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Self-guided tours, private guided tours, get inspired and intrigued (and maybe a little freaked out) when you tour the ohio state reformatory..

Whether you’re here to explore history, Hollywood, horror — or all three — you‘ll be captivated by each of our guided tours.

With the purchase of one or more of the guided tour options below, we’ll give you a complimentary self-guided tour. You get to explore the Reformatory’s 250,000 square feet at your own pace with a personal audio device, too.

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All online ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, we can reschedule your tour. No strollers, carts, or wagons of any kind allowed on our guided tours. For safety reasons, we strongly recommend that all children be at least 42″ tall. Children must not be unattended at any point in time.

— The Experience — Step into the storied world of the reformatory and experience its history both as a prison and the shooting location for 1994’s acclaimed film, The Shawshank Redemption . Serving as our most comprehensive tour, you’ll learn about the Reformatory’s architecture, the warden’s living quarters, and discover what films and music videos have been shot onsite. — Ticket Price — $40 per person — Dates Available — Year-round with the exception of Labor Day — Nov. 17th due to “Blood Prison” scheduling. — Appropriate For — Everyone! This tour is family-friendly and highly recommended for first-time guests. — Keep in mind — We do not offer free guided tours to children age 6 and under. All children must have a student ticket to be on a guided tour. — Discounts — $5 off for Military, Seniors, & Students

 — The Experience — Take a deep dive beyond and behind bars with this physically challenging tour exploring the inner workings of the prison and its inmates’ punishments. Get access to areas normally off-limits to the general public while you explore the West Attic, the sub-basement, the “Jesus Room”. And if weather permits, you’ll be led up to the imposing guard tower. This tour requires 439 stairs total. — Ticket Price — $40 per person — Dates Available — Year-round, with the exception of Labor Day-Nov. 17th due to “Blood Prison” scheduling. — Appropriate For — Ages 8+ only. — Keep In Mind — Participants must be 8 years of age or older due to the mature topics discussed and physical strain of the tour. — Discounts — $5 off for Military, Seniors, & Students

Old Sparky: Electric Chair History & Ohio Executions

— The Experience — Our most “shocking” tour explores the personal stories of inmates who were executed. Starting with a 1-hour sit-down presentation, guests will learn about the history, development, and design of the electric chair, concluding with a guided walking tour of the Reformatory that includes visiting its electric chair. — Ticket Price — $40 per person — Dates Available — Subject to guide availability. To learn more please contact us by selecting Book Tour or by calling our office. — Appropriate For — Ages 13+ only. — Keep In Mind — Participants must be 13 years of age or older due to this tour’s sensitive subject matter. — Discounts — $5 off for Military, Seniors, & Students

— The Experience — Let us do the driving! This fascinating tour will allow you to stop at a variety of filming locations you’re sure to recognize from The Shawshank Redemption . Included in your ticket price is the popular “Hollywood Meets History” tour inside the Reformatory. — Ticket Price — $99 per person — Dates Available — Apr. — Oct. (rain or shine) — Appropriate For — Ages 13+ only. — Keep In Mind — Only certified service animals are permitted on the bus tour. Alcohol is not permitted on the bus. Due to tour length, there will be opportunities to use the restroom and to hydrate. Photo opportunities are also available, so make sure to bring your camera/phone along for the ride. — No Discounts —

 — The Experience — This seasonal tour offers our popular “Hollywood Meets History” experience along with the bonus of unique access spots featured in our “Beyond the Bars” tour. Guests will still visit the cell blocks at a higher tier and get the added experience of walking through the West Attic. — Ticket Price — $40 per person — Dates Available — Offered Labor Day — Nov. 17th only. — Appropriate For — Everyone! This is our comprehensive tour, great for first time guests! — Keep In Mind — Due to our “Blood Prison” experience that runs from Labor Day to Nov. 17th, features such as solitary confinement, the ground levels of the cell blocks, the showers, and the bullpen are not included in this tour. — Discounts — $5 off for Military, Seniors, & Students

