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Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. This was the world’s first true “penitentiary,” a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of convicts. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells once held many of America’s most notorious criminals, including bank robber Willie Sutton and Al Capone.
HOURS
10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
PRICING
Adults: $12
Seniors: $10
Students: $8
Children (7-12): $8
Children under the age of seven (7) cannot be admitted.
ADMISSION INCLUDES
The “Voices of Eastern State” audio tour of the cellblocks, solitary punishment cells, Al Capone’s Cell, and Death Row, guided tours on special topics like escapes, inmate uprisings and notable inmates (see www.Easternstate.org for daily tour schedule and topics) and a critically-acclaimed series of artists’ installations. All tours and programs are free with admission.
For more information on Independence Visitor Center ticket sales, 215-965-7676 or 800-537-7676.
Click picture to download Eastern State Penitentiary brochure
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