The Ohio State Reformatory Experience

Stroll the halls and visit the cells of some of history's toughest criminals. Tour the intact set of world’s favorite movie, The Shawshank Redemption. Whether you're reliving scenes from classic films, hunting for the paranormal, or basking in beautiful Romanesque architecture, take a walk through history — here at The Ohio State Reformatory.

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Tour the Reformatory

Choose from themed tours
or take a self-guided tour.
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Relive The Shawshank Redemption

Explore the filming site
of the world’s top-rated movie.
Shawshank >>

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Encounter the Paranormal

Hunt the prison with our
team of paranormal experts.
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Facts of the Reformatory

This famous prison is made of legends. Discover its storied past.
About the Prison >>

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Listen to Stories

Hear stories about the past, present, and future of the Ohio State Reformatory.
Stories >>

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Become a Member

Support the preservation by joining our membership today.
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Explore the Museum Store

Capture and carry with you the spirit of the Reformatory.

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Gift Cards Are Now Available!

Gift Cards Are Now Available!

We are excited to announce that gift cards are now available online and on-site!

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The Ohio State Reformatory
100 Reformatory Rd, Mansfield, OH 44905
Phone: (419) 522-2644 • Email: info@mrps.org

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Copyright © 2023 The Ohio State Reformatory Preservation Society. All rights reserved.

The Ohio State Reformatory is open 11am-4pm daily.

$19 per person for self-guided tours (Labor Day-November 17th), $35 per person for guided tours.

The tour route is adjusted Labor Day-November 17th due to the Blood Prison Haunted House setup. A $6 discount will be offered on self-guided tickets during this time. Guided tours will still be 90-minutes long and are still full-price, but the tour visits different areas than normal. There is no access to solitary confinement, the ground floor of the cell blocks, the showers, or the bullpen. If you want full access to the tour route, please plan to attend outside of this window.

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*Except major holidays, like Labor Day, and some blackout dates. Please see calendar.