Old Allegheny County Jail Museum

A PHLF docent is on hand to tell you the story of the place. Completed in 1886 to the designs of Boston architect H. H. Richardson and in use until July 27, 1995, the former Allegheny County Jail was renovated between 1999 and 2001 to house the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.

The Jail Museum, which is located in Downtown Pittsburgh at 440 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, opened in 2005.

Enter the Family Court Facility through one of two entrances. In both cases, you must go through security, and NO cameras are permitted.

• Either enter through the main Ross Street entrance.
• Or, enter through the great courtyard arch on Fifth Avenue

Cost: FREE