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Ohio State Reformatory

Ohio State Reformatory is a history museum in Mansfield, Ohio. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Ohio State Reformatory?

The Ohio State Reformatory (OSR), also known as the Mansfield Reformatory, is a historic prison located in Mansfield, Ohio in the United States. It was built between 1886 and 1910 and remained in operation until 1990, when a United States Federal Court ruling ordered the facility to be closed. While this facility was seen in a number of films, TV shows and music videos, it was made famous by the film The Shawshank Redemption (1994) when it was used for most scenes of the movie. The Ohio State Reformatory is currently open to tourists.

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Museum details

Name
Ohio State Reformatory
Type
History Museum
City
Mansfield
State
Ohio
Website
http://www.mrps.org/
IMLS Museum ID
8403901138
Coordinates
40.78224, -82.50320
What kind of museum is Ohio State Reformatory?

Ohio State Reformatory is classified as a history museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more history museums →

Where is Ohio State Reformatory located?

Ohio State Reformatory is located in Mansfield, Ohio at approximately 40.78224, -82.50320. See the map above.

Does Ohio State Reformatory have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.mrps.org/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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