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Eastern State may be the most photogenic place you see in years! You are welcome to take photographs of the Penitentiary for your own use and enjoyment. Please observe the rules in our General Policies for All Photographers.
We ask that you honor these policies when photographing at Eastern State Penitentiary:
- Do not block any pathways or exhibits, or leave backpacks or tripods in these areas.
- Refrain from loud conversations and avoid gathering along the audio tour route.
- No Smoking is permitted anywhere within the penitentiary complex.
- Please do not touch or move any objects or artifacts.
- No models or props are permitted during public hours.
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There is a $10.00 fee, per person for all non-members to bring a tripod, monopod, easel, sketching stool etc. onto the site. This pass is valid for the entire season. There is no fee for handheld cameras. (Groups of 15 or more purchasing tripod passes will received a discounted rate of $5.00 per person, per pass).
Visitors purchasing a Tripod Pass are required to sign a form agreeing to abide by our "General Policies for All Photographers" when purchasing a Tripod Pass. No equipment, other than a single tripod, monopod, easel or stool, are permitted during public hours.
- Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site requires the location credit "Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, PA" in all uses of penitentiary photos in print, on the web, in broadcast, and in any other public medium.
- Eastern State Penitentiary assumes no responsibility for loss, theft, or damage to equipment.
We ask that you honor these policies when photographing at Eastern State Penitentiary:
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During the winter months, the penitentiary complex is only accessible by guided tour. Photography is allowed (no tripods), as long as it does not distract or delay the group. Please see our Winter Adventure Tour page for additional information.
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