Burlington County Prison Museum

Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.

Real history

Designed by Robert Mills, the prison opened in 1811 and held inmates until 1965 (Wikipedia).

Ghost stories

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Then and now

Public access

Open to the public Regular hours are Thu–Sat 10 am–4 pm and Sun noon–4 pm (Burlington County, Oct. 7, 2026). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.

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