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The interior of the building is completely flat. \u003Cbr \u002F> \u003Cbr \u002F> All videos in the exhibits feature open captions. ","false",[45],{"id":46,"name":47},"C8F98B28-3C10-41AE-AA99-092B3B398C43","Museum Exhibits","This building contains exhibits on Prison Labor and the commemorative exhibit, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Falca\u002Fredpower50.htm\">Red Power on Alcatraz: Perspectives 50 Years Later\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003Cem>Red Power on Alcatraz\u003C\u002Fem> tells the story of their 19 -month \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Falca\u002Flearn\u002Fhistoryculture\u002Fwe-hold-the-rock.htm\">Occupation of Alcatraz\u003C\u002Fa>, a watershed moment in the history of Alcatraz Island, the Native American civil rights movement, and our nation.","Visit the New Industries Building. This building historically held workshops and laundry facilities where men incarcerated on Alcatraz labored at various tasks. \u003Cbr \u002F> \u003Cbr \u002F> Today this large open space contains exhibits on Prison Labor, waterbirds - \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Falca\u002Fbirdsofalcatraz.htm\">Birds in a Changing Climate\u003C\u002Fa>, and the commemorative exhibit, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Falca\u002Fredpower50.htm\">Red Power on Alcatraz: Perspectives 50 Years Later\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003Cem>Red Power on Alcatraz\u003C\u002Fem> tells the story of their 19 -month \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Falca\u002Flearn\u002Fhistoryculture\u002Fwe-hold-the-rock.htm\">Occupation of Alcatraz\u003C\u002Fa>, a watershed moment in the history of Alcatraz Island, the Native American civil rights movement, and our nation.",[51,52,53,54],"Winter","Spring","Summer","Fall",[56,59],{"id":57,"name":58},"351EE154-87AA-46B0-BBA1-ED604368ACE9","Incarceration",{"id":60,"name":61},"A1BAF33E-EA84-4608-A888-4CEE9541F027","Native American Heritage",[63,64],"Day","Night","30-60 Minutes",1,{"id":68,"url":69,"title":70,"shortDescription":71,"images":72,"relatedParks":84,"relatedOrganizations":86,"tags":87,"latitude":18,"longitude":18,"geometryPoiId":18,"amenities":91,"location":18,"seasonDescription":92,"accessibilityInformation":93,"isReservationRequired":43,"ageDescription":18,"petsDescription":18,"timeOfDayDescription":18,"feeDescription":18,"age":18,"arePetsPermittedWithRestrictions":43,"activities":94,"activityDescription":98,"locationDescription":18,"doFeesApply":43,"longDescription":99,"reservationDescription":100,"season":101,"topics":102,"durationDescription":18,"arePetsPermitted":43,"timeOfDay":106,"duration":107,"credit":18,"relevanceScore":66},"69AEA95D-0510-4301-96AF-E75833842608","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fthingstodo\u002Fbirdwatching-on-alcatraz.htm","Birdwatching on Alcatraz","Alcatraz Island is home to thousands of birds. Bring your binoculars and the NPS app to learn about our avian friends and where to look for them.",[73],{"url":74,"credit":75,"altText":76,"title":77,"description":18,"caption":78,"crops":79},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fcommon\u002Fuploads\u002Fcropped_image\u002F48D77F56-BE25-6264-04BE351F0112E607.jpg","NPS \u002F Morgan Barnes","Black birds stand\u002Fsit on the ground. One bird stretches out its wings with seaweed in its mouth.","Birdwatching on Alcatraz Island","Brandt's Cormorants nest on Alcatraz Island",[80,82],{"aspectRatio":22,"url":81},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fcommon\u002Fuploads\u002Fcropped_image\u002Fprimary\u002F48D77F56-BE25-6264-04BE351F0112E607.jpg",{"aspectRatio":25,"url":83},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fcommon\u002Fuploads\u002Fcropped_image\u002Fsecondary\u002F48D77F56-BE25-6264-04BE351F0112E607.jpg",[85],{"states":29,"parkCode":30,"designation":18,"fullName":31,"url":32,"name":31},[],[88,89,90,31],"birdwatching","beginning birding","birding",[],"Birds are most active and breeding\u002Ffledging between February and September. Fall migration species are active August – November, and wintering species are presents September – March. ","The dock contains an accessible restroom facility. To your left you will find the accessible tram (S.E.A.T), which transports visitors with mobility impairments to the Cell House. The distance from the dock to the Cell House which is located at the top of the island is about 1\u002F4 (0.4 km) of a mile and the elevation change is 130 feet (40 meters). This is roughly equivalent to climbing a 13 story building, but spread out over a 1\u002F4 mile.  \u003Cbr \u002F> \u003Cbr \u002F> Please be advised that most of the roadways and walking routes throughout the island contain extreme slopes. There is an accessible ramp leading into the New Industries Building, the barracks (building 64). The route leading to the Check Station is very steep and there is an 8\" step to get into the building. The route leading from the Cell House to the Recreation Yard contains approximately 45 stair steps. ",[95],{"id":96,"name":97},"5A2C91D1-50EC-4B24-8BED-A2E11A1892DF","Birdwatching","\u003Cp>See the map below to discover where birds often nest on the Island. We recommend bringing a good pair of binoculars and\u002For a camera to keep your distance from the birds. Also, please keep away from closed areas. From February to September parts of the island are closed to the public, allowing breeding birds to nest. You can visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Febird.org\u002Fhotspot\u002FL253857\">eBird\u003C\u002Fa> to view the latest sightings, or if you’re on island, check out the Bird Board at the dock to see the latest official counts \u003Cbr \u002F> \u003Cbr \u002F> On most days during the nesting season, bird volunteers will be posted around the island with binoculars and scopes to point out our nesting birds, answer any questions you may have about the birds of Alcatraz, and share about the importance of Alcatraz as a seabird colony in an urban area. \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp lang=\"EN-US\" paraeid=\"{c622a808-d404-4a8f-8a87-4f64858d798b}{34}\" paraid=\"1532372254\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">\u003Cstrong>The Dock  \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F> As soon as you arrive on island, keep your eyes (and ears!) peeled for the raucous calls of Western Gulls, and the high-pitched whistles of Pigeon Guillemots. Alcatraz’s guillemots nest in natural and man-made cavities, so the best chance to see them is when they are on the water, or flying into their nest. \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp lang=\"EN-US\" paraeid=\"{2df67ac3-f619-4efb-b2f0-b0c6d49f94d4}{42}\" paraid=\"1674726543\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">\u003Cstrong>The Roads \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F> While the resident Western Gulls are visible everywhere on the island, the best views of these large gulls incubating their eggs and caring for their chicks are alongside the switchbacks and roads! The gulls of Alcatraz have acclimated to visitors and we can often get a unique view of adorable baby gull chicks without upsetting these protective birds. That being said, please maintain at least 5 feet from any nests, and if the adult gulls squawk at you, please take a step back. \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp lang=\"EN-US\" paraeid=\"{2fc18f6b-08a1-4bab-b672-bd4d19b6092a}{115}\" paraid=\"1079959676\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">\u003Cstrong>The Gardens \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F> Beautifully maintained by volunteers, the Gardens of Alcatraz provide homes and food for many of our resident birds. In the Rose Garden, the towering Eucalyptus tree provides a safe nesting spot for our tallest bird residents, the Great Blue Herons. Anna’s Hummingbirds pollinate the many species of flowers in the gardens, and fiercely protect their individual flower bushes. In fall and spring, keep an eye out for migratory warblers in the gardens as they hunt for insects and rest up for their migrations. \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp lang=\"EN-US\" paraeid=\"{e61f5bee-441c-4228-83df-689bf60abf72}{225}\" paraid=\"1807775306\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">\u003Cstrong>The Parade Ground \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F> As you make the turn around the Lighthouse, one of the largest nesting colonies on the island will unfold below you. Western Gulls nest on the flat areas of the Parade Ground, while Brandt’s Cormorants nest in the Rubble Piles that once housed prison guards and their families.  \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp lang=\"EN-US\" paraeid=\"{1be71755-d35e-4b17-9b6a-fd7bd9eae292}{158}\" paraid=\"1552984392\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">\u003Cstrong>The West Road \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F> As you travel down the West Road, look to the west: you’ll see our heron and egret colony in the shrubbery. Snowy Egrets and Black-Crowned Night Herons nest in this densely vegetated location, sometimes nestled so deeply into the plants you can only hear their strange, cartoonish vocalizations. \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp lang=\"EN-US\" paraeid=\"{3d757702-d715-49ff-9d73-a3d3b44a9a9c}{131}\" paraid=\"392854116\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">As you look over the Barker Beach overlook, you will be greeted by the sights, sounds, and yes, smells, of our largest Brandt’s Cormorant colony. Upwards of 10,000 cormorants can inhabit the flat areas and cliffs in this area in the height of the nesting season. \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp lang=\"EN-US\" paraeid=\"{2db8d8e8-1567-4fa7-a262-ffd7def25fe1}{122}\" paraid=\"1795764318\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">\u003Cstrong>Don’t Forget to Look Up! \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F> One of our most famous residents, Lawrencium (Larry) the banded Peregrine Falcon nests on Alcatraz too! Because peregrines nest in caves and cavities, the Alcatraz Peregrine nest is not visible from any island roadways (although you can peek into the nest through our Peregrine Falcon Nest Livestream). The island’s falcons are best seen perched in high places, such as the Lighthouse, the Watertower, and the Cellhouse. In May and June, keep an eye out for the aerial acrobatics of the adult peregrines and their chicks, who learn how to fly for nearly a month on Alcatraz before leaving for the city. \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Ch2>An Island Like No Other \u003C\u002Fh2> \u003Cp>Did you know that Alcatraz is an outstanding place to watch birds? The island is home to upwards of 20,000 birds, many of them \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Falca\u002Flearn\u002Fnature\u002Fwaterbirds.htm\">waterbirds\u003C\u002Fa>. You can start looking for birds on your ferry trip. In fact, as soon as the boat leaves the dock, you can start birdwatching! Keep an eye out for murres, grebes and ducks in the waters, and brown pelicans flying overhead! When you reach the island, listen for the sounds of Pigeon Guillemots and Western Gulls.\u003Cbr \u002F> \u003Cbr \u002F> We recommend bringing a good pair of binoculars and\u002For a camera to keep your distance from the birds. Also, please keep away from closed areas. From February to September parts of the island are closed to the public, allowing breeding birds to nest. You can visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Febird.org\u002Fhotspot\u002FL253857\">eBird\u003C\u002Fa> to view the latest sightings, or if you’re on island, check out the Bird Board at the dock to see the latest official counts. \u003Cbr \u002F> \u003Cbr \u002F> On most days during the nesting season, bird volunteers will be posted around the island with binoculars and scopes to point out our nesting birds, answer any questions you may have about the birds of Alcatraz, and share about the importance of Alcatraz as a seabird colony in an urban area. While you can see birds anywhere on Alcatraz, several locations offer the best chance to see the different nesting colonies on the island!  \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp paraeid=\"{8bc5f522-2ff9-4331-85ef-cdbd039b14a1}{98}\" paraid=\"1532372254\">\u003Cstrong>The Dock\u003C\u002Fstrong>  \u003Cbr \u002F> As soon as you arrive on island, keep your eyes (and ears!) peeled for the raucous calls of Western Gulls, and the high-pitched whistles of Pigeon Guillemots. Alcatraz’s guillemots nest in natural and man-made cavities, so the best chance to see them is when they are on the water, or flying into their nest. \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp paraeid=\"{8bc5f522-2ff9-4331-85ef-cdbd039b14a1}{128}\" paraid=\"1674726543\">\u003Cstrong>The Roads \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F> While the resident Western Gulls are visible everywhere on the island, the best views of these large gulls incubating their eggs and caring for their chicks are alongside the switchbacks and roads! The gulls of Alcatraz have acclimated to visitors and we can often get a unique view of adorable baby gull chicks without upsetting these protective birds. That being said, please maintain at least 5 feet from any nests, and if the adult gulls squawk at you, please take a step back. \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp paraeid=\"{8bc5f522-2ff9-4331-85ef-cdbd039b14a1}{184}\" paraid=\"1079959676\">\u003Cstrong>The Gardens \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F> Beautifully maintained by volunteers, the Gardens of Alcatraz provide homes and food for many of our resident birds. In the Rose Garden, the towering Eucalyptus tree provides a safe nesting spot for our tallest bird residents, the Great Blue Herons. Anna’s Hummingbirds pollinate the many species of flowers in the gardens, and fiercely protect their individual flower bushes. In fall and spring, keep an eye out for migratory warblers in the gardens as they hunt for insects and rest up for their migrations. \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp paraeid=\"{8bc5f522-2ff9-4331-85ef-cdbd039b14a1}{222}\" paraid=\"1807775306\">\u003Cstrong>The Parade Ground \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F> As you make the turn around the Lighthouse, one of the largest nesting colonies on the island will unfold below you. Western Gulls nest on the flat areas of the Parade Ground, while Brandt’s Cormorants nest in the Rubble Piles that once housed prison guards and their families.  \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp paraeid=\"{8bc5f522-2ff9-4331-85ef-cdbd039b14a1}{236}\" paraid=\"1552984392\">\u003Cstrong>West Road \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F> As you travel down the West Road, look to the west: you’ll see our heron and egret colony in the shrubbery. Snowy Egrets and Black-Crowned Night Herons nest in this densely vegetated location, sometimes nestled so deeply into the plants you can only hear their strange, cartoonish vocalizations. As you look over the Barker Beach overlook, you will be greeted by the sights, sounds, and yes, smells, of our largest Brandt’s Cormorant colony. Upwards of 10,000 cormorants can inhabit the flat areas and cliffs in this area in the height of the nesting season. \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp paraeid=\"{2b7b2c6a-2e44-4450-9519-ce63f65e9bde}{17}\" paraid=\"1795764318\">\u003Cstrong>Don’t Forget to Look Up! \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp paraeid=\"{2b7b2c6a-2e44-4450-9519-ce63f65e9bde}{17}\" paraid=\"1795764318\">One of our most famous residents, Lawrencium (Larry) the banded Peregrine Falcon nests on Alcatraz too! Because peregrines nest in caves and cavities, the Alcatraz Peregrine nest is not visible from any island roadways (although you can peek into the nest through our Peregrine Falcon Nest Livestream). The island’s falcons are best seen perched in high places, such as the Lighthouse, the Watertower, and the Cellhouse. In May and June, keep an eye out for the aerial acrobatics of the adult peregrines and their chicks, who learn how to fly for nearly a month on Alcatraz before leaving for the city. \u003Cbr \u002F> \u003Cbr \u002F> \u003Cstrong>Here is a list of the most common birds on Alcatraz, where their nests are located, and when they are found on the island:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp lang=\"EN-US\" paraeid=\"{4475ad8d-1a3c-4c96-857b-433610c4404d}{124}\" paraid=\"20639234\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">\u003Cstrong>In