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Paranormal Programs at Mansfield Reformatory

OSR has a long, documented history of paranormal activity and is a premiere location for all paranormal enthusiasts. The Ohio State Reformatory provides several ways to interact with the macabre history of the stunning limestone architecture of the former prison.

Most of our paranormal programs are conducted in the evening with the assistance of an experienced and knowledgeable guide. Ghost hunting books and merchandise are available through our museum store and online.

public ghost hunts, paranormal programs, mrpsPublic Ghost Hunts  |  For ages 18+

Public Ghost Hunts are public paranormal investigations of OSR on select Saturday nights from March-August and in late November/early December. Participants MUST be 18 years or older.

Evening Schedule:

  • Arrive between 6 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to complete registration. The Museum Store will only be open during that time.
  • Tours depart at 7:10 p.m.
  • Water, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be available throughout the evening.
  • Independent investigating will run until 3 a.m.
  • OSR staff and volunteers will be available all evening for assistance.

Facility Highlights:

  • 250,000 square feet of facility to investigate.
  • Walk the range on the sixth tier of the world's largest free-standing cell block.
  • East and West Cell Block, Solitary Confinement, Chapel, Attic, and Administration

 

Book a Hunt

*Guests attending a Ghost Hunt MUST be 18 years old. Guests 18 and older MUST bring a valid photo ID. Guests who fail to provide photo ID or proof of age may be denied entry.


public ghost hunts, paranormal programs, mrpsPrivate Paranormal Investigation  |  For ages 18+

Groups and professional ghost hunters will enjoy the exclusivity of a private event. Participants MUST be 18 years or older.

Evening Schedule:

  • Check-in is at 6 p.m.
  • OSR staff will review the rules and regulations for the hunt.
  • Following introduction, staff will lead you on a 1-hour guided tour.
  • After the tour, the lights will be turned off.
  • Independent investigate runs until 3 a.m.
  • Water, coffee, tea, and hot cocoa will be served throughout the night.
  • The Museum Store will be open only by request.

Cost and Payment Details

  • Friday and Saturday: $3,000 for 30 people or less. Cost is $100/person for more than 30 people. Maximum of 100 guests.
  • Sunday through Thursday: $1,500 for 15 people or less. Cost is $100/person for more than 15 people. Maximum of 100 guests.
  • A non-refundable deposit of $500 must be made 2 weeks after placing your hunt on the calendar. The balance due must be received at least 2 weeks prior to your hunt, along with all license agreements/waivers.
  • Payments are to be submitted by the ORGANIZER ONLY, in (1) one complete payment. Multiple forms of payment will not be accepted. We currently accept company check, money order, or credit card payments. DO NOT SEND CASH. The ORGANIZER must also collect and submit ALL license agreements as one completely package. Individually submitted agreements will not be accepted.

Rules and regulations for public hunts apply to private hunts. No private paranormal investigations will be scheduled September - Mid-November. Further questions and inquiries can be addressed to Kathy Feketik via email (kathy@mrps.org).

 

Book a Private Paranormal Investigation

*Guests attending a Public and/or Private Ghost Hunt MUST be 18 years old. Guests 18 and older MUST bring a valid photo ID. Guests who fail to provide photo ID or proof of age may be denied entry.


public ghost hunts, paranormal programs, mrpsGhost Walks  |  For ages 13+

Let our ghostly guides fill you with stories of hauntings and horror as they lead you through the prison in the dark. Available select Friday nights from March-August and in late November/Early December.

Evening Schedule:

  • Arrive between 7 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. to complete registration. The Museum store will only be open during this time.
  • 2-hour lights off tour will begin at 8 p.m.

Book a Ghost Walk

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*Guests attending a Ghost Walk MUST be at least 13 years old and accompanied by an adult. Guests 18 and older MUST bring a valid photo ID. Guests 13-17 years old MUST provide a photo ID or proof of age, like a birth certificate (this can be scanned or photographed) or a grade card. Guests who fail to provide photo ID or proof of age may be denied entry.


 

 

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

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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.