Alcatraz Kitchen and Dining

Experience history with a replica Alcatraz Inmate Cup.

This replica Alcatraz Inmate Cup, made from food-grade stainless steel, is based on original artifacts in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Museum Collection.

Did You Know?

At United States Penitentiary Alcatraz (1934-1963), prisoners used tin cups in their cells and in the dining hall. The reason for the metal vessels was simple: ceramic or china cups could be broken and their shards turned into weapons. Large drinking cups were used for water, coffee, and juice, while shallow cups were used as shaving mugs in the convicts' cells. When morale got low in the cellhouse, inmates sometimes blew off steam by causing minor riots—hollering, cursing, and beating their cups against the metal bars of their cells.

Product Specifications:

• Material: stainless steel (304 grade, 18/8)
• Dimensions: approximately 5" wide x 4" deep x 2.5" tall
• Designed and developed in San Francisco
• Manufactured in China

Experience history with a replica Alcatraz Inmate Tray.

This replica Alcatraz Inmate Tray, made from food-grade stainless steel, is based on historical artifacts in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Museum Collection.

At United States Penitentiary Alcatraz (1934-1963), prisoners ate off metal trays at meal times in the dining hall. Since ceramics or glassware could easily be broken into shards and turned into weapons, tableware handled by inmates was made from metal. These utilitarian trays, like much of the equipment used in the penitentiary, were government-issued and designed for military use.

Available in two sizes:
Large - 15.375" wide x 11.5" tall
Small - 10.75" wide x 8" tall

Product Specifications:

• Material: stainless steel (304 grade, 18/8)
• Weight: large - 1 lb, 2 oz/0.5 kg, small - 9.2 oz/0.26 kg
• Designed and developed in the USA
• Manufactured in China

Experience history with a replica Alcatraz Inmate Spoon.

This replica Alcatraz Inmate Spoon, made from food-grade stainless steel, is based on historical artifacts in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Museum Collection.

At United States Penitentiary Alcatraz (1934-1963), prisoners ate three meals a day in the dining hall. Filled with the entire prison population during mealtimes, the dining hall was considered the most dangerous place on Alcatraz—it was where commonplace objects like tables, chairs, and tableware could easily be turned into weapons by angry inmates. Spoons, which could be bent, broken, sharpened, or twisted into dangerous blades, were frequently stolen. To deter theft, correctional officers counted utensils before and after each meal. Any prisoner caught with contraband silverware was punished.

Product Specifications:

• Packaged on interpretive gift card
• Material: stainless steel (304 grade, 18/8)
• Dimensions (spoon): 7.25" long x 1.6" wide x 1" thick
• Dimensions (card): 4.4" wide x 9.9" tall
• Weight: 2.7 oz/0.08 kg
• Designed and developed in the USA
• Manufactured in China

Experience history with a set of replica Alcatraz Salt and Pepper Shakers.

This salt and pepper shaker set, made from food-grade stainless steel, is based on historical artifacts in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Museum Collection.

At United States Penitentiary Alcatraz (1934-1963), prisoners ate three meals a day in the dining hall. Filled with the entire prison population during mealtimes, the dining hall was considered the most dangerous place on Alcatraz. All tableware items used by inmates, including aluminum salt and pepper shakers, were made from metal. The reason was simple: ceramics and glassware could easily be broken into shards and turned into weapons.

Product Specifications:

• Packaged in interpretive gift box
• Material: stainless steel (304 grade, 18/8)
• Dimensions (box): 5.4" wide x 4.4" tall x 2.8" thick
• Dimensions (shakers, each): 3.1" tall x 2.4" diameter
• Weight (boxed set): 6.1 oz/0.2 kg
• Designed and developed in the USA
• Manufactured in China

Got a taste for history?

Experience Alcatraz like you never have before with this fun replica cookbook!

Originally created in 1952 by the Alcatraz Women's Club, this collection of recipes contains a number of nostalgic mid-century favorites sure to tickle your fancy.

