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Mon - Sun New Year's Day:2024/01/01 Closed Thanksgiving Day:2024/11/28 Closed Christmas Day:2024/12/25 Closed - Phone:
Main - 215-236-3300
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- 2027 Fairmount Ave Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world and now is a museum with exhibits, tours and programs. Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, this was the world’s first true “penitentiary,” a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of convicts. Admission to Museum includes: "The Voices of Eastern State" Audio Tour, One-hour guided tour, Hands-On History Interactive Experiences, History Exhibits and Series of Artist Installations.
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11/19/07
Provided by YP.comGo to jail, directly to jail. Walk through the jail, and sometimes view an interesting art installation. It really is a fascinating place.
11/19/07
Provided by YP.comWalk through the halls of this damp, dingy prison. Thank goodness that you weren't a prisoner here!