Ghost hunters Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
6abc (Oct. 26, 2020) says the prison "has attracted ghost hunters from across the globe because of suspected paranormal activity." Source: 6abc. The site's own code of conduct bans paranormal investigations on visits. Source: Eastern State.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The penitentiary held prisoners from 1829 to 1971 (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public Open daily 10 am–5 pm March–November; January–February and December 1–22 it is open Wednesday–Monday, 10–5, closed Tuesdays; daily again December 23–31; closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (Hours). Online adult admission is $21 (Know before you go). Paranormal investigation gear is banned (Code of conduct). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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