trees\u002Fbushes\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F> Anna’s Hummingbird: nests and winters on Alcatraz; September - March\u003Cbr \u002F> Black-crowned Night Heron: nests on Alcatraz; March - September\u003Cbr \u002F> Black Phoebe: nests on Alcatraz; visible year-round\u003Cbr \u002F> Great Blue Heron: nests on Alcatraz; January - July\u003Cbr \u002F> Snowy Egret: nests on Alcatraz; April – September\u003Cbr \u002F> Song Sparrow: nests on Alcatraz; visible year-round\u003Cbr \u002F> White-crowned Sparrow: winter resident\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp paraeid=\"{342e5efb-9b1d-4129-aa96-8e29e0972163}{246}\" paraid=\"1678019522\">\u003Cstrong>On the ground\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F> Black Oystercatcher: nests on Alcatraz; visible year-round\u003Cbr \u002F> Brandt’s Cormorant: nests on Alcatraz; February - September\u003Cbr \u002F> Canada Goose: nests on Alcatraz; March - June\u003Cbr \u002F> Western Gull: nests on Alcatraz; visible year-round\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp paraeid=\"{43f6c7c4-1bbd-4c0f-a594-7a708cb3c0ef}{9}\" paraid=\"1388834057\">\u003Cstrong>In caves\u002Fcrevices\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F> Peregrine Falcon: nests on Alcatraz; visible year-round\u003Cbr \u002F> Pigeon Guillemot: nests on Alcatraz; April - August\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp paraeid=\"{a3e3bad7-9ce5-42d0-a23d-541ce5b4c14b}{116}\" paraid=\"2106617693\">\u003Cstrong>Flying Overhead:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F> Brown Pelicans (flying past): rarely land on Alcatraz; common June - January\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Falcatrazcruises.com\u002F\">Purchasing Tickets\u003C\u002Fa> is highly recommend in advance. The sole concessionaire contracted with the National Park Service to sell tickets is Alcatraz City Cruises LLC. You can purchase your tickets through them online at \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Falcatrazcruises.com\u002F\">Alcatraz City Cruises\u003C\u002Fa> or call (415) 981-7625.",[51,52,53,54],[103],{"id":104,"name":105},"957EF2BD-AC6C-4B7B-BD9A-87593ADC6691","Birds",[63],"30-90 Minutes",{"id":109,"url":110,"title":111,"shortDescription":112,"images":113,"relatedParks":125,"relatedOrganizations":128,"tags":129,"latitude":18,"longitude":18,"geometryPoiId":18,"amenities":130,"location":131,"seasonDescription":18,"accessibilityInformation":132,"isReservationRequired":43,"ageDescription":18,"petsDescription":18,"timeOfDayDescription":18,"feeDescription":18,"age":18,"arePetsPermittedWithRestrictions":43,"activities":133,"activityDescription":135,"locationDescription":18,"doFeesApply":43,"longDescription":136,"reservationDescription":18,"season":137,"topics":138,"durationDescription":18,"arePetsPermitted":43,"timeOfDay":140,"duration":141,"credit":18,"relevanceScore":66},"E94E2B9D-7A33-4CE2-8A20-328E7AF1DB4E","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fthingstodo\u002Fview-the-alcatraz-fire-engine.htm","View the Alcatraz Fire Engine","Restored in 2003, this historic Diamond T Fire Engine can be viewed in the garage of the Quartermaster Building.",[114],{"url":115,"credit":116,"altText":117,"title":118,"description":18,"caption":119,"crops":120},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fcommon\u002Fuploads\u002Fcropped_image\u002FC8AE55B0-9650-9F5C-58525D1595266B00.jpg","NPS","Parks Rangers standing on and around a red fire engine.","Alcatraz Fire Engine","Alcatraz Park Rangers on the island's historic fire engine.",[121,123],{"aspectRatio":22,"url":122},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fcommon\u002Fuploads\u002Fcropped_image\u002Fprimary\u002FC8AE55B0-9650-9F5C-58525D1595266B00.jpg",{"aspectRatio":25,"url":124},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fcommon\u002Fuploads\u002Fcropped_image\u002Fsecondary\u002FC8AE55B0-9650-9F5C-58525D1595266B00.jpg",[126,127],{"states":29,"parkCode":30,"designation":18,"fullName":31,"url":32,"name":31},{"states":29,"parkCode":34,"designation":35,"fullName":36,"url":37,"name":38},[],[],[],"Quartermaster","The exhibit features large text, which is also reproduced here in the NPS App. ",[134],{"id":46,"name":47},"View the island's restored Diamond T Fire Engine. ","\u003Cp>Fire has been a threat on Alcatraz Island since the construction of the fortress in the 1850s. Fear that the fort’s wooden prison buildings would burn with the prisoners inside led the military to construct the concrete prison building in the early 1900s.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>The fire engine arrived on the island in 1934 via the Panama Canal for the newly renovated federal penitentiary. The vehicle was manufactured by the Diamond T Motor Car Company of Chicago, Illinois and the Howe Fire Apparatus Company of Anderson, Indiana, which built the “Defender” pumper. The vehicle has a 130 horsepower Hercules engine and can pump 500 gallons of water per minute. It is designed specifically for the island, with a narrower wheel base to make the sharp turns.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>The engine saw action a number of times during the penitentiary years for small fires on the island like one in 1947 in the laundry of the New Industries Building where a large pile of towels had caught fire. Prison guards manned the Diamond T and raced to quench the flames. One night in 1939, the siren sounded and three guards sped up the hill in the engine only to learn that the alarm was for an escape attempt! The engine also flashed its lights and blared its sirens to celebrate New Year’s Eve and the Fourth of July for the island’s residents.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>The Diamond T was in sorry shape, vandalized and damaged by the elements, when the National Park Service arrived on the island in 1972. In 2003, the National Park Service and the ferry company spent $100,000 to restore the vehicle. The work was done by men incarcerated at Indian Springs State Prison near Las Vegas, Nevada. 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Skylights let in light overhead.","Alcatraz Cellhouse","Looking down Broadway",[155,157],{"aspectRatio":22,"url":156},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fcommon\u002Fuploads\u002Fcropped_image\u002Fprimary\u002FB5657CDA-C9E4-5FF8-5FF2C92A9EF5A441.jpg",{"aspectRatio":25,"url":158},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fcommon\u002Fuploads\u002Fcropped_image\u002Fsecondary\u002FB5657CDA-C9E4-5FF8-5FF2C92A9EF5A441.jpg",[160],{"states":29,"parkCode":30,"designation":18,"fullName":31,"url":32,"name":31},[],[],[],"The Cellhouse Tour is available in American Sign Language on a hand held device. \u003Cbr \u002F> \u003Cbr \u002F> An audio decrescribed version of the tour is also available. The audio described tour includes 12 strategically placed tactile markers and a tactile replica of the bar spreader used in the famous escape.\u003Cbr \u002F> \u003Cbr \u002F> Transcripts of the tour are available in all the available languages and Braille. ","Content may not be suitable for all ages. Tour contains discussions of death and violence. ","The Cellhouse Tour costs $12, which is included in the price of your ferry ticket. ","10",[169],{"id":170,"name":171},"A0631906-9672-4583-91DE-113B93DB6B6E","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","The self-guided tour is available on a hand held device. The narrators guide you from stop to stop. The device permits you to pause and rewind at your leisure.\u003Cbr \u002F> \u003Cbr \u002F> The tour is available in eleven languages including: English, American Sign Langauge, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Mandarin.","true","Listen to the voices of formerly incarcerated men and the correctional officers who guarded them, as they tell you the stories of United States Penitentiary: Alcatraz. This award-winning tour guides visitors through the Alcatraz Cellhouse. Along the way you'll hear stories of prison operations, escape attempts, and the lives of the men who lived and worked among the walls of this building. ",[51,52,53,54],[177],{"id":57,"name":58},"The tours runtime is approximately 30 minutes. However, your time spent in the cellhouse may vary depending on the length of line to start your audio tour. ",[63,64],"45-60 