This product is a reproduction of an original artifact in the National Park Service's Alcatraz Museum Collection.

Did You Know?

Alcatraz was more than just a prison. It was also home to correctional officers, administrative staff, and their families. The wives and daughters of prison staff who lived on the Rock formed a close knit community and often hosted dinner parties and potlucks.

Product specifications:

• Paperback, 68 pages
• Made in the USA

"Meals are served three times a day in the dining room. Do not exceed the ration. Do not waste food."
- Alcatraz Regulation #33

Rule the kitchen with this Alcatraz apron. Made from durable denim, this functional apron features sturdy ties and a convenient front pocket. With a screen-printed historic photo of the kitchen and rule #33 from the prison handbook, it's sure to be a great conversation starter.

Did you know?

In the U.S. prison system, Alcatraz was famous for its good food. Quality food helped keep inmates satisfied, and reduced the number of prison riots.

Product specifications:

• One size fits most
• Material: denim
• Screen-printed design on chest

Clean up your act with our Alcatraz Towel Set, inspired by towels used on the island during the prison's federal penitentiary years. Alcatraz inmates were issued clean towels and clothes during their regularly scheduled visits to the shower room in the prison basement - twice a week for mainline inmates, three times for those on kitchen detail. Like numerous items used on the island, the towels came from military surplus and had the branch of service name woven in (following WWII, many were sourced from the US Marine Corps).

Product specifications:

• Sold in set of two towels.
• Each towel measures approximately 20 x 30 inches.
• Made from 100% rayon derived from bamboo fiber.
• Care instructions: machine wash cold, tumble dry low.
• Designed and developed in the USA, manufactured in China.

Celebrate Alcatraz with this beautiful collector's mug.

This attractive mug makes a great memento of your trip to Alcatraz, or a great gift for friends and family. Each mug is individually hand-thrown, and no two mugs are alike.

Handmade in the USA

This product was proudly created in partnership with family-owned Deneen Pottery of St. Paul, Minnesota. The Deneen family began making high-quality mugs over 50 years ago, and today, their team of over 50 skilled craftspeople creates mugs for national parks around the country.

Product specifications:

• 12 oz. capacity
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• CA Prop 65 compliant
• Made in the USA

Savor history with this Alcatraz "Maximum Security" mug.

At U.S. Penitentiary Alcatraz (1934-1963), inmates and correctional officers alike loved coffee. Unlimited, piping hot, and served at each meal in the prison dining hall, it was a welcome way to banish the chill of the cellhouse.

Whatever your beverage of choice is, you'll love this oversize ceramic mug. Featuring a famous quote by inmate Frank Weatherman ("Alcatraz was never no good for nobody"), and a generous 14-ounce capacity, it's a great gift for any history or coffee lover.

Product specifications:

• 14 oz. capacity
• White mug with black text
• Gloss finish
• Material: ceramic
• Microwave and dishwasher safe
• CA Prop 65 compliant
• Designed and developed in San Francisco
• Manufactured in China

"You are entitled to food, clothing, shelter, and medical attention. Anything else you get is a privilege."

Savor history with an Alcatraz Regulation 5 mug.

At U.S. Penitentiary Alcatraz (1934-1963), inmates and correctional officers alike loved coffee. Unlimited, piping hot, and served at each meal in the prison dining hall, it was a welcome way to banish the chill of the cellhouse.

Whatever your beverage of choice is, you'll love this oversize ceramic mug. Featuring a quote from the U.S. Penitentiary Alcatraz Institution Rules and Regulations handbook, with a generous 16-ounce capacity, it's a great gift for any history or coffee lover.

Product specifications:

• 16 oz. capacity
• Black mug with white text
• Matte finish
• Material: ceramic
• Microwave and dishwasher safe
• CA Prop 65 compliant
• Designed and developed in San Francisco
• Manufactured in China

"You are required to work at whatever you are told to do."

Kickstart your work day with this Alcatraz Regulation 21 mug.

