The museum houses the original 1979 Volkswagen Beetle used by serial killer Ted Bundy.
The collection includes the Ford Bronco involved in the O.J. Simpson low-speed chase.
A specific gallery is dedicated to the history of the FBI, featuring authentic training materials and gear.
The museum features a 'crime lab' where visitors can test their own fingerprinting and blood-typing skills.
It displays a range of historical execution devices, including a guillotine and gas chamber chair.
The facility includes a dedicated section on celebrity crimes and pop culture influences on criminal media.
The museum building design is modeled specifically after the architecture of the historic Tennessee State Penitentiary.
Exhibits are rotated periodically to highlight different eras of crime and evolving law enforcement technologies.
Alcatraz East Crime Museum is an interactive facility in Pigeon Forge focusing on the history of American crime, criminal justice, and forensics. The 24,000-square-foot facility is divided into five galleries covering topics from the American frontier to modern-day white-collar crime. It houses over 100 exhibits, including historical artifacts and forensic interactive stations. Notable displays include Ted Bundy’s 1979 Volkswagen Beetle and items belonging to notorious historical figures like Al Capone. The museum uses both educational and immersive displays to explore the science of law enforcement and criminal profiling. Visitors can participate in a simulated crime lab and examine evidence through various hands-on challenges. The building is designed to look like a historic state penitentiary. It operates as a private, for-profit institution dedicated to crime history and public safety education.
In front of the museum’s main entrance, which replicates the imposing gated aesthetic of a prison exterior.
Download the museum app before arriving for an enhanced interactive experience with certain exhibits.
Check the 'Current Exhibits' section on the website before your visit to see if any temporary displays are featured.
Budget extra time for the interactive forensic stations, as these often have queues during peak hours.
Do not rush through the exhibits; the museum is text-heavy and requires reading to fully appreciate the artifacts.