Minutes",{"id":182,"url":183,"title":184,"shortDescription":185,"images":186,"relatedParks":197,"relatedOrganizations":199,"tags":200,"latitude":18,"longitude":18,"geometryPoiId":18,"amenities":201,"location":18,"seasonDescription":202,"accessibilityInformation":203,"isReservationRequired":43,"ageDescription":18,"petsDescription":204,"timeOfDayDescription":18,"feeDescription":18,"age":18,"arePetsPermittedWithRestrictions":43,"activities":205,"activityDescription":18,"locationDescription":209,"doFeesApply":43,"longDescription":210,"reservationDescription":18,"season":211,"topics":212,"durationDescription":220,"arePetsPermitted":43,"timeOfDay":221,"duration":65,"credit":18,"relevanceScore":66},"368F7400-E5D1-4452-978F-7794A9192A80","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fthingstodo\u002Fexplore-the-agave-trail.htm","Explore the Agave Trail","Birds, tidepools and stunning views of the San Francisco can all be found along a short walk on the Agave Trail. This trail offers a chance to step away from the crowds and take a walk on the wild side. Keep your eyes peeled for the islands abundant bird life.",[187],{"url":188,"credit":116,"altText":189,"title":190,"description":18,"caption":191,"crops":192},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fcommon\u002Fuploads\u002Fcropped_image\u002F7BB87F14-9418-73FF-DD94E39D88326C84.jpg","Tall plants surround a set of stairs leading towards water. Across the water is a city skyline.","Agave Trail","The Agave Trail offers great views of the San Francisco skyline.",[193,195],{"aspectRatio":22,"url":194},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fcommon\u002Fuploads\u002Fcropped_image\u002Fprimary\u002F7BB87F14-9418-73FF-DD94E39D88326C84.jpg",{"aspectRatio":25,"url":196},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fcommon\u002Fuploads\u002Fcropped_image\u002Fsecondary\u002F7BB87F14-9418-73FF-DD94E39D88326C84.jpg",[198],{"states":29,"parkCode":30,"designation":18,"fullName":31,"url":32,"name":31},[],[],[],"This trail is open outside of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Falca\u002Flearn\u002Fnature\u002Fwaterbirds.htm\">Alcatraz Island's waterbird's\u003C\u002Fa> nesting season. It typically opens in late October and closes with the return of the birds in mid January. ","From the dock this trail begins as a flat gravel trail, ranging 6'-10' in width. At that point a stone paved staircase of ~40 steps climbs up to the parade ground. Several benches are available along the trail to rest. ","\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Falca\u002Fplanyourvisit\u002Fpets.htm\">Pets are not permitted\u003C\u002Fa> on Alcatraz Island. ",[206],{"id":207,"name":208},"45261C0A-00D8-4C27-A1F8-029F933A0D34","Front-Country Hiking","The Agave Trail starts from the South end of the Dock, wraps around the Southern end of the island and climbs a set of stairs up to the Parade Ground. It can be accessed an either end. ","Birds, tidepools and stunning views of the San Francisco can all be found along a short walk on the Agave Trail. This trail offers a chance to step away from the crowds and take a walk on the wild side. Keep your eyes peeled for the islands abundant bird life. \u003Cbr \u002F> \u003Cbr \u002F> This trail heads South from the islands dock and leads you around the southern end of the island, before climbing onto the historic Parade Ground. The agave or century plants found along this trail were planted by the U.S. Army. The rubble piles you see here were once Apartments that housed Correctional Officers and their families. These buildings were torn down by the General Services Administration following the Indiand Occupation. Today, the Parade Ground is home to the largest colony of nesting Western Gulls in the San Francisco Bay Area. Black Crowned Night Herons, Snowy Egrets and Great Blue Herons all can be found roosting amidst the rubble piles. \u003Cbr \u002F> \u003Cbr \u002F> This trail is only open outside of these birds nesting season. It typically opens in late October and closes with the return of the birds in mid January. ",[51,54],[213,214,217],{"id":104,"name":105},{"id":215,"name":216},"46FC5CBD-9AD5-48F1-B4DA-1357031B1D2E","Coasts, Islands and Atolls",{"id":218,"name":219},"5BE55D7F-BDB6-4E3D-AC35-2D8EBB974417","Trails","Most folks can walk the Agave