T00:30:16+0000

A very interesting and informative place! We had so much fun!

Angela Correnti Wright

2019-09-02T23:51:38+0000

lots of information, very nice. a must see!

PJ Compaleo

2019-09-02T00:59:28+0000

Great place ! Reason price and great staff!!

Debbie Schmidt

2019-09-01T16:48:03+0000

Great place to see and very interesting place to visit

Mercedes Alvarez

2019-09-01T00:26:51+0000

Had a great time, there’s something there for everyone. Will be coming back 😊

Denise Shadden

2019-08-31T21:34:29+0000

Very interesting and informative. I would definitely recommend to family & friends.

Michael Hunt Jr.

2019-08-31T05:29:18+0000

Great time with family, tons of exhibits and a lot of fun facts.

Larry Ream

2019-08-30T16:07:35+0000

There's not enough room on here on what I recommend all I can say is a big thumbs up on our experience and it's a must see if you have never been hereread more

Joshua Chapa

2019-08-24T00:53:38+0000

Such an interesting find the day after Dollywood and totally worth it.

Patty Snell Wells

2019-08-17T01:43:26+0000

it was a very interesting place ,love the interactive things to do and the exhibits were great.5 stars

Daniel W Anderson

2019-08-12T00:40:36+0000

nice setup in how it is layed out

Heather R Zartman

2019-08-10T17:24:06+0000

My older children really enjoyed this. There is a lot of reading which made it hard for the younger ones to keep up.There is an option to buy an automated wand that I'd recommend for children 12 or underread more

Chris Pantano

2019-08-09T16:38:29+0000

Alcatraz East was an amazing experience for my whole family. Kids (8 and 10) and grandparents had a blast. So much to do, see and experience. I would highly recommend you go.read more

Tiffini Kelley

2019-08-05T15:58:33+0000

My advice is to take your time. There is a lot of neat things there. So much to see and learn about. I am definitely going to go back ( without my kids until they are older) so I can fully enjoy it.read more

Cassie Marie Croft Muncy

2019-08-03T15:04:07+0000

We went yesterday and spent 3 hours looking at all of the amazing things you guys have. My favorite parts were the serial killer exhibits and the famous cars. Everyone was so friendly and it was busy but not so bad that you couldn't walk and look at everything. I did feel the audio tour could have been a little better. It wasn't exactly what I was expecting. One other note I might add is that the stickers for the audio tour are not in order after no. 12. My friend asked someone who worked there about the 10, or so, missing stickers and he said someone must have removed them; however, that was not the case, they're just not in order after no. 12. This is something that should be told at the beginning. We actually went back looking for them and when we couldn't find them, we just went ahead and listened to them to catch up to no. 25, only to find them through the rest of the museum. Other than that, the museum was awesome and I plan on coming back!read more

Tracy Gosa

2019-08-02T20:51:09+0000

Loved seeing all the stuff it was worth the money we paid and it’s very cool

Jimmye Brooks Blair

2019-07-29T23:29:54+0000

Very large collection of artifacts, history and information. Well put together and so clean. Great Exhibit

Bruce Gosman

2019-07-20T04:28:46+0000

A crime museum, very interesting.

Emily Warner

2019-07-19T21:05:40+0000

It was amazing!!! Highly recommend if visiting Pigeon Forge!

Meghan Hélène Larabee

2019-07-17T20:05:10+0000

I love learning about criminology, especially serial killers. Anyone who likes that kind of thing will like this place!

Mike Morse

2019-07-16T05:10:31+0000

What an amazing museum! This place literally has something from every era. The building is massive, the staff are great, and the exhibits are amazing....Ted Bundy's car, OJ's bronco, Gacy's clown suits, steel from the Twin Towers....just amazing stuff that you'll rarely see anyplace else. This place is worth the trip to Pigeon Forge alone. Please, make this your first stop. You'll thank me for it later. ;-)read more

Bethany DuBois

2019-07-09T17:06:15+0000

So much to see, so much history, so much information. Parking is limited, you will have to park at the Island and walk (be prepared). We loved it and would do it again.read more

Elizabeth Savage

2019-07-08T17:30:52+0000

Loved every bit of this place.

Libor John Inscho

2019-07-06T22:45:01+0000

Oh yes this is a place to learn about the whole Mob

Brittni Hollis

2019-07-06T18:37:20+0000

Great time for crime and forensic lovers! They have a great military and senior discount! Would definitely go back!

Allison Oglesby

2019-07-01T13:45:31+0000

Love love love this place. As a true crime fan and as a Criminal Justice student, the museum is an awesome experience! It is larger than it looks! I thought it was only going to take about 30 minutes or so to tour. Ended up spending two hours! Reasonably priced, as well! Permanent exhibits and temporary ones. Can’t wait to go back!! Only issue I had was the restrooms. There is only one and it is in the middle of the museum. So, if you have to go, either do it before you get there or go when you get to them…as you don’t want to backtrack! Edited: They told me about the other restrooms! Silly me! I guess I was so engrossed in the experience I missed the signs for them! Lol!!! Thank y’all for setting me straight! Six stars now ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️read more

Sandra Sorg

2019-06-28T12:05:53+0000

I would definitely visit again. I did not expect it to be that interesting but my husband really wanted to go. I ended up being fascinated with all displays and history.read more

Bobbie Hammond

2019-06-24T00:24:48+0000

We had a terrific time. Our whole group, including the smaller kids were completely engaged the entire time. I plan on going back again next year. I could have spent a lot more time there. 5 stars!read more

Mark Wells

2019-06-23T23:14:32+0000

This is by far the best attraction in Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg. There’s so much information and intrigue. We are going back without kids!read more

Vicki Vance

2019-06-23T12:22:09+0000

I absolutely enjoyed visiting, while on vacation. The exhibits are very informative and interesting. This is a must do for anyone who loves True Crime.read more

Wanda Crowe

2019-06-22T04:13:24+0000

Had a great time. Spent about 3 hours

Kimberly Maples

2019-06-22T02:50:00+0000

So much fun and so many awesome facts.

