Eastern State Penitentiary is America's first penitentiary, a 19th-century institution preserved as a historic site to advance public understanding of the criminal justice system. Visitors explore the penitentiary through audio tours narrated by Steve Buscemi, guide-led tours, or self-guided exploration, while engaging with exhibits, art installations, and programs that examine the history and ongoing relevance of incarceration to contemporary society.
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