Your 2026 resolution? See history up close! 🏛️ Step inside America’s first penitentiary at Eastern State and explore original cells, immersive exhibits, and powerful art installations that bring the past to life. What's on your list this year? | Eastern State Penitentiary

Once upon a time, Eastern State Penitentiary was home to a colony of feral cats 🐈 Learn more about animals at Eastern State Penitentiary, including beloved dog Pep, and the role of animals in prisons today in our latest episode of Unlocking History 🔐 Watch the full video on our channel now! | Eastern State Penitentiary

Explore Eastern State Penitentiary's historic cellblocks as the sun goes down during their new 🌙 Night Tours: Summer Twilight! Runs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from May 7 through September 4, 2021. 💡 Tickets must be purchased online in advance. #VisitPhilly | Visit Philly

For a limited time, Eastern State Penitentiary’s historic hospital block is open for self-guided audio tours! 🎧🏥 During select times daily, explore Cellblock 3, hear first-hand stories from those who were incarcerated here, and see the solarium, psychiatric department, hydrotherapy rooms, pharmacy, and X-ray lab. Plus, join an Eastern State Educator for a mini-tour inside the former operating room! Hospital opening hours are posted outside Cellblock 3 daily and are subject to change. | Eastern