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Postcard photographic image showing the gates outside the prison. Wandsworth Libraries & Heritage Service.

Open Weekend: Wandsworth Prison Museum

Date
Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun 2025
Free event no booking

View a collection of over 470 objects telling the story of Wandsworth Prison and its development

Learn about Oscar Wilde, the acid bath murders, Ronnie Biggs, the Krays, executions, and escapes. World wars, spies, and traitors. Some colourful staff and prisoner stories. Booking not required.

Event Performance Details

Sat 28 Jun
10:00 (3 hours ) - Wandsworth Prison Museum
14:00 (3 hours ) - Wandsworth Prison Museum
Sun 29 Jun
10:00 (3 hours ) - Wandsworth Prison Museum
14:00 (3 hours ) - Wandsworth Prison Museum

Event Location

Wandsworth Prison Museum

Venue Info
Wandsworth Prison Museum
North Gate Car Park, HMP Wandsworth
Heathfield Road
SW18 3HR

Need to Know

Genre
Art / Exhibitions
Pricing
Free
Recommended Age
18+
Accessibility
Mostly visual
Event contact
Wandsworthprisonmuseum@justice.gov.uk
Wandsworth Access for All card holders can book tickets for any WAF event for £3.

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