Eastern State Penitentiary
A radial prison that opened in 1829 and once held the gangster Al Capone. It is now a historic ruin and museum.
The prison pioneered the radial layout for solitary confinement, which influenced hundreds of prisons around the world. Today, the peeling cell blocks and corridors have been preserved. The audio tour, voiced by actor Steve Buscemi, includes Capone's luxurious cell. Admission is about $25, and online booking is recommended. From September to November, the prison hosts the horror-themed 'Halloween Nights' event after dark.
Opening hours
10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Rodin Museum
- Barnes Foundation
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- The Franklin Institute
- Boathouse Row & Fairmount Park
- Mütter Museum
- LOVE Park
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts