This 45-minute in-depth, guide-led tour explores Eastern State's complex history, its ongoing relevance to contemporary social issues, and sets the stage for conversation about justice and the role of prisons in society.
The Guide-Led Tour and Discussion is included with standard admission, subject to availability; however, the only way to guarantee your spot is to purchase date-specific Guide-Led Tour and Discussion tickets online in advance.
Guide-Led Tours are currently available at 12:00 pm every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and at 11:00 am every Saturday and Sunday. The tour begins promptly at the time listed on your ticket, so please plan accordingly.
ASL Guide-Led Tour and Discussion: Once a month, an Eastern State Educator leads the tour in partnership with an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter from Hands UP Productions. Upcoming dates and times are as follows: April 27 at 11 am, May 26 at 11 am, & June 29 at 11 am. This program includes both ASL and voice interpretation. Visitors from the D/deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing communities are welcome to attend. For more information about accessibility at Eastern State, visit www.EasternState.org/access.
Looking for a self-guided experience where you can explore specific interests at your own pace? Check out our audio tour.
Visiting Eastern State with 15 or more people? Or hoping for a more individualized experience? A private group tour might be the best choice for you. Click here to learn more about our group tours.
