Category
Haunted Attractions
Season
Sep – Nov
Age suitability
Recommended 13+
Indoor / outdoor
Indoor & outdoor
About this attraction
Opened in 1908 as the Pennhurst State School and Hospital, the institution housed thousands of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Over the decades, allegations of overcrowding, neglect and poor living conditions led to widespread criticism, and the facility eventually closed in 1987. Following its closure, the abandoned buildings gained a reputation for unexplained activity and became a popular destination for paranormal investigators. Today, parts of the campus reopen each autumn as Pennhurst Asylum, a large-scale Halloween attraction featuring several themed haunted experiences within the former hospital buildings.
Inside this season
Multiple haunted houses
A run of walk-through scare attractions staged across the grounds.
After-dark historic tours
Lantern-lit, after-dark tours of the site alongside the scare attractions.
Themed bars & lounges
Food, drink and live entertainment between the attractions (21+ areas).
Timed-entry tickets
Entry is booked for a specific night and time; busy nights sell out.
Opening nights
SepSelect nightsSee the venue's ticket page
OctSelect nightsSee the venue's ticket page
NovSelect nightsSee the venue's ticket page
Exact dates and times vary each year — always confirm on the venue's official ticket page.
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