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

Ever wondered what’s behind the areas you can’t see on tour? 👀 Eastern State’s kitchen complex has a history we’re still discovering. Our preservation team has been surveying and collecting data on the area for study by Weitzman Preservation . We know little (for now!) about the storehouse in this complex, but we’re always uncovering new pieces of Eastern State’s history. Follow along as we learn more about America’s most historic prison. 🏰 | Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary is more than just a Halloween destination–it’s a national historic site that preserves America’s most historic prison. Not only can you support their mission by attending Halloween Nights, but a visit to the museum in the daytime can deepen your understanding of the justice system and its impact today. | Eastern State Penitentiary