Preservation and construction experts have been busy all year long stabilizing, restoring and preserving several buildings at the Old Joliet Prison.
Please note updated 2025 Tour Hours for the Old Joliet Prison
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Summer 2025
SELF GUIDED TOURS: June: Thursday thru Monday from Noon-4:00 pm (last entry at 4:00 pm)
July/August: Open seven days/week from Noon-4:00 pm (last entry at 4:00 pm
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING GUIDED HARD HAT TOURS: 2nd and 4th Saturday mornings 9:00 am
BEHIND THE SCENES ARTIFACTS TOURS: Check Special Event Page for Availability
GUIDED HISTORY TOURS: 1st Saturday Morning 10:00 am
GUIDED HISTORY TOURS IN SPANISH: 3rd Saturday morning 10:00 am
GUIDED EVENING "PRISON AFTER DARK" TOURS: Will be added as weather improves
FLASHLIGHT TOURS: Friday and Saturday in October. Tickets available now!
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Please note updated 2025 Tour Hours for the Old Joliet Prison
Click on the Book button to register for your tour now!
Summer 2025
SELF GUIDED TOURS: June: Thursday thru Monday from Noon-4:00 pm (last entry at 4:00 pm)
July/August: Open seven days/week from Noon-4:00 pm (last entry at 4:00 pm
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING GUIDED HARD HAT TOURS: 2nd and 4th Saturday mornings 9:00 am
BEHIND THE SCENES ARTIFACTS TOURS: Check Special Event Page for Availability
GUIDED HISTORY TOURS: 1st Saturday Morning 10:00 am
GUIDED HISTORY TOURS IN SPANISH: 3rd Saturday morning 10:00 am
GUIDED EVENING "PRISON AFTER DARK" TOURS: Will be added as weather improves
FLASHLIGHT TOURS: Friday and Saturday in October. Tickets available now!
CHECK BACK FOR AVAILABILITY!
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Old Joliet Prison – 2025 Tour Season