Molly Abrokwah

2019-06-21T17:09:09+0000

My husband, who usually goes along with anything and lets me select the activities, saw this place on the Parkway and said “we have to go there!” We spent 2 hours in this attraction and had such a good time! There are exhibits on medieval and colonial time periods, profiles and artifacts related to serial killers and famous crimes, rooms on crime investigation techniques, exhibits on 9/11 and even recent tragedies such as the Pulse nightclub and Las Vegas mass shooting. Currently there is a special exhibit on Nicole Brown Simpson. Because it isn’t necessarily geared toward children, it was also FAR less crowded than other attractions. Highly recommend!read more

Zelda Ridgeway

2019-06-18T22:47:16+0000

This place was fantastic? So many facts!! I would recommend to anyone especially if they like “crime” details.

Donna Lively Coggins

2019-06-17T01:30:15+0000

Visited it today and I highly recommend everyone to go see it. Loved it

Lindsie Macal

2019-06-14T23:37:47+0000

If you are ever in Tennessee I highly recommend visiting! It was an awesome experience!

Brian King

2019-06-11T18:23:35+0000

Great nostalgic experience and very educational.

Tracy Taylor

2019-06-11T03:51:26+0000

Great museum if you like true crime. We were there over 3 hours and didn’t even realize it. It’s that interesting. Definitely a must-do if you must go to Pigeon Forge.read more

Jonathan Taylor

2019-06-08T22:56:31+0000

It was awesome and I recommend Alcatraz

Jeff Faires

2019-06-07T22:10:18+0000

The outlaws the stories about them .

Heather Lynn Simpson

2019-06-07T21:46:54+0000

This was SO much fun! My true crime partner and I spent 3 hours there! We could have spent all day!

Jeffrey Barraza-ortiz

2019-06-06T02:53:57+0000

great place to go if you like any kind of crime history.

Lisa Rene Hall

2019-06-05T18:19:17+0000

one of the best things I've been too

Carrie Massey

2019-06-04T23:34:11+0000

So cool, worth every penny! Great for true crime junkies. Make sure to give yourself enough time!

Vanessa Sorella

2019-06-04T22:29:27+0000

The information in this place is amazing. We spent the entire day and could have stayed longer. Took the detective challenge. little ones might get bored but a ten year old might love it.read more

Kayla Gates Browell

2019-06-04T18:19:55+0000

So much stuff! Very cool experience!

Charlie Mills

2019-06-04T02:18:14+0000

It was so great , so much to take in , we were their around 2 hours , the 9/11 display is something to see as a reminder as we are strong and need to stand up for the USAread more

Alex Brown

2019-06-02T17:23:46+0000

This was a incredible museum. I went in expecting to be out fairly quick but spent about 3 hours in the building. So many great things to see!read more

Ted Folan

2019-06-02T16:40:40+0000

This is a museum ,not an attraction.. you'll need at least a half day to see most of it..very interactive and full of facts and artifacts..I was really impressed with the entire experience and the employees, especially Gloria at the front desk,she was very polite and informative about the contents within the museum.Definitely worth the price of admission for any crime / punishment enthusiastsread more

Matt DirtMcgirt Garrabrant

2019-06-01T19:58:49+0000

amazing museum!! so cool if your into crime & punishment! go there!!!

John Massie

2019-06-01T11:10:36+0000

Very detailed and informative museum. Truly enjoyed and worth the visit so many well put together exhibits and interactive things to do.read more

Margie Anderson

2019-05-29T22:56:31+0000

Very interesting if you are into that sort of thing. Which I am! We were there for about 2 1/2 hours and could have spent more time!read more

Laura Amerson

2019-05-28T20:30:51+0000

Awesome exhibits if crime history! I would like to see more about Alcatraz itself but I would definitely recommend.

Todd Miller

2019-05-25T20:47:10+0000

Great place to visit lots to see and do

Marcia Henry Riddle

2019-05-25T03:00:21+0000

Awesome museum! So interesting !

Johnny Wiggins

2019-05-23T13:51:42+0000

I was very disappointed that there was not more on Alcatraz itself, the history of Alcatraz was what I was expecting, I would have loved to have rented the Audio guide but there is no way I would ever leave my driver's license Great museum and artifacts.. would I ever go back NOread more

Sean Meyer

2019-05-22T14:47:33+0000

Was filled with a lot more than I expected. Had a great time.

Francis Digiampaolo

2019-05-22T06:08:10+0000

You want to know more about killers from the past and what they thought you have to go here

Susan Turner

2019-05-21T00:37:57+0000

Love all the history. Bonnie and Clyde was my favorite.

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

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

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!

Martie Guay

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

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

Rebecca Standridge Gilmer

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.

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+

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.

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.

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

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