Beyond the Scare Tour

— The Experience — Want to know what “Blood Prison” looks like with the lights on? See it for yourself on our newest guided tour. You’ll learn the history of the Reformatory and see some of our “Beyond the Bars” tour locations, including the sub-basement, the “Jesus Room,” and the Guard Tower (weather permitting). — Ticket Price — $40 per person — Dates Available — Offered Sept. 30th — Oct. 29th only. — Appropriate For — Our guests who would like to explore “Blood Prison” but have sensitivity to light and/or sound will enjoy this tour experience. Ages 8+ only. — Keep In Mind — Content Warning: There will be blood, gore, mannequin nudity, and disturbing scenes. Participants must be 8 years of age or older due to this tour’s sensitive subject matter.  — Discounts — $5 off for Military, Seniors, & Students

— The Experience — Presented in American Sign Language (ASL), our “Hollywood Meets History” tour experience allows you to step into the storied world of the reformatory and delve into its history both as a prison and the shooting location for 1994’s acclaimed film, The Shawshank Redemption. — Ticket Price — $40 per person — Dates Available — The 1st and 3rd weekends of most months throughout the year with the exception of Labor Day — Nov. 17th due to “Blood Prison” scheduling. — Appropriate For — Our guests who communicate through sign language. All ages. — Keep in mind — There is no audibly spoken component for this tour. It is presented in ASL only. If you are not fluent in ASL, please plan to take the Hollywood Meets History tour to receive the same information verbally. — Discounts — $5 off for Military, Seniors, & Students

• Explore the Reformatory independently at your own pace.
• Learn about the history of the facility and its many Hollywood and paranormal connections through a personal audio guide, which works in conjunction with our self-guided tours.
• Visit the North Central Ohio Industrial Museum, included as part of the self-guided tour. (For more information about NCOIM, please visit their webpage at ncoim.org)
• Audio can be added to any self-guided tour for $5 per person.
• Reservations not required for the self-guided tour.
• Tickets are always available at our front desk and never sell out.
• Ghost hunting and ghost hunting equipment are prohibited during the daytime. Please click our site’s Paranormal tab to learn when they are permitted.
• Tour Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
• The self-guided tour route is modified and the North Central Ohio Industrial Museum is completely closed from Labor Day through November 17th because of our Blood Prison Haunted House setup. A $6 discount will be offered on self-guided tickets during this time.
• From Labor Day through November 17th, guided tours remain 90-minutes long, but there is no access to solitary confinement, the ground floor of the cell blocks, the showers, or the bullpen. If you want full access to the tour route, please plan to visit the Reformatory outside of this window.
• $30 per person.
• $5 discount for students, seniors, and military.

• Starting at $500 per group of up to 10 guests.
• Requires two weeks of advance notice to book.
• November-March private guided tours can be scheduled for 11:30 AM or 2:30 PM, Thursday-Sunday.
• April-October private guided tours can be scheduled for 11:30 AM or 2:30 PM, Monday-Friday. We do not offer private guided tours on the weekends during our summer months.
• Call or email Derek Wilson to schedule or for more information at (419) 522-2644 or [email protected].

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TOUR SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall*, Winter

April 1st – October 31st 11AM – 4PM Open: 7 Days a Week 

November 1st – March 31st  11AM – 4PM Open:  Thursday – Sunday 

CLOSED FOR TOURS No tours will be offered on the following dates in 2024: March 31st, May 27th, July 4th, July 15th-22nd, September 2nd, November 28th, and December 23rd-January 2nd.

*Subject to change*

STUDENT, SENIOR, AND MILITARY DISCOUNTS A $5.00 discount will be given to students, senior citizens ages 55-or-older, and any member of the military or military veteran. Children 6-and-under receive free self-guided tours. Note: This discount is only valid on full-price tickets and does not apply to seasonal pricing (i.e. from September through November) .*

SAME DAY DISCOUNT We offer same day discounts for multiple tours. A second tour on the same day is only $20 per person! 

