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Artist Installations

There are three new and 11 returning artist installations on view in 2017. The projects were chosen for their ability to address Eastern State’s primary themes—including perspectives on the contemporary American criminal justice system and the penitentiary’s fascinating past—with a memorable, thought-provoking approach.

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site has commissioned site-specific artist installations since 1995. To date, more than 100 artists have created work for the penitentiary.

Artist installations are included with standard admission.


2017 American Aliance of Museums Excellence in Exhibitions Overall Winner