Trail in a half hour, but plan longer time if you'd like to stop and enjoy the views. A variety of benches along the trail provide opportunities to rest and take in the scenery. ",[63],[],{"id":224,"url":32,"fullName":31,"parkCode":30,"description":225,"latitude":226,"longitude":227,"latLong":228,"activities":229,"topics":244,"states":29,"contacts":290,"entranceFees":298,"entrancePasses":299,"fees":300,"directionsInfo":301,"directionsUrl":302,"operatingHours":303,"addresses":323,"images":334,"weatherInfo":360,"name":31,"designation":18,"multimedia":361,"relevanceScore":66},"C08AD828-98FF-478E-A63C-614E7534274B","Alcatraz reveals stories of American incarceration, justice, and our common humanity. This small island was once a fort, a military prison, and a maximum security federal penitentiary. In 1969, the Indians of All Tribes occupied Alcatraz for 19 months in the name of freedom and Native American civil rights. 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Ferry tickets are required to get to Alcatraz. Purchase tickets through https:\u002F\u002Fwww.alcatrazcitycruises.com\u002F Commercial parking lots are available near Pier 33, but it is recommended to use public transportation. Visit Transit.511.org for more information on getting to Pier 33 and be sure to check the hours for parking garages.","http:\u002F\u002Fhome.nps.gov\u002Falca\u002Fplanyourvisit\u002Fdirections.htm",[304],{"exceptions":305,"description":319,"standardHours":320,"name":31},[306,311,315],{"exceptionHours":307,"startDate":309,"name":310,"endDate":309},{"wednesday":308,"monday":308,"thursday":308,"sunday":308,"tuesday":308,"friday":308,"saturday":308},"Closed","2026-11-26","Thanksgiving",{"exceptionHours":312,"startDate":313,"name":314,"endDate":313},{"wednesday":308,"monday":308,"thursday":308,"sunday":308,"tuesday":308,"friday":308,"saturday":308},"2026-12-25","Christmas",{"exceptionHours":316,"startDate":317,"name":318,"endDate":317},{"wednesday":308,"monday":308,"thursday":308,"sunday":308,"tuesday":308,"friday":308,"saturday":308},"2027-01-01","New Year's","Access to Alcatraz Island is via commercial ferry service. For ticket reservation and schedule call (415) 981-7625 or go to www.alcatrazcitycruises.com. The ferry schedule changes seasonally. Alcatraz is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Once on the island you can stay up to the last ferry. \n\nBe aware that tickets sell out quickly and reservations are recommended. Tickets go on sale 90 days in advance.",{"wednesday":321,"monday":322,"thursday":321,"sunday":322,"tuesday":321,"friday":321,"saturday":321},"9:00AM - 9:30PM","9:00AM - 6:30PM",[324,329],{"postalCode":325,"city":326,"stateCode":29,"countryCode":327,"provinceTerritoryCode":18,"line1":31,"type":328,"line3":18,"line2":18},"94133","San Francisco Bay","US","Physical",{"postalCode":330,"city":331,"stateCode":29,"countryCode":327,"provinceTerritoryCode":18,"line1":31,"type":332,"line3":333,"line2":36},"94123","San Francisco","Mailing","201 Fort Mason",[335,338,343,349,354],{"credit":116,"title":31,"altText":336,"caption":31,"url":337},"View of the Alcatraz Lighthouse and Island from the water","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fcommon\u002Fuploads\u002Fstructured_data\u002F2514A14F-D5E3-BB31-4A0C4175BF61216A.jpg",{"credit":339,"title":152,"altText":340,"caption":341,"url":342},"NPS \u002F Dave Rauenbuehler","A corridor extends between two rows and three tiers of cells. 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Bars separate the kitchen from the mess hall.  The day’s menu, the Christmas meal, appears on a sign over his head. The menu includes consomme, stuffed celery, green olives and mixed sweet pickles,","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fcommon\u002Fuploads\u002Fstructured_data\u002F6322DB9D-E475-81A2-FBAF42BF566485A4.jpg","The climate on Alcatraz is unpredictable and can change suddenly. Cold, foggy mornings may give way to sunny afternoons, which in turn can shift quickly back to more fog and blustery winds. The most pleasant weather usually occurs in spring and fall. Summers tend to be cool and foggy, winter is our rainy season. Temperatures on Alcatraz seldom rise above 75°F (24°C) or fall below 38°",[]]