Old Joliet Prison Tours

Prison After Dark -  Self Guided - General History 

No tickets will be mailed. Your name and the names of all registered guests will be entered on a check-in list. Guests will provide their name upon arrival

• ​All participants will be required to sign a digital waiver of liability/hold harmless agreement before entering.
• Guests/Tours will meet at the Old Joliet Prison Check-In/Gift Shop Building in the main parking lot off of Collins Street in front of the prison
• Old Joliet Prison Address: 1125 Collins Street, Joliet, IL 60432   (312) 978-1282
• Closed toe shoes should be worn and dress for the weather as tours will be happening rain or shine
• Please check your calendar before purchasing your tickets. Once sold, tickets are non-refundable
• Tours are not currently ADA approved. Approximately 70% of the tour is accessible for all patrons

*Please keep in mind this is mostly an outside, approximate 1 mile walking tour. Should you need any special accommodations, please contact info@jolietmuseum.org

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​"Self-Guided Prison Tour"

Self-Guided Tour

Walk the site at your own pace. Informational signs are stationed throughout the grounds providing historical information and photos. The North Segregation Building, East cellhouse, Inmate Dining Room and Captain's Court  is open to walk through. Tour hours between 10am and 5pm

• General Public: $20
• Museum Members: Free 
• Children (ages 3-12): $10
• Children under the age of 3 are free

To sign up for a Self-Guided Prison Tour, click on the button or call (312)-978-1282 during regular business hours and weekends

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​"General History Prison Tour"

General History Prison Tour

• General Public: $30
• Museum Member: $25

​A 90-minute walking tour of the Old Joliet Prison lead by docents and trained tour guides from the Joliet Area Historical Museum. This tour talks about the general history of the site from when it was first opened in 1858 till its closure in 2002. This historic tour is a great introduction to the Prison and its history. This tour takes you into the East and West Cell Houses, North Segregation Bldg., Cafeteria and the Chapel.

To sign up for a General History Prison Tour, click on the button or call (312)-978-1282 during regular business hours and weekends

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​"Prison After Dark Tour"

Prison After Dark Tour

• ​General Public: $40
• Museum Member: $35

A 90-minute walking tour covering the darker side of the Prison. This historical tour will cover some of the more macabre stories as you walk through the site at dusk. This tour takes you into the East and West Cell Houses, North Segregation Bldg. and Chapel

Disclaimer: This tour does not involve ghost hunting or paranormal activity and is not recommended for small children

To sign-up for a Prison After Dark Tour, click on the button or call (312)-978-1282 during regular business hours and weekends

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