$17 per participant. Online via Zoom.

Advance registration required. Online pass link forthcoming.

Eastern State invites members of Scouting America, Girl Scouts of the USA, and all youth to join us online via Zoom from anywhere in the world on Sunday, December 7, 2025 for Virtual Scout Day: Architecture!

Led by our engaging staff, all Virtual Scout Day participants will enjoy interactive discussions and activities. Members of Scouting America and Girl Scouts of the USA will also meet badge requirements.

Explore the 142-year history of the world’s first penitentiary. Consider what life was like for the 85,000 people who lived and worked inside its walls. Discover the influence of Eastern State’s unique architecture, copied by 300+ prisons worldwide. Reflect on the ethics of prison architecture. Discuss the challenges & rewards of preserving a National Historic Landmark. Learn about careers in the fields of architecture & historic preservation.

There are no refunds for cancellations or unused tickets. Still have questions? Check out our FAQ at EasternState.org/ScoutDays.

We strive to make the penitentiary and our site, programs, and exhibits accessible to all visitors. Click here to learn more about accessibility and accommodations at ESPHS.