Free, family-friendly events in 2026 will explore liberty, justice and reform through exhibits, talks and festivals.

The Eastern State Penitentiary, which today operates as a historical museum drawing thousands of visitors annually to the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was formerly the world's most renowned ...

Eastern State Penitentiary is hosting Shared Light: Winter Celebrations from Dec. 20 to 31, inviting visitors to explore how people found moments of connection and hope inside the prison during the ...

Eastern State Penitentiary will host "Family Weekend: Pets in Prison" Aug. 9 and 10 and Sept. 27 and 28. Terror Behind the Walls, a trip to the Eastern State ...

FAIRMOUNT (WPVI) -- Tis the season to help others, that includes children whose parents won't be home for the holidays. Eastern State Penitentiary kicked off its 6th annual toy drive Monday. It ...