Due to Richland County's current Health Advisory, masks are required to enter & tour The Ohio State Reformatory.
Tours
Discover The Ohio State Reformatory
There’s a tour to match your passions, no matter what brings you here. Explore the OSR’s 250,000 square feet through self-guided tours on your own or with an audio wand.
Self-Guided tours are currently available. »
Guided tours are currently limited. »
NEW! Virtual Guided tours are coming soon. »
Tickets & Admission
| TICKETS | SELF-GUIDED | GUIDED |
| Adult (18 & up) | $25 | N/A |
| Students (ages 7-17) | $23 | N/A |
| Seniors (ages 55+) | $23 | N/A |
| College ID/Military | $23 | N/A |
| Youth (6 and under) | Free | N/A |
| Audio Wand | $5 | N/A |
Guided Tours (Currently Limited)
Choose from one (or more!) of the guided tours below to learn about the rich history of the reformatory from a knowledgeable tour guide.
Tour Duration: Approx. 1.5 hours
Thursday - Sunday 11:30AM and 2:30PM
$250 Per tour for the entire group.
Requires a 2 day advance notice to book.
Call or email Rita Miller-Bunker to schedule and for more information! (419) 522-2644 or rita@mrps.org.
History Meets Hollywood Tour
(Currently Unavailable)
Explore the reformatory’s historical prison timeline alongside the equally iconic, fictional story of Andy Dufresne from the 1994 film, The Shawshank Redemption. Tour also includes information on the warden’s living quarters and other films and music videos filmed onsite.
Beyond the Bars Tour
(Currently Unavailable)
Access the areas of the Reformatory not open to the general public. The tour includes the West Attic, stories of inmate punishment, the “yard” where Andy and Red would sit and talk, the sub-basement, and the inner workings of The Ohio State Reformatory.
Note: This tour includes extensive stair climbing.
Inmate Confessions Tour
(Available)
Learn about life behind bars from tour guide Michael Humphrey, who spent 14 months here in the late 1960s. Michael leads you through a normal day for an inmate and shares stories that have stuck with him all these years.
Note: This tour contains adult themes and is intended for a mature audience. Children under the age of 13 are not permitted on the Life of an Inmate Tour unless they are accompanied by a consenting parent or guardian. Please be advised that this tour contains strong language, graphic descriptions of violence and abuse, themes of injustice, cruelty, and inhumane treatment of prisoners. If you become uncomfortable with the content of this tour, please inform a staff member and they will escort you to your preferred location of The Ohio State Reformatory.
Shawshank Bus Tour
(Currently Unavailable)
Tour the Shawshank Trail in style! Visit 11 filming locations in 3 hours while being led by a professional guide. Finish with a walking tour of Shawshank Prison using Andy's entrance.
Note: Children under the age of 13 are not permitted on the Shawshank Bus Tour. Please be advised that this tour is rain or shine. The minimum number of guests is 6 and the maximum is 12. The total tour duration is 4.5 hours. This tour is available Saturday and Sundays at 8:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.Dates, Discounts, and Tour Information
STUDENT, SENIOR, AND MILITARY DISCOUNTS
A $2.00 discount will be given to any sort of student, Senior Citizens 55 or older, and any person in the Military or a Military Veteran. Children 6 & under are free.
SAME DAY DISCOUNT
If you are interested in taking more than one guided tour, each tour after your first is just $8 a person. Admission to our guided tour also includes access to the self-guided tour route.
Members of the Preservation Society receive a discount on admission.
*Abbreviated tours only available only are offered September & October due to Halloween, several areas of the building will be unavailable for viewing. ($6 discount during this time)
TOUR SEASON:
Spring, Summer, Fall*, Winter
April 1st - October 3d
11AM - 4PM
Open: 7 Days a Week
October 4th - March 31st
11AM - 4PM
Open: Thursday - Sunday
CLOSED FOR TOURS
No tours will be offered on the following dates in 2021:
COMING SOON // Virtual Guided Tours
Virtual Guided Tours
COMING SOON
Virtually guided tours will be offered and available for purchase through Amazon! You'll be able to experience The Ohio State Reformatory from the comfort of your home but with a guide walking you virtually through the experience so you don't miss a thing!
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The Ohio State Reformatory
100 Reformatory Rd, Mansfield, OH 44905
Phone: (419) 522-2644 • Email: info@mrps.org