PURCHASE A GUIDED TOUR, GET A COMPLIMENTARY SELF-GUIDED TOUR Admission to our guided tour also includes complimentary access to the self-guided tour route.

PRESERVATION SOCIETY DISCOUNT Members of the Preservation Society receive a discount on guided tours and free self-guided tours.

*Adjusted tours only from Labor Day through November 17th. Due to the Blood Prison Haunted House setup, which is in place during this time, several areas of the building will be unavailable for touring, including solitary confinement, the bullpen, the ground level of the cell blocks, and the showers. During this time there is a $6 discount on self-guided tours, while guided tours remain full price and include tours of additional areas.

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Buckeye Visit Days are perhaps the best way to get a comprehensive overview of Ohio State Newark. Your visit will include an admissions overview, faculty interviews and a chance to learn more about financial aid and scholarships, student clubs and organizations, learning communities, housing, study abroad, honors and much more. The event will conclude with guests taking a guided tour of campus with a student or an admissions professional, or you can tour campus on your own — it's up to you! 

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There are no information sessions available at this time. Please consider scheduling a personal appointment to meet with our admissions team.

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Students who wish to transfer to Ohio State Newark, who have attended a different college or university after high school, are encouraged to attend a virtual Transfer Information Session. The transfer admissions counselor will highlight the application process, financial aid and important deadlines with time for questions after the presentation.

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• Tours must be scheduled at least one week in advance, but no more than 2 months.
• Tours are offered Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 4:00pm (last tour can start at 4:00pm).
• Tours are not available on event days.  
• A 48-hour notice is required for a tour cancellation. If 48-hour notice is not given, the group will be charged.
• No food or drink is permitted in the Schottenstein Center.  
• $10.00 per person (5 person or $50 minimum per tour)
• $5.00 per additional guest. 

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For more information, or for groups larger than 50 guests, please contact Brooks Imhoff at [email protected] . 

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Go behind the scenes on a self-guided tour of the Jack Nicklaus Museum, where the greatest story in golf comes alive!

• Presentation on Jack’s life and career
• Over 2,000 memorabilia pieces on display
• Replica of the Nicklaus Family Room
• Tours can be scheduled day of at the museum. 
• Tours are offered Tuesday through Saturday between 9:00am and 5:00pm. 
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Ohio State Announces Changes to 2025-26 Schedule

Caleb spinner | jun 17, 2024.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes have made a change to their 2025-26 non-conference schedule.

The Buckeyes will no longer host the Uconn Huskies on October 18, 2025, according to an announcement from the school's athletic department on Monday. This adjustment came after both Ohio State and UConn agreed to cancel their contest with one another.

Instead of the Huskies, Ohio State will host the Grambling State Tigers at Ohio Stadium on September 6, 2025. This upcoming date with the Tigers will be the Buckeyes' second-ever time playing against a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).

In 2013, Ohio State trounced the Florida A&M Rattlers (another HBCU) 76-0 at Ohio Stadium.

Ohio State's battle with Grambling State will be its fifth-ever meeting against a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) school. The most-recent occurrence was just last season, when the Scarlet and Gray dominated the Youngstown State Penguins, 35-7.

Here is an updated look at Ohio State's non-conference schedule for the next four years:

August 30 vs. Texas Longhorns

September 6 vs. Grambling State Tigers

September 13 vs. Ohio Bobcats

September 5 vs. Ball State Cardinals

September 12 at Texas Longhorns

September 19 vs. Kent State Golden Flashes

September 4 vs. Bowling Green State Falcons

September 11 vs. New Hampshire Wildcats

September 18 vs. Alabama Crimson Tide

September 2 vs. Buffalo Bulls

September 9 at Alabama Crimson Tide

September 16 vs. Northern Illinois Huskies

In the same announcement, Ohio State said the nine Big Ten games that will make up the rest of the 2025-26 schedule will be released later this fall.

