The Ohio State Reformatory

Category: Historical place museum in Mansfield, Ohio

Address: 100 Reformatory Rd, Mansfield, OH 44905, USA

Phone: +14195222644

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–4PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 11AM–4PM

Friday: 11AM–4PM

Saturday: 11AM–4PM

Reviews

Kiran Raj

Oct 31, 2022

Great experience to see the reformatory, learning about their system and also where shawshank was mainly shot. We took the self guided tour, but would recommend a guided one if you do not have much time(but slightly more expensive)

Daisy Hall

Oct 31, 2022

Beautiful building, interesting interior. We went for the Haunted House on Oct 30, 2022. It is one of the better Haunted Houses I’ve been to! Great props & some really good costumes. The tall woman in the promo-videos was at the beginning of the tour - she was amazing!! I wish they had a few of her and you saw her throughout the walk a couple of times, that would have been spooky cool! They also could have had more characters in cells on the upper floors to add to the scare factor, but perhaps staffing is tight? The wait (in the rain) was only about a half hour, we arrived for our 7:30 scheduled time 10 minutes early as they recommended and the line was already SO LONG! We were at the end, way past all the food booths, so I recommend arriving even earlier. Our daughter had her knife on her (gift from her brother) and at the security check they offered to throw it away!! She said no way! So they gave her a card and had her run back to the car to drop it. She made it back in time. :) You can upgrade to a touch pass, which means some of the characters grab you by the hair, and push you into a cell, or hold you in front of the Zombie attack, I do recommend that if you’re comfortable. Added some fun. Overall my daughter & her boyfriend, sister, and husband had a great time. It’s So great how long the walk is!! You really feel like you got your $’s worth. Might go back for the day tour tomorrow to see it all in the light, amazing facility & the Haunt is so well done. My all-time favorite haunt is Universal Halloween Horror Nights!

Traci Schurdell

Oct 30, 2022

Went to Prison of blood for Dads birthday present had fun.

Britt Quigley

Oct 24, 2022

Blood prison! Highly recommended

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Questions & Answers

Am I allowed to bring a camera on a self guided tour?

Sarah Osvath | Nov 2, 2018
Sandra Swearingen | Nov 2, 2018

Yes you can. We bring all of our equipment as well.

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When is the home show

Tammy Cote | Nov 2, 2018
Whitny Green | Nov 2, 2018

Not sure what you are asking?

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What's the admission cost for adults and kids during the weekend?

Matthew Shoup | Feb 4, 2022
Xeipha X | Feb 4, 2022

Self guided tours are $25 a person, children 6 and under are free. Guided tours are $35 a person.

Can I bring my cell phone5

Jeremiah Delarwelle | Nov 2, 2019
Drew L. | Nov 2, 2019

You can bring a camera and or cellphone and take pics throughout. The only places you cannot photograph are specific windows, and those are clearly marked.

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Is there a shady spot to sit outside?

Pamela Shipp | Nov 2, 2019
Rodney Bynum | Nov 2, 2019

No

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Is this place really haunted? and if so do u guys do ghost tours?

David Lafaye | Nov 2, 2019
Rodney Bynum | Nov 2, 2019

Yes we do tours as for the haunting no none have seen or heard anything unfortunately

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Is there handicap access? Wheelchair friendly?

jastintif | Nov 2, 2019
Jazmyn Ross | Nov 2, 2019

There is limited handicap accessibility. You would get to see the Ohio State Corrections museum, the wardens dinning room, and the museum store. Then there's access to both cell blocks, solitary confinement, the bull pin, both shower rooms, and the central guard room. But it is not heated in the winter, so prepare for very cold weather or wait til about May when it finally warms up a bit.

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How much is it to tour this haunted prison

Katelynn Nicole | Nov 2, 2018
Whitny Green | Nov 2, 2018

The different tours are different prices. Reasonably priced though Start at $10 I believe

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Do u guys have displays of the electric chair or execution chamber?

