Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you still do tours when it is raining?
A: Yes.

Q: Do you have a roof?
A: Yes.

Q: Are the tours guided?
A: Currently, yes.

Q: Do you take credit cards?
A: Yes, we accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover.

Q: Are there a lot of stairs on the tour?
A: Yes.

Q: Are the tours handicap accessible?
A: No. There are several flights of stairs on the tour routes. Please call the office to schedule a special tour of the bottom level.

Q: Can you take pictures or video?
A: Snapshots can be taken during your tour. No photographs may be used for personal profit. Photographs of the working correctional facility directly behind the Ohio State Reformatory are STRICTLY PROHIBITED!

Q: Are there still inmates incarcerated there?
A: No.

Q: Are kids allowed on the tour?
A: The tours are not recommended for children under 7 years old or for pregnant women due to the amounts of lead-based paint in the building.

Q: Do I have to make a reservation or call ahead for tickets to the historic tours?
A: No. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Q: If your tours have concluded for the season, can you still come out and walk around the prison?
A: No.