Ohio State Reformatory Haunted House

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(863) · History museum in Mansfield, United States
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The Ohio State Reformatory, located at 100 Reformatory Road in Mansfield, Ohio, is a historic institution that now serves as a museum and popular tourist …

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Apr 13, 2025
What a piece of history! We took the Hollywood tour and it was fantastic! Our guides were passionate and knowledgeable about the building and the movies that have been filmed there, particularly S…Full review by Susan W
Oct 6, 2024
I have been to the prison twice for the ghost hunt with two of my best friends. We had an amazing time. Now, the three of us have come back with family and friends for a guided tour and the escape ro…Full review by Dawn S
Aug 30, 2024
It was ok. A few of the areas were closed or under construction so that was disappointing, My husband and I shared an audio tour on my cell phone- we did not get an audio wand. The Shawshank relati…Full review by Elyse S

Questions & answers

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Is the reformatory open year round?
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It usually is, with varying hours/tours offered depending on the season. I would recommend looking at the website before going, due to COVID-19.
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Answer by monday130 · Nov 1, 2020
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I'd really like to book this tour but the website seems to be down - do they still do the tour? When clicking on a link to the …
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I'd really like to book this tour but the website seems to be down - do they still do the tour? When clicking on a link to the website it comes up with an error saying "403 Forbidden". I'm visiting in July so would love to book this if possible?
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Don't worry about booking. I personally am a "logistical" holic. Just put it in your plans and show up. IF your vacation goes as planned, you are fine. IF a glitch happened, well you didn't …
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Don't worry about booking. I personally am a "logistical" holic. Just put it in your plans and show up. IF your vacation goes as planned, you are fine. IF a glitch happened, well you didn't lose this ticket money. They don't sell out. You are fine.
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Hi, I know with some of these older buildings there are issues with lead paint and asbestos. Especially from the paint …
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Hi, I know with some of these older buildings there are issues with lead paint and asbestos. Especially from the paint peeling off the walls onto the floors then getting walked through and stirred up. I am wondering how safe it really is to go through on a tour and do they have you sign a waiver?
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Yes its safe. And no waiver. Do t touch the walls.
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Answer by Mark M · Mar 5, 2020
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What are your hours?
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We are open 7 days a week, April-September, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. We are open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-4...
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