Lebo kgasho | Nov 2, 2018
Morgan Joyce | Nov 2, 2018

There is one display

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Are you able to let a group stay the night and to see what actually happened when it was used as a prison?

Hannah Montgomery | Nov 2, 2018
Neil Morrison | Nov 2, 2018

We stayed overnight Dec 1st. Cold but dress warm

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Are you open during the week?

Jennifer Fielder | Nov 2, 2017
beverly schrolucke | Nov 2, 2017

Only open now til Nov 23 for Escape from blood tours then on the 24th, day tours resume

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Can you take photos indoors?

I_l l_l | Nov 2, 2017
Aaron Hickle | Nov 2, 2017

Yes, just not out the back windows towards the current prison. They're pretty good at reminding you (signs).

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how long should we allow for a self N guided tour?

Keri Weil | Jan 5, 2022
James Stonehaus | Jan 5, 2022

About an hour and a half, according to staff.

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Are there any ghosts tour in Ohio State Reformatory

Paul Fisher | Nov 1, 2021
Deanine Priddy | Nov 1, 2021

Yes

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Do we have enough time to take self guided tour if we arrive at 3.00pm?

Marina Kozhevnikova | Nov 1, 2021
James Stonehaus | Nov 1, 2021

I would say that you absolutely have enough time.

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What is the cost

Jeff Quainton | Nov 1, 2021
Gary McGowan | Nov 1, 2021

Keep an eye on Groupon. Regular price self guided tickets were on sale this week. 2 for $26. We added $5 for the audio wand

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Must tickets be purchased online or can u purchase at gate?

Kris Walls | Nov 1, 2021
A Dugan | Nov 1, 2021

For day tours, you can simply show up and purchase tickets

Can i bring my little dog?

brodie hagarty | Nov 1, 2020
Jerrad Pean | Nov 1, 2020

Nope

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When on a Self guided tour are there nay areas that we can not go to. Also what type of items should one plan to bring like keeping in mind conditions of the build and whether.

Cassandra Heagren (Denki_Anime.Crack) | Nov 1, 2020
C4Explore | May 5, 2022

Overall you see about 90% of the facility, there are areas that are chained off, and you will not be allowed to access the outside (back) part of the prison, because the active prison is back there. Also, you cannot photograph or video the active one...signs are clearly posted in places that overlook it. I *think it's actually illegal, but it will at the least get you removed from the premises if you're caught.

On self guided tours are there certain areas that we can not enter? Also what items should one plan to bring if they go on a self guided tour

Cassandra Heagren (Denki_Anime.Crack) | Nov 1, 2020
glen chambers | Nov 1, 2020

There is some areas that are closed off but the self-guided tour is pretty extensive also no large backpacks I had a small sling bag with my cameras and that was okay was a fun self-guided tour take your time and enjoy I also got one of the one of the wands the narration made the tour more immersive but you can do fine if you do not want one

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do have Rv Parking

Richard Franco | Nov 1, 2020
Denise Tropepe | Nov 1, 2020

It's kinda located in the mist of a town

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Do they have night tours

Ronald Heitzman | Nov 2, 2019
Bailey Jackson | Nov 2, 2019

Yes

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How long does it take to go through?

Family 4ever | Nov 2, 2019
Kaeli Schulte | Nov 2, 2019

During the fall season, it takes about 1-2 hours to walk through. During the regular season, about 2 hours or so.

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Can I bring my cell phone

Jeremiah Delarwelle | Nov 2, 2019
Boog | Nov 2, 2019

Yes

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Can you bring a backpack

John Laxton | Nov 2, 2019
Paul Byrum | Nov 2, 2019

Yes, I'm sure that you can. But, WHY?

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Can I take beer in during inkarceration

James Carlin | Nov 2, 2018
PM | Nov 2, 2018

Nooooooo

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Has the ghost adventures crew ever done a investigation on the Ohio State Reformatory?

