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Eastern State Penitentiary

Map2027 Fairmount Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-236-3300
    Categories:
  • Fall Fun
  • History Museums & Sites

Description:

Built in 1829, this historical prison once housed Al Capone. Not for the faint of heart or little ones, audio tours of cells tell about daily life, stories of escapes & other tales from the voices of inmates & officers.

KIDBIT: Not recommended for children 7 and younger.

Accessibility Details

The penitentiary complex is not fully ADA compliant.

Additional Information:

Website: http://www.easternstate.org
E-mail Address: info@easternstate.org
County: PA - Philadelphia
For SpecialKids: Wheelchair Accessible
Ages: All Ages/Families
Elementary School Age
Middle School & Teens
Parents
Offers Field Trips?: yes
Grades for Field Trips: 2
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Fall Fun: Halloween
Haunted Houses
Parties: yes
Free/Discounted Museum Days: Art-Reach Access Program
Delaware County Library Museum Pass Program

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