Old Joliet Prison

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Guided Old Joliet Prison History Tours are BACK! 😎✨Our first tour of the season kicks off today, June 6th. We still have...
06/06/2026

Guided Old Joliet Prison History Tours are BACK! 😎✨

Our first tour of the season kicks off today, June 6th. We still have a few tickets available! Tickets may be available in the gift shop if there is room on the tour, but we suggest booking for tours in advance online!

Tours will run every Saturday and Sunday at noon through September, with the exception of holidays! Please arrive 10 minutes early for check-in to ensure your tour group can leave at its scheduled time!

Purchase your guided history tour tickets today at the link below! 🎟

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Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day! We look forward to inviting you back to visit the Old Joliet Prison tomorrow, Ma...
05/25/2026

Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day!

We look forward to inviting you back to visit the Old Joliet Prison tomorrow, May 26th, at 10AM. We will be open 7 days a week from 10am-4pm!

Buy tickets online at jolietprison.org or at the gift shop upon arrival!

On May 22nd, 1858, the first 53 inmates arrived at the site of what would be known famously as the "Illinois State Penit...
05/23/2026

On May 22nd, 1858, the first 53 inmates arrived at the site of what would be known famously as the "Illinois State Penitentiary." This marked the beginning of 168 years of history behind its towering limestone walls. More than a century and a half later, the Joliet Prison has remained a defining piece of Joliet's history and continues to be a powerful symbol of the people and stories that shaped its lasting legacy.

For more information about the Old Joliet Prison, please visit JolietPrison.org

05/02/2026

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Good morning from the Old Joliet Prison! 🌖After a day of community and baseball, plans have changed just a little, and t...
05/01/2026

Good morning from the Old Joliet Prison! 🌖

After a day of community and baseball, plans have changed just a little, and the prison will be taking a much needed day of rest (and clean-up.) 🧹

The Old Joliet Prison will be closed today, May 1st, so we can prepare for the rest of the weekends activities! Come back Saturday and Sunday for $15 admission and a chance to catch even more baseball (local little league and adult rec leagues will be the stars of the show!)

📍Saturday: 9AM open, 6PM last entry, gates will close at 7:00PM
📍Sunday: 9AM open, 4PM last entry, gates will close at 5:30PM.

In the meantime… we encourage everyone to visit the new Joliet City Square tonight for “Sounds on 66” from 4-7PM! ✨ Joliet City Center Partnership

We look forward to seeing returning and new faces throughout the rest of the weekend! ⚾️

🚨The Big House Ballgame🚨This isn't your average game day... It is better! The Big House Ballgame is set to kick off the ...
05/01/2026

🚨The Big House Ballgame🚨

This isn't your average game day...

It is better! The Big House Ballgame is set to kick off the Route 66 Centennial Celebration with a first pitch at 3:05pm⚾🔒

📺 Watch for free: frontierleaguetv.com

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Our event is powered by incredible Joliet based nonprofit organizations that have generously donated their time and ener...
04/30/2026

Our event is powered by incredible Joliet based nonprofit organizations that have generously donated their time and energy to make this experience possible.
Every dollar donated goes directly to these organizations and will be split evenly among them.
Your generosity helps extend their impact far beyond today. Thank you for supporting the people who are giving so much to make this event happen!

04/30/2026

Catch all the action at The Big House Ballgame live on Frontierleaguetv.com for free! Thursday, April 30 at 2:55 PM CDT!

04/30/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY // The Big House Ball Game

Tomorrow, Thursday, April 30, 2026, 'The Big House Ball Game' is taking place at the Old Joliet Prison (1125 Collins St) throughout the day. Please plan for traffic delays and a large amount of pedestrian traffic in the area during this time. Joliet Police will be on site for traffic control, event security, & police presence; please follow all directions given by JPD personnel on scene.

PARKING DETAILS
•General Parking: Grass area behind the old women’s prison, enter off Woodruff Ave (first come, first serve)
•Staff Parking: West prison lot, enter off Hills Ave
•ADA/Handicap Parking: South prison lot
•Motorcycle Parking: Northeast corner of Woodruff & Collins, in front of the women’s prison
•Ridesharing Drop-off/Pick-up area: South prison lot

In accordance with Illinois law, Joliet Police will also be operating drone technology at the event to allow for real-time public safety monitoring by a certified drone pilot. Joliet Police request attendees to immediately report any suspicious persons or activity by calling 9-1-1.

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1125 N. Collins Street
Joliet, IL
60432

Telephone

+13129781282

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