Spring City, Pa — Pennhurst Asylum turns a historic property into a fear-filled Halloween haunt, offering visitors an unforgettable night of scares while raising money to support the museum and historic tours that preserve the site’s important past.
This fictional haunted attraction combines animatronics, dramatic lighting, immersive sound effects and live performers. Visitors move through the original administration building and tunnels of the former Pennhurst State School, navigating twists, unexpected jump scares and elaborate effects designed to draw them deep into the experience.
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Pennhurst State School opened in 1908 and closed in 1987 following years of reported abuse. The institution later became a prominent international symbol in the disability rights reform movement. A museum is now being developed to display artifacts recovered from the abandoned buildings, while property tours examine Pennhurst’s complex history—from its state-of-the-art beginnings to the tragic institution it had become by the time it closed.
Paranormal investigators have also spent years studying Pennhurst, reporting evidence they believe points to genuine hauntings. In addition to its historic tours, Pennhurst hosts paranormal investigations throughout the year.
