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    San Quentin State Prison Gift Shop

    4.2 (14 reviews)

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    K I.

    an update...the hours were kind of sketchy and it seems the gift shop had been closed for a time. the most recent hours posted on the door are 1pm-3pm monday through friday (as of june 2016). they do not take credit cards/checks, cash only. there is some crocheted items, folk art looking pieces, hand made cards and paintings. it is hit and miss, but an interesting place to buy souvenirs and see some credible work . it is a small old shop and almost has a feel of the county fair competitions/exhibits. as you approach the main east gate, turn left where the visitor parking sign is. park below and walk up to the shop. you do not need to go inside the gate, but if you want to go to the museum inside you must. the museum is open tuesday and thursday only. 11am-2pm.

    Rebekah R.

    An easy 35 min drive from San Francisco and you reach San Quentin. The hobby shop is right before you get to the gate to enter the prison, park behind the shop in visitor parking. It's open M- F from 2pm-3pm. Lots of hand drawn art and paintings some done by death row inmates. Also there are belts, knitted items, and other crafts done by lifers. The man who works in the shop is friendly and explained that about 500 condemned inmates participate in the art program. 80% of the proceeds go to the artists and they are allowed to paint and draw as much as they like. Pretty interesting when you think about who made the art. Definitely a conversation piece.

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    9 years ago

    I wish I had known about this place when we were driving through, I would have stopped for a unique souvenir. Now I'm bummed.

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    The inmate store was great. Bought a couple drawings. Also kind of sad but it is reality.

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