The historic site is available to rent for various functions — conferences, panel discussions, book launches, private events, photo and film shoots, and more! Use the resources below to learn more about renting the site and to request your reservation online.
Please note: We do not offer paranormal investigations. Thank you for your understanding!
Site Rentals
Host your next event at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, a unique, world-class event setting. Our in-house event planning team will work with you to guarantee that your event is a success. We are happy to collaborate with you to create a custom rental package that meets your needs. Site rentals are available April through August, pending availability and alignment with our mission.
REQUEST INFOPhotography & Filmmaking
Any photographer or filmmaker wishing to photograph or film models, conduct shoots that require equipment, record a podcast episode, or livestream may schedule a private shoot to take place outside of public operating hours, pending availability and alignment with our mission.
REQUEST INFOPlease Note:
Event rentals are for private, pre-existing groups only. Tickets cannot be sold to the general public, and events cannot be advertised online. Eastern State will not advertise nor publicly endorse any private event rentals. If it is determined that tickets are being sold for an existing site rental, it will be immediately canceled without a refund. In addition to ticketed events, Eastern State does not rent the site for graduations, proms, wedding receptions, dance parties, concerts, paranormal investigations, or any event in conflict with the mission of our organization. Respect for the people who lived and worked at the penitentiary must be exercised at all times. Costumes and décor, including, but not limited to, prison uniforms, handcuffs, straitjackets, etc. are prohibited. Availability is first come, first served and is not secured until the deposit is received. Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site is a stabilized ruin without permanent climate control. (Temporary climate control is available for a fee.) Events operate rain or shine, and we encourage guests to dress for the weather. For all outdoor events scheduled to take place during public hours (10:00 am to 5:00 pm), we require that a rain hold be placed on a tent. The tenting fee is separate from the rental fee and is not included in our base rental costs. Tenting estimates can be obtained by contacting our exclusive tenting company, Anthony Party Rentals. Additional policies and restrictions may apply.