Collection: Alcatraz: The Last Day

On March 21, 1963, news agencies from around the world lined up to cover the closing of the world's most infamous prison...

Discover never-before-seen photographs from acclaimed Life magazine photographer Leigh Wiener, who shot U.S. Penitentiary Alcatraz's final hours.

In 2013, in honor of the 50th anniversary of closing day, Alcatraz: The Last Day was installed as a temporary exhibit on the island. Your purchase of this official exhibit catalog helps keep our national parks thriving, ensuring they remain places of inspiration, renewal, and connection for millions of people each year.