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. Tours today include the cellblocks, solitary punishment cells, Al Capone's Cell, and Death Row.

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
Not recommended for children under the age of seven

Location
2027 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA
19130

Tickets for sale at the Independence Visitor Center information desk, 6th and Market Sts.

For more information on Independence Visitor Center ticket sales, call 215-965-7676 or 800-537-7676.