Go Beyond the Forbidden Walls

Built in 1858, the iconic Old Joliet Prison was built as a powerful showpiece. Now, you can walk in the footsteps of famous and fictional criminals with one of several different tours – including Historical, Photography and more.

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The Great Joliet Prison Break-In

August 24, 2019 – A fundraiser for the Old Joliet Prison, featuring The Ides of March, The Nikki Hill Band, and a lot more. It’s a Party on the Prison Lawn! Food trucks and beer vendors will be on site. Find out more and get your tickets by clicking the button.

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Take a Prison Tour

Go Behind the Forbidden Walls
of Old Joliet Prison

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Great Joliet Prison Break In

August 24, 2019
Featuring The Ideas of March

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Art From the Ashes

Find out more about this unique exhibit at the Joliet Area Historical Museum.

COMING SOON

2019 Community Volunteer Days

May 22, 2019

Help us further showcase the Old Joliet Prison to the world by volunteering for our Community Volunteer Cleanup Days – Saturdays from 8am – 12pm.

Over 200 Volunteers Help Clean Up Prison During 2019 Trades Day

May 4, 2019

A combined effort from union workers, contractors, and community members resulted in around two hundred volunteers on site this morning for a total of roughly 600 volunteer hours.

Three Rivers Construction Alliance Comes Together to Install ADA Accessible Sidewalk

Apr 26, 2019

The hard-working Union members of the Three Rivers Construction Alliance helped install a new sidewalk between the parking lot and East Sallyport at the prison.