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Burlington County Prison Museum in Mount Holly
The Burlington County Prison Museum occupies a jail completed in 1811 and used until 1965. Its heavy doors and early American prison design give visitors a direct way to explore Mount Holly's civic history. The county lists public museum hours, but admission information differs across official sources, so check the operator before a paid visit.
Original museum-inspired rendering; not a photograph of this specific museum.
Mount Holly
Burlington County
128 High Street
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
A building with a long public life
Architect Robert Mills designed the prison, which operated for more than 150 years. The surviving structure makes the changing idea of incarceration visible in a way a timeline cannot. Begin with the Burlington County facility page for its history and current visitor details.
What to look for inside
This is a building-centered museum: notice the layout, cell areas and construction as you move through it. The prison's history spans very different eras, so ask staff what interpretation or tour format is available on your date. It sits at 128 High Street, giving you an easy Mount Holly walking stop alongside the town's older streets.
Hours, tickets and access
The county currently lists Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday noon–4 p.m. Its admission figure differs from the museum operator's admissions page, so this guide does not quote a price. Confirm hours, cost, ticket method and accessibility directly before travel. Source checked October 11, 2026.
Build a Burlington County itinerary
Continue to the Burlington County hub for more local places, or make this a two-stop historic day with Smithville Historic Park in Eastampton. Confirm any mansion tour separately; park grounds and house access are different.
Good to know before you go
How old is the Burlington County Prison?
The county says it was completed in 1811 and remained in use until 1965.
Where is the museum?
At 128 High Street in Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060.
Can I walk in on Sunday?
The county lists Sunday hours, but confirm the current schedule and ticket process on the official site before going.
How much does admission cost?
Official sources currently show different prices. Check the museum operator's admissions page or call before you travel.
What can I pair it with?
Smithville Historic Park and the Burlington County hub offer nearby planning paths.
Next step: Check the county museum page and operator admission page before visiting. Visitor details last checked October 11, 2026.