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May 25, 2023 – September 4, 2023
Night Tours: Summer Twilight
Thursday through Sunday evenings, May 25 to September 3, 2023. Plus, Memorial Day and Labor Day. Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to Eastern State Penitentiary. Admission includes everything we offer by day and more like The Fair Chance Beer Garden.
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June 17, 2023, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: Getting Inked | Tattooing in Prisons
Members only. Registration required. In-Person. Myke Chambers, a renowned local tattoo artist, will discuss the legacy of prison tattooing and the skill and ingenuity required to tattoo behind bars.
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June 30, 2023, 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
EL BENTLY 448 at Night Tours: Summer Twilight
In partnership with Die Jim Crow Records, Eastern State is proud to present a performance by rap artist EL BENTLY 448 during Night Tours: Summer Twilight.
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July 3, 2023, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wawa Welcome America: Free Museum Night
Free. Advance reservations strongly recommended. Enjoy after-hours access to the penitentiary and take part in exclusive programming in The Fair Chance Beer Garden.
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July 15, 2023, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: Building Halloween Nights | A Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Members only. Registration required. In-Person. Explore fan-favorite attractions. Get a sneak peek at new additions coming this fall. Learn what it takes to plan and build our Halloween festival each year.
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August 19, 2023, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: Preservation in Action | A Hardhat Tour of Cellblock 14
Members only. Registration required. In-Person. Uncover the history of Cellblock 14, which once held young and first-time prisoners at Eastern State. Learn about current and future efforts to preserve this space.
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September 10, 2023, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
CollegeFest: Free Student Admission Day
Show your CollegeFest ticket for free daytime admission to Eastern State Penitentiary between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm!
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September 16, 2023, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: Healthcare Behind Bars | A Conversation with Dr. Bruce Herdman
Members only. Registration required. Hybrid. Hear about healthcare in Philadelphia’s jails from Dr. Bruce Herdman, Chief of Medical Operations for the Philadelphia Department of Prisons. Then, tour Eastern State’s hospital block.
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September 22, 2023 – November 11, 2023
Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary
Select nights, September 22 through November 11. This immersive, theatrical experience features five thrilling haunted houses plus historic tours, themed bars, live entertainment, and more!
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October 21, 2023, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: Scanned, Sealed, Delivered | Mail in Pennsylvania Prisons
Members only. Registration required. Hybrid. Consider the impact of recent changes to how mail is processed in Pennsylvania prisons. Then, write a postcard to someone who is currently incarcerated in PA.
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November 18, 2023, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: From Matrons to Muncy | Women at Eastern State
Members only. Registration required. Hybrid. Explore the history of women at Eastern State including the nearly 1,000 women incarcerated here and the “matrons” appointed to oversee them.
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November 24, 2023 – December 21, 2023
Holiday Toy Drive
BOGO Daytime Tour Admission for Anyone Who Donates. Donate a toy in exchange for "Buy One, Get One Free" daytime tour admission to Eastern State Penitentiary.
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December 16, 2023, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: Holiday Toy Drive | Sort & Pack With Us
Members only. Registration required. In-Person. Help spread cheer to justice-impacted children this holiday season by assisting as we sort and pack toys donated to our annual Holiday Toy Drive.
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December 20, 2023 – January 3, 2024
Pop-Up Museum
Included with admission. For a limited time only, a selection of artifacts from the penitentiary's archives will be on display. Theme to be determined.
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