The Ohio State Reformatory, the historic Mansfield prison, featured in the movie “The Shawshank Redemption,” has limited availability for its paranormal events. Sign up now.
Ghost school, ghost hunts and ghost walks are booking up at The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield. The historic building used in movie "The Shawshank Redemption" functions as a museum now.MANSFIELD, Ohio – Ghost enthusiasts have several opportunities to check out one of America’s most haunted locations before the year ends.
, a museum in a former prison and a filming site for “The Shawshank Redemption,” has an international reputation for paranormal activity. The historic prison, which opened in 1896 and housed more than 155,000 inmates over the course of its history before closing in 1990, offers several experiences that have become major attractions for both ghost enthusiasts and curious travelers. It hosts ghost-hunting school, late-night ghost hunts, mini ghost hunts and guided ghost walks.through the Reformatory’s Paranormal Institute has just one remaining 2025 date – July 26. Students arrive at 2:30 p.m. for two hours of classroom instruction followed by a four-hour guided ghost hunt. The July session specifically focuses on audio and electronic voice phenomenon, pareidolia , shadows, and orbs. The cost is $135.have been named one of the Travel Channel’s “101 Things to do before you die.” They run from 7 p.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. Sunday on July 12, August 2 and August 9, November 22, and December 6. Admission is $104 per person, with complimentary beverages throughout the night.are guided tours through the reformatory’s dark corridors, with knowledgeable guides highlighting paranormal hotspots while sharing stories of eerie experiences and deaths that occurred within the walls. These two-hour tours are offered from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 25, August 8, November 5, and December 5. Cost is $45. Beyond its haunted reputation, the Ohio State Reformatory is an architectural treasure. It was nearly demolished after its closure because of a federal court order resulting from inhumane conditions and overcrowding. Local volunteers preserved the reformatory after its closure, and it now operates as a museum and historical site." Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the reformatory has the world’s largest free-standing steel cellblock and hosts various events throughout the year, includingFor serious ghost hunters, the reformatory offers equipment rentals during public paranormal events, including electromagnetic field meters, K2 meters, and laser grids, ranging from $10 to $15. These must be reserved in advance when booking.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our
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