Daytime Admission - Self-Guided Audio Tour
Admission includes "The Voices of Eastern State" Audio Tour, Mini Tours, exhibits, & artist installations. Hours of operation are subject to change. Please visit EasternState.org for the current museum operating schedule.
Daytime Admission - Guide-Led Tour & Discussion
Admission guarantees your spot on the Guide-Led Tour & Discussion & also includes our audio tour, Mini Tours, exhibits, & artist installations. Weekdays at 12 pm. Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am.
Membership
Explore Eastern State’s long-abandoned cellblocks. Immerse yourself in history. Delve deeper into meaningful conversations about criminal justice reform. Become an Eastern State Member today and receive exclusive benefits.
Justice 101: From Rosa Parks to Joan Little: A screening and conversation about Civil Rights and Criminal Justice Education
Free event. Advance registration required. Join us for a screening of the documentary “Free Joan Little” followed by a discussion with director Yoruba Richen.
Justice 101: Prison Gerrymandering
Free event. Advance registration required. Join us for a conversation on prison gerrymandering, a practice that distorts our democratic process and dilutes the political power of communities across the nation.
In-Person Scout Day (Spring 2026)
In person at Eastern State. Members of Scouting America, Girl Scouts of the USA, and all youth — join us for a day of interactive discussions and activities. Learn about the penitentiary’s history and the fields of architecture and historic preservation.
Justice 101: Philly Saves: Adaptive Reuse of Sites of Memory and Trauma
Free event. Advance registration required. Join us for a conversation on the challenges and opportunities for women as they reenter society post-incarceration. Join us for a conversation on prison gerrymandering, a practice that distorts our democra
Pay-What-You-Wish Night: Faith, Reentry, and Prison Reform
Join us for an interfaith dialogue on faith, reentry, and prison reform, bringing together Jewish, Christian, and Muslim leaders to explore how religious traditions shape American rehabilitation and moral responsibility.
Summer Nights At Eastern State Penitentiary
Eastern State Penitentiary opens its gates this summer for Summer Nights! Each week features a new theme combining history, culture, entertainment, immersive experiences, and exclusive access to one of Philly’s most unique landmarks.
Wawa Welcome America: Pay-What-You-Wish Museum Night 2026
As part of this year’s Wawa Welcome America festival, enjoy an exclusive, pay-what-you-wish evening of Summer Nights. Explore the historic site, learn about preservation, and see rarely seen areas. $1 fee per ticket.
Gift Cards
Give the gift of an Eastern State Penitentiary experience! Gift cards can be used to purchase Daytime Admission or admission to Wednesday Nights. Not valid for Halloween Nights or other special events.
Gift of Membership
Give the gift of membership to Eastern State Penitentiary! Members receive exciting and exclusive benefits, like free daytime admission, invitations to exclusive events, discounts to ticketed experiences, and so much more.