Colton Hall Museum and Jail

570 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940

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4.6 157

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Colton Hall Museum and Jail is a historical institution located at 570 Pacific Street in Monterey, California, United States. This museum is housed in a beautiful historic building that served as the site for California's first constitutional convention in 1849. Visitors can explore the exhibits that showcase the rich history of the region, including artifacts and documents from the time of the convention. The jail portion of the museum offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of 19th-century prison life. This popular tourist attraction offers a unique opportunity to learn about California's past and the important events that shaped the state's history.

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570 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940, United States

831-646-5648

monterey.org

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Hours open

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

Closed

Wednesday:

Closed

Thursday:

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Reviews

MICHAEL MCNAMARA:

"Went there on suggestion by local officer I met on the street. Wonderful experience with the docent on duty extremely informative. Glad I went."

1 year ago

Sabina d'Agliano:

"Great place to start the holidays!!"

1 year ago

Susan Cruz:

"A must see. So much more we learned. The people here are so informative."

1 year ago

Michael Miller:

"Small but historically important free museum. Plan on about 15 minutes. It's mostly about creating the State constitution. Also a nice view out the balcony. Worth a visit. Did I mention it was FREE?"

almost 5 years ago

Anthony Salazar:

"The grounds are beautiful and the history on the placards are a definite must read. The bear statues are cool. The park is very clean and manicured."

more 7 years ago