30-60 Minutes
Visit the New Industries Building
Alcatraz Island
Visit the New Industries Building to see exhibits on Prison Labor and the commemorative exhibit, Red Power on Alcatraz: Perspectives 50 Years Later. Red Power on Alcatraz tells the story of their 19 -month Occupation of Alcatraz, a watershed moment in the history of Alcatraz Island, the Native American civil rights move
Visit the New Industries Building. This building historically held workshops and laundry facilities where men incarcerated on Alcatraz labored at various tasks. Today this large open space contains exhibits on Prison Labor, waterbirds - Birds in a Changing Climate, and the commemorative exhibit, Red Power on Alcatraz: Perspectives 50 Years Later. Red Power on Alcatraz tells the story of their 19 -month Occupation of Alcatraz, a watershed moment in the history of Alcatraz Island, the Native American civil rights movement, and our nation.
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Museum ExhibitsIncarcerationNative American Heritage
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Duration
30-60 Minutes
Fees Apply
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Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Night
Accessibility
Entrance to the the New Industries Building is via a wheel chair accessible ramp. The interior of the building is completely flat. All videos in the exhibits feature open captions.
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