Eastern State will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (Wednesday and Thursday, December 24 and 25). We’ll be open and operating under normal business hours on all other days this week.
Animals play an important role in many of our lives, so it should come as no surprise that the same holds true for people in prison. Learn more about animals at Eastern State Penitentiary, including beloved dog Pep, and the role of animals in prisons today.