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Colton Hall Museum and Jail

Tourist attraction

4.7(172 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 a.m. Thu
Colton Hall Museum and Jail

About

Exhibits dedicated to California history. Built 1847–1849, this museum in an old government building has exhibits on the history of Monterey.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Colton Hall Museum and Jail:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    570 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940, United States
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    Phone
    (831) 646-5648
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:Closed
    Wednesday:Closed
    Thursday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Friday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Saturday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Sunday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Features

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Amenities

  • Washroom: Has washroom
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

Parking

  • On-site parking: On-site parking

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