Submitted by xtimewitchx t3_10sttmu in philadelphia
Little_Noodles t1_j74zx80 wrote
Reply to comment by xtimewitchx in How easy is it to explore Pennhurst State School/asylum? by xtimewitchx
Possibly? I definitely grabbed the first link that showed up on Google (on mobile, halfassing it on my way out of work), which may not be the only option.
I can tell you that it’s being managed by a dedicated but small team that maintains a reasonably active onsite presence, but is underfunded and would be justified in winding down public operations during months in which too few people were willing to be outside and in buildings with no temperature control for extended periods.
So it’s possible you’re out of luck this time around. But I would do a search beyond the first hit link I found to make sure. I’d even add that I’ve had good luck emailing organizations like this - I’ve scored many a private tour (not from here specifically, but from similarly sized and smaller organizations) at only a slightly higher than normal donation rate from someone that was going to be there anyway. You wouldn’t get the older ladies that reunion for the tours - but you would get a pretty custom, private tour of an unusual place.
xtimewitchx OP t1_j750fkv wrote
Good idea. I’ll be in that area on Monday so hopefully I can get a hold of someone this weekend
Little_Noodles t1_j75ey7y wrote
Best of luck to you! I've never tried to score a private tour from this group during an off-season, but it is something that often works with similarly sized and smaller organizations. Especially if you mention being willing to pay and having a flexible schedule in your email.
xtimewitchx OP t1_j78c3gv wrote
The main number is actually the curators cell phone. I called twice (bc I missed what the vm said) and didn’t even leave a message. She texted me back very shortly after.
Anyway, it’s $250 for a private tour for 4/5 people. Out of my budget at the moment but def interested in the future.
Gotta figure out some other stuff to do in the area
Little_Noodles t1_j78chup wrote
Yeah, that’s a little steep. The general public tours are much more affordable. Best of luck on the things to do hunt!
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