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Ohio State football makes intriguing change on 2024 schedule

Ohio State football's 2024 schedule just underwent a small tweak revolving non-conference opponents

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Ahead of Ohio State football 's upcoming season, a slight tweak has just been made to the team's schedule. The Buckeyes will be facing Grambling State in place of UConn, marking a change in non-conference opponents. The game against Grambling State will be on September 6 while the UConn clash on October 18 has been canceled after mutual agreement from both schools. (per ohiostatebuckeyes.com)

Ohio State's schedule won't be easy. Besides their season-ending clash against Michigan, the team will be up against the likes of Oregon and Penn State. Nevertheless, the Buckeyes themselves are a squad to be feared. Finishing 2023 with the second-best record in the Big Ten, Ohio State won their first 11 games before falling in the November 25 rivalry game against the Wolverines.

As a result, the Buckeyes missed out on a CFP appearance, settling for a Cotton Bowl Classic against Missouri to conclude their campaign. They're currently gearing up for another run, in what will be Ryan Day's seventh season as a head coach.

The last time Ohio State won a National Championship was in 2014, during the Urban Meyer era. With Ryan Day, the Buckeyes have made the CFP thrice, one of which saw them play in the National Championship Game. Still, a storied program like Ohio State isn't satisfied with just winning records and playoff berths. They're one of the biggest names in college football, and the Buckeye fandom expects nothing less than to win it all every year.

Ohio State football's fruitful offseason

Can 2024 finally end the decade-long drought? It's quite possible, looking at the recent offseason. The Buckeyes have plenty of returning talent, in addition to quality transfer portal additions.

Following Marvin Harrison Jr.'s move to the NFL, Emeka Egbuka is expected to lead the wideout room. Egbuka had the third-most receiving yards (515) in the team last year. Offensive lineman Donovan Jackson will suit up for another season as well. On the defensive side, Jack Sawyer (DE) and Tyleik Williams (DT) are also running it back for another campaign with the Buckeyes. Sawyer had 6.5 sacks last year while Williams finished his season with 54 combined tackles (20 solo).

From the transfer portal, quarterback Will Howard has moved to Columbus from Kansas State, and will likely be the starting signal-caller this coming season. Ohio State also landed former Alabama safety Caleb Downs, who shocked everyone by entering the portal despite a stellar season with the Tide. Furthermore, running back Quinshon Judkins — who starred for Ole Miss in the past two seasons — will also be a Buckeye this year.

All in all, there's a lot that Ohio State football fans can look forward to come September.

Brian Buyawe is an NBA, NFL, NCAA Football, and NCAA Basketball writer for ClutchPoints. His advanced knowledge of basketball, football, and Formula One started at an early age, allowing him to provide in-depth analysis.

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Ohio State Makes Adjustments to 2025 Non-Conference Schedule

6/17/2024 2:01:00 PM | Football

Oct. 18 game against UConn cancelled; Ohio State adds Grambling on Sept. 6

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State has made two changes to its 2025 football schedule: the Buckeyes will no longer face UConn on Oct. 18 and have replaced that contest by adding a game against Grambling State University on Sept. 6.

Ohio State and UConn mutually agreed to cancel the game and modify their respective schedules. The Buckeyes' 2025 non-conference schedule now includes home games against Texas (Aug. 30), Grambling (Sept. 6) and Ohio (Sept. 13).

The meeting with Grambling will be Ohio State's fifth game against an FCS opponent. The Buckeyes have played Youngstown State three times, most recently last season, and Florida A&M once (2013). It will also be the Buckeyes' second game against an HBCU institution.

The remainder of Ohio State's 2025 schedule, featuring nine Big Ten Conference games, will be announced later this fall.

