Eastern State Penitentiary
Tourist attraction
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM
About
Historic prison with tours & exhibits. Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house.
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What to bring
▼Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:
- Comfortable shoes for walking
Best times to visit
▼To avoid crowds at Eastern State Penitentiary:
- Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
- Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
- Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance
Age appropriateness
▼This location is generally recommended for:
Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)
Details
- Address2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
- 📞Phone(215) 236-3300
- 🕒HoursMonday:10 AM–5 PMTuesday:10 AM–5 PMWednesday:10 AM–5 PMThursday:10 AM–5 PMFriday:10 AM–5 PMSaturday:10 AM–5 PMSunday:10 AM–5 PM
Features
Service options
- Onsite services: Onsite services available
Accessibility
- Assisted listening devices: Offers assisted listening devices
- Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
- Gift shop: Has gift shop
Amenities
- Offers tours: Offers tours
- Restroom: Has restroom
- Restaurant: No restaurant
Crowd
- Family-friendly: Family-friendly
Children
- Good for kids: Good for kids
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