As a member, you and your family will enjoy a full year of activities, special events, and unlimited access to the historic site during public hours. As an initial supporter of our membership program, you have the satisfaction of knowing you are among the first to support the preservation efforts at the penitentiary in these crucial early years.
There are four ways to order memberships:
1. You can order online now.
2. You can order over the phone by calling (215) 236-5111 x24.
3. You can print a membership form (see below) and fax it with your credit card information to (215) 236-5289.
4. You can print a membership form (see below) and mail it with your check, money order, or credit card information to the historic site offices:
Eastern State Penitentiary
Membership Department
2027 Fairmount Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Download a membership form:
Adobe PDF document or Microsoft Word document
All members receive:
Additional benefits are listed below. Please note that the tax-deductibility of each membership increases when the member declines his/her Terror Behind the Walls benefits.
$50 ($23 tax-deductible)
Includes all of the benefits listed above for one individual
Includes one Terror Behind the Walls member pass
Member must be present with photo ID.
$100 (no tax-deductibility)
Includes all of the benefits listed above for four individuals
Includes up to four Terror Behind the Walls member passes
Member must be present with photo ID.
$250 ($98 tax-deductible)
These dues will help preserve the murals of the Chaplain's Office.
Includes all benefits listed above for six individuals
Includes donor recognition on Eastern State's website
Includes four Terror Behind the Walls Gold Passes with Quick Passes
Preferred access to ESP Insider programs
Member must be present with photo ID.
$500 ($272 tax-deductible)
These dues will help preserve the murals of the Chaplain's Office.
Includes all benefits listed above for eight individuals
Includes donor recognition on Eastern State's website
Includes up to six Terror Behind the Walls Gold Passes with Quick Passes
Includes two invitations to annual Terror Behind the Walls Kickoff Party
Preferred access to ESP Insider programs
Member must be present with photo ID.
$1,000 ($696 tax-deductible)
These dues will help preserve the murals of the Chaplain's Office.
Includes all benefits listed above for ten individuals
Includes donor recognition on Eastern State's website
Includes up to eight Terror Behind the Walls Gold Passes with Quick Passes
Includes two invitations to annual Terror Behind the Walls VIP Party
Preferred access to ESP Insider programs
Includes a private “Behind the Scenes” tour for ten guests**
Member must be present with photo ID.
Please note: Memberships purchased or renewed on or after September 1, 2013 will receive Terror Behind the Walls passes for 2014.
*Passes are valid on selected 2013 show nights. Member passes are typically valid 10-11 dates in September, October, and November. Gold Passes are typically valid 20-21 dates in September, October, and November.
**Please call Elyssa Kane at (215) 236-5111 x17 or email ek@easternstate.org to arrange.
