It takes all of us working together to make an impact. Members are a vital part of the Eastern State community. Join today to add your voice to the conversation around the past, present, and future of the criminal justice system. Plus, unlock access to exclusive benefits.
Explore
Daytime historic site admission is always free for members. Learn about the penitentiary’s past. Contemplate our shared future.
Experience
Members receive discounts on select special events. Enjoy free photography equipment passes. Save on merchandise and gifts in the museum store.
Engage
Delve deeper with members-only experiences. Stay up to date with emailed Member News. Connect with others in community.

Core benefits of membership include:
- Free unlimited daytime admission to the historic site
- Free photography equipment passes
- 10% discount in the museum store
- Early ticketing access to select events
- Invitations to members-only experiences
- Exclusive Member News updates by email
- Our gratitude for your support of Eastern State's mission
Keep reading to explore additional benefits at each membership level including one-time guest passes, free admission to 1,000+ other museums through the NARM Association, and more!
Membership Levels
Core benefits for one (1) person plus…
- A one-time discount on one (1) Halloween Nights general admission ticket.
Core benefits for two (2) people plus…
- a one-time discount on two (2) Halloween Nights general admission tickets.
Core benefits for four (4) people plus…
- Four (4) complimentary one-time daytime guest passes
- Free admission for two (2) people to 1,000+ museums nationwide through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association.
- A one-time discount on four (4) Halloween Nights general admission tickets.
Core benefits for eight (8) people plus…
- Eight (8) complimentary one-time daytime guest passes
- Free admission for two (2) people to 1,000+ museums nationwide through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association.
- A one-time discount on four (4) Halloween Nights general admission tickets.
Core benefits for ten (10) people plus…
- Ten (10) complimentary one-time daytime guest passes.
- Free admission for two (2) people to 1,000+ museums nationwide through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association.
- A one-time discount on four (4) Halloween Nights general admission tickets.
Still have questions?
We want to hear from you! Please don’t hesitate to contact Jim Foley, Coordinator of Group and Member Sales, and the Eastern State membership team at [email protected] or (215) 236-5111 x210.
