Pennhurst Asylum creates a Halloween Haunt masterpiece

Spring City, Pa — Pennhurst Asylum is a fun, fear-filled experience that transforms the historic property into a Halloween Haunt for the ages. The experience also serves as a fundraiser for the museum and historic tours that explore the prominent history of the property.

Pennhurst Asylum is a fictional haunt created with animatronics, lighting, sound and incredible actors. The experience takes you through the original administration building and tunnels used at the Pennhurst State School. Enjoy the twists and turns with jump scares around every corner and incredible special effects that immerse you in the experience.

Pennhurst State School was opened in 1908. It was closed in 1987 after years of reported abuse. It became a worldwide centerpiece in reform for disability rights. A museum is being created that shows artifacts from the abandoned buildings. Tours of the property explore its important place in history and how it went from state-of-the-art when it opened to a tragic institution upon its closing.

There have been many paranormal investigators who have studied Pennhurst and found evidence of real haunting. Pennhurst offers paranormal investigations year round as well as the historic tours.