The Kansas Regional Prisons Museum, located in Lansing, KS, is housed within an 1887 Santa Fe Railroad Depot and offers visitors a glimpse into the history of the prison system in the region. The museum features a collection of railroad artifacts, temporary quilt exhibits, and interesting material about the prison, including contraband and inmate-made weapons.
Visitors can also explore the nearby prison, where infamous criminals such as Emmet Dalton and the murderers of In Cold Blood were incarcerated, and visit the Mount Muncie Cemetery, where some convicts were buried after being executed. Admission to the museum is free, making it a quick and informative stop for those interested in the history of the prison system in Kansas.
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