Last updated: September 5, 2024
Thing to Do
Visit the New Industries Building
NPS / Allison Taggart Barone
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.
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.
Details
Duration
30-60 Minutes
Activity
Museum Exhibits
This building contains 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 movement, and our nation.
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day, Night
Accessibility Information
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.
All videos in the exhibits feature open captions.