Every Day, Twelve Months A Year:

10am to 5pm
(last entry: 4pm)

Summer Twilight Hours:
June through August
Wednesday evenings until 8 pm
Last Entry: 7 pm
No reservations necessary.

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Children under the age of 7 cannot be admitted.

Ticket Office (215) 236-3300

Admission Includes
(March 15 through November only)

(4) The Restored Synagogue & Exhibit on Jewish Life at Eastern State::

360° view Synagogue	360° view Exhibit

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We're Hiring: Two new full-time positions
ESP is accepting resumes for a Group Tour and Administrative Assistant and a Marketing and Development Assistant

ESP seeks art installation proposals for its 2011 tour season.
All proposals are due by Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 4:00 pm.

2010 Annual Appeal continues
Imagine encountering evidence of an Eastern State inmate's spiritual life!

We're Hiring: Tour Guides and Museum Shop Staff
ESP is now accepting resumes for Tour Guides and Museum Shop Staff.

Take Advantage of the City Pass Winter Special!
Philadelphia City Pass is a great way for locals and visitors to save money and time.

Members' Photo Contest
See the winners of this year's Members' Photo Contest

Travelocity Gnome visits Eastern State Penitentiary
The Roaming Gnome visits ESP.

Sutton vs. Klinedinst - See Who Won Our Tunnel Escape Debate!
August 2009

Now Accepting Memberships Online!
New Memberships and Renewals Accepted

Notable Inmates Section Added to Website
This new online resource sheds light on some of ESP’s lesser known inmates

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