In its stead, ESP has previously hosted two pop-up museums for some of those items and will host a third for 11 days in April. From Thursday, April 2 to Sunday, April 12, temporary exhibit "Escape!" will be on display for visitors.
ESP's treasure trove of items includes everything from shanks to magazines written by inmates, plus plenty of photographs. There's no telling what visitors will find at the pop-up museum, but as ESP experienced plenty of escape-related stories, it's sure to be interesting.
On Tuesday, April 7 ESP will hold one of its "Searchlight Series" events about contemporary corrections. Kirk Bloodsworth and Harold Wilson, who were both convicted for crimes they didn't commit and later released from death row, will speak about their experiences. A reception will follow. The event is free and open to the public, and thus can be paired with a trip to the pop-up museum, which is included with admission.
Pop-Up Museum: Escape!
Thursday, April 2 through Sunday, April 12
10 a.m.-5 p.m. | $10-14
Eastern State Penitentiary
10 a.m.-5 p.m. | $10-14
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave.
(215) 236-3300