At U.S. Penitentiary Alcatraz (1934-1963), prisoners held a variety of jobs--janitorial, culinary, clerical, industrial. Although their work was often tedious, many inmates appreciated the break from the cellhouse monotony.

Whatever your daily grind is, you'll love this oversize ceramic mug. Featuring a quote from the U.S. Penitentiary Alcatraz Institution Rules and Regulations handbook, with a generous 16-ounce capacity, it's a great gift for any history or coffee lover.

Product specifications:

• 16 oz. capacity
• White mug with black text
• Matte finish
• Material: ceramic
• Microwave and dishwasher safe
• CA Prop 65 compliant
• Designed and developed in San Francisco
• Manufactured in China

Love the Golden Gate National Parks?

Take the park experience home with our bestselling 15-ounce "Take a Break" mug, featuring nine iconic park images by renowned San Francisco Bay Area artist Michael Schwab.

Product specifications:

• 15 oz. capacity
• Material: ceramic stoneware
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Approx. 4.75" tall x 5" wide
• Designed and developed in San Francisco
• Manufactured in China
• Printed in the USA

Our thermoses are perfect for park enthusiasts on the move! Made of food-grade stainless steel (grade 304,18/8), they are both stylish and durable, and the insulated design will keep your drink at temperature long after you make it. An integrated cup screws onto the top for travel, and the one-touch pouring spout ensures that the liquid stays where you want it. Each thermos comes with a removable sleeve featuring images from your favorite park!

Dimensions: 10.25" tall, 2.5" diameter.

Our thermoses are perfect for park enthusiasts on the move! Made of food-grade stainless steel (grade 304,18/8), they are both stylish and durable, and the insulated design will keep your drink at temperature long after you make it. An integrated cup screws onto the top for travel, and the one-touch pouring spout ensures that the liquid stays where you want it. Each thermos comes with a removable sleeve featuring images from your favorite park!

Dimensions: 10.25" tall, 2.5" diameter.

Stay hydrated on your walk in the park with our new line of stainless steel water bottles. Made of durable .4mm food-grade stainless steel (grade 304, 18/8), these bottles can stand up to the abuse of daily use, and the leak resistant flip top makes for easy sipping on the go. Each bottle features an Iconic graphic for one of your favorite parks, and has an included silicon carrying strap.

750ml Capacity

Rest your cup on this high-quality collectable coaster, featuring an historical photograph of the Rock. Made from European marble, each coaster has been tumbled to achieve a unique weathered finish.

Did You Know?

During Alcatraz's 29 years of operation as a federal penitentiary (from 1934-1963), more than 1,500 inmates were incarcerated on the island.

Product specifications:

• Dimensions: 4" wide x 4" tall
• Material: marble and cork
• Marble sourced from the Mediterranean region of Europe and tumbled to give distressed, aged patina
• Cork base prevents slipping and scratches
• Design printed in Southern California

Rest your cup on this high-quality collectable coaster, featuring an historical photograph of the Rock. Made from European marble, each coaster has been tumbled to achieve a unique weathered finish.

Did You Know?

The Alcatraz cellhouse, pictured here, was built between 1910 and 1912, when the island was still a military prison. The military prisoners who built the cellhouse also became its first occupants.

Product specifications:

• Dimensions: 4" wide x 4" tall
• Material: marble and cork
• Marble sourced from the Mediterranean region of Europe and tumbled to give distressed, aged patina
• Cork base prevents slipping and scratches
• Design printed in Southern California

Rest your cup on this high-quality collectable coaster, featuring an historical photograph of the Rock. Made from European marble, each coaster has been tumbled to achieve a unique weathered finish.

Did You Know?

Alcatraz's original wharf was built by the United States Army in the 1850s. Military personnel used the dock to unload building supplies, food, and water from transport ships while building the first fortifications on the Rock.

Product specifications:

• Dimensions: 4" wide x 4" tall
• Material: marble and cork
• Marble sourced from the Mediterranean region of Europe and tumbled to give distressed, aged patina
• Cork base prevents slipping and scratches
• Design printed in Southern California