Public 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Private 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Ghost 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.
- 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
*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.