This is a small museum packed with a story to tell, and it does just that. Warm welcome and introduction from the gent on entry, price very reasonably, informative displays. Some names and stories will be familiar to some of a certain age, those of younger years will experience a history of times past and present. We enjoyed the experience and were perhaps surprised to see so many of our European friends enjoying the experience. Would recommend.

This is full of information about Dartmoor prison. Some of the artefacts and documents on display will surprise you but will certainly enable you to form an opinion about prison life. Vividly portrayed are more than 200 years of this prison’s turbulent history ranging from the beginning, when Dartmoor was a Prisoner of War Depot for French and American prisoners of war, to the later convict era through to today. It is a very interesting place.

I visited the museum and met Christine and Graham, who were so informative. and humorous, great ambassadors for the museum, I really enjoyed their company. Maybe , it's my character that it appealed to, but quite honestly, I had a great time. A very reasonable entry price. The recovered contraband items were interesting and considering the limited resources available to prisoners, they are ingenious. I have read some of the negative reviews and I am astounded that some liberal minded folk feel that the prison is a harsh place? Of course it is, it's meant to be. These are bad people that will probably never change their ways and are best kept away from law abiding citizens. Christine and Graham gave me some interesting information about an old colleague , who was a member of staff a long time ago. I can't believe some reviewers attitudes, this is real life. I had a great time, although they wouldn't book the wife in for the night ! Thanks C + G. Regards Paul.

The museum is certainly worth a trip. A fascinating insight into the history of the prison, and beyond, over the last couple of centuries. The staff are very pleasant and helpful, and there are good quality (not plastic) ornaments to purchase for a very reasonable price which have been decorated in the workshops. HMP Dartmoor is a very well known place but also much of it remains a mystery, so it was good to learn more and see more recent images, as well as recent contraband and more modern day challenges. The museum is well worth visiting Princetown for, worth the entry fee, and it was good to see it so busy with people of all ages.

The museum is very authentic, situated in a former prison building. It recounts the history of the prison and those who were housed in it from the early 1800’s to the present day. It was fascinating to read accounts from prisoners and to discover how they spent their time during their rehabilitation. Model making was popular. Exhibits also include the many ingenious ways in which goods are smuggled into the prison and weapons that had been made by the prisoners and confiscated. The photos displayed brought stories to life It also explores the human impact on the lives of the families of prisoners and the interventions in place to help the entire family. Reasonably priced and well worth a visit!

It doesn’t look too impressive from outside but it has a mass of information and artefacts inside. As part of a group we were given a short history of the prison and this really helped to interpret what was in the museum. They have some fascinating exhibits but the general visitor may find it difficult to navigate, but persevere, it’s telling an important story. There is no cafe, and only portaloo toilets, but the museum is well worth a visit.