[1][2] The museum covers the history of law enforcement in early Prince Albert and Saskatchewan.

The museum is located in the original guardroom of the first Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) depot in Prince Albert.

[3] It was modified inside using real prison bars from the original Prince Albert police station.

[citation needed] The museum is operated by the Prince Albert Historical Society.

Various methods of discipline which were used at the Federal Penitentiary are also exhibited, for example a rack, a cat-o-nine tails, and a paddling table.