Free Museum Day At Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

Experience Eastern State’s historic cellblocks as the sun goes down with a special free evening of our new program Night Tours: Summer Twilight. Admission includes:

History exhibits like Al Capone’s Cell and Death Row

“The Voices of Eastern State” Audio Tour, narrated by actor Steve Buscemi

Award-winning exhibits about prisons today and the root causes of mass incarceration

Site-specific artist installations

And more!

During your visit, grab a drink and relax in The Fair Chance Beer Garden while you reflect on the penitentiary’s history and the legacy of criminal justice reform through hands-on activities. Activities focus on art, writing, and music and prompt conversation on issues of justice today. As you exit, view a new, digital artist installation by Andrea Walls, co-commissioned by Mural Arts Philadelphia, and projected onto Eastern State’s façade.

Pre-registration is strongly recommended. 

Guests are highly encouraged to check each museum website for information about onsite health and safety guidelines that may be in place during your visit.