Ohio State 2025 Non-Conference Schedule Aug. 30 – Texas Sept. 6 – Grambling Sept. 13 – Ohio

Ohio State 2026 Non-Conference Schedule Sept. 5 – Ball State Sept. 12 – at Texas Sept. 19 – Kent State

Ohio State 2027 Non-Conference Schedule Sept. 4 – Bowling Green Sept. 11 – New Hampshire Sept. 18 – Alabama

Ohio State 2028 Non-Conference Schedule Sept. 2 – Buffalo Sept. 9 – at Alabama  Sept. 16 – Northern Illinois

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Country music icon undergoes emergency heart surgery, cancels tour dates

• Updated: Jun. 20, 2024, 10:59 a.m. |
• Published: Jun. 20, 2024, 9:09 a.m.

Country music singer Mark Chesnutt is recovering after undergoing emergency heart surgery earlier this week. He underwent emergency quadruple bypass surgery and is forced to cancel his upcoming tour dates as he focuses on his recovery, he said in an Instagram post. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images) Getty Images

• Zach Mentz, cleveland.com

Country music singer Mark Chesnutt is recovering after undergoing emergency heart surgery earlier this week.

Chesnutt, 60, was hospitalized Sunday after experiencing a “heart health issue” over the weekend, his team wrote in an Instagram post . He underwent emergency quadruple bypass surgery and is forced to cancel his upcoming tour dates as he focuses on his recovery, he said.

“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the cancellation of my upcoming shows,” Chesnutt wrote in his Instagram post. “I send my love and gratitude to my family and friends, the band and fans for your understanding, prayers and support, and look forward to seeing you all again soon at a honky tonk near you.”

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Chesnutt’s next concerts were scheduled for Friday in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Saturday in George West, Texas. His summer tour was scheduled to include stops across the U.S., including a show in North Lawrence, Ohio, located about an hour south of Cleveland.

Chesnutt’s emergency heart surgery and tour cancellation comes about seven months after he revealed he was battling “extreme health issues” in November 2023. In an Instagram post , the “Blame it on Texas” singer said at the time he was “coming off the road for the next couple months to concentrate on getting well,” with plans to return to touring in February.

“I truly appreciate your heartfelt understanding in my commitment, and your sensitivity to my decision, and the privacy to allow me this time,” Chesnutt wrote on Instagram.

A native of Beaumont, Texas, Chesnutt rose to fame as a country star in the 1990s, releasing eight albums throughout the decade. In addition to “Blame it on Texas,” Chesnutt is best known for his hit songs “Bubba Shot the Jukebox,” “Brother Jukebox,” “Too Cold at Home,” “It Sure is Monday,” “Ol’ Country,” and more.

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Ohio State football schedule: Buckeyes add historic Grambling State matchup in 2025, drop UConn from slate

Ohio State is making a change to its 2025 nonconference schedule, swapping an October matchup against UConn for a September showdown against HBCU power Grambling State . This will be the first meeting between the Buckeyes and the Tigers as well as Grambling State's first game ever against a Big Ten opponent. 

The Tigers are set to travel to Columbus, Ohio, on Sept. 6. This represents Ohio State's fifth game against an FCS opponent and second facing an HBCU institution. 

"This is another example of us being able to showcase our brand to a national audience," Grambling State athletic director Travyean Scott said in a statement. "We are thrilled that our players and fans will get to experience a matchup between two of the most storied football programs in the country. When you think of college football , Grambling State and Ohio State are two of the names that many think of immediately.  This contest will allow our both fan bases to experience the cultural and athletic excellence of both institutions."  

Ohio State was originally scheduled to play UConn on Oct. 18 in the middle of its conference slate. This move allows the Buckeyes to potentially have an open date during Big Ten play. The Buckeyes play Texas to open the 2025 season on Aug. 30 and Ohio on Sept. 13 to complete their nonconference schedule. 

Grambling State is no stranger to major road trips. The Tigers played LSU in their home opener last season and face another FBS opponent in Louisiana to open the 2024 season. 

Though Grambling hasn't had a winning season since 2019, the Tigers are one of the south's most accomplished programs. They have won 27 Southwestern Athletic Conference titles and 16 Black College National Championships. 

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