SLIDERBACK | Nov 2, 2018
Alex White | Nov 2, 2018

Yes they did, Season 2, episode 11. Google the keywords "ghost adventures ohio state reformatory " and you should be able to find the video.

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Are there steps involved with the guided or unguided tour?

Mary P | Nov 2, 2018
Dan Everly | Nov 2, 2018

Lots of steps.

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I keep reading about this blood tour, what is it exactly??

Corey Anderson | Nov 2, 2018
Rebecca Riffle | Nov 2, 2018

Yes it's a haunted house type experience. It's awesome!!

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When is it open for tours?

deb kerr | Nov 2, 2018
fred mccarty | Nov 2, 2018

Go to their website they have the hours on there

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How much is it to go

Noah Hale | Nov 2, 2018
Greg Cole | Nov 2, 2018

Between 10 and 12 dollars for self guided tour.

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Are we allowed to bring in recorders and do our own little ghost hunt ?

Brendan Schultz w | Nov 2, 2018
fred mccarty | Nov 2, 2018

It's okay to bring your cell phone in and do some recording

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How do you find information on someone that was there in the 1940 Census?

Cathy Allen | Nov 2, 2018
Barbara Davis | Nov 2, 2019

The Ohio Historical Society in Columbus has all of their records. You can even get a copy of the person's mugshot.

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Are people able to stay the whole night with a parent or two for one day to see if it is actually haunted bc people really don't know who to believe. Also can it be without being around halloween?

Hannah Montgomery | Nov 2, 2018
Tim Milligan | Nov 2, 2018

There are all night haunted excursions. Better to go in warm weather.

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What are the winter hours

Judy Mcelhaney | Nov 2, 2018
Marcia Pruchinsky | Nov 2, 2018

Look on the web page

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Is this place really hunted and if so do you do tours?

Kailin Potts | Nov 2, 2018
Paige Neubeck | Nov 2, 2018

Yes it is haunted. I felt touching and breathing. If you do the night ghost hunt i recommend not bringing children. I hope that answers your question!

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How do i find out about family member that's hospitalized?

Karen Williams | Nov 2, 2018
Christine Kennelly | Nov 2, 2018

Call and find out

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What are your hours for self guided tours on Saturday, November 25th? Looking to bring my son and a bunch of his friends for his birthday.

Suzanne Manby | Nov 2, 2018
Chris Balser | Nov 2, 2018

Call them. Well worth it though.

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How much is the tours?

Harley Horton | Nov 2, 2018
Jeff Maren | Nov 2, 2018

12.00 per person for the history tour. Not sure of the behind the Hollywood tour. But at the end you are able to explore on your own. So get there earlier and plan longer then the 90min tour. Great place to visit!

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Are escape from blood tours going on this weekend? November 11th?

Melissa Gordon | Nov 2, 2018
Scott Stoops | Nov 2, 2018

They are done for the season.

How much for admission

Brigette Cole | Nov 2, 2017
Andrew J | Nov 2, 2017

The price varies if you can get a good deal which are fairly common

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How much is your tickets when avalible

John Brangard | Nov 2, 2017
Stacy Vint | Nov 2, 2017

We opted for the guided tour at $17 for adults.

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What time will you guys start tomorrow night?

Naughtia Edwards | Nov 2, 2017
beverly schrolucke | Nov 2, 2017

open tours or guided tours?

How much to get in

Stephanie Wiley | Nov 2, 2017
Stacy Vint | Nov 2, 2017

We paid for a guided tour and it was $17 per adult.

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When does the hunted prison open

Richard Barnes | Nov 2, 2017
beverly schrolucke | Nov 2, 2017

Sept 4 to Nov. 23, 2017 Escape from blood prison tour

How long does it take to get through the haunted prison?

Lee McCracken | Nov 2, 2017
Patricia Nedrow | Nov 2, 2017

The tour was about an hour. But the unguided hunt was from 8pm til 3am. They do daytime guided tours too

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