West Virginia Penitentiary

West Virginia Penitentiary Guided Tours
Paranormal Investigations
Haunted House
Escape Room Games
Convention Center
(802)

We operate from April 1st to December 1st

Admission:
Adults- $14
Seniors (55+)- $11
Kids (6-16)- $8
Kids (5 and under)- FREE

04/09/2026

We're hiring for a Historical Day Tour Guide. Being a hot spot for WV tourism, weekends are required. Ideal candidates will be:

✅️ at least 18 years of age or older
✅️ able to work until the end of the season in December
✅️ have impeccable customer service skills
✅️ have excellent speaking skills
✅️ be able to walk long distances all day in cold/hot weather
✅️ have a love of our rich history
✅️ able to work 2 to 3 days a week in between the hours of 9:30 and 5:30

Applications can be picked up in our main office or apply through Indeed. Call 304-845-6200 for directions and to answer any questions.

Your only chance to join us for a Paranormal Tour this weekend will be Sunday, April 12th! Twilight Tours are from 7pm u...
04/07/2026

Your only chance to join us for a Paranormal Tour this weekend will be Sunday, April 12th!

Twilight Tours are from 7pm until 10pm and designed for individuals 13 years of age and older. The evening starts with a 90-minute guided tour and ends with time to investigate on your own.

Tickets are available on our website at wvpentours.com

Tomorrow night will be our 1st Paranormal Tours of the season 👻Public Ghost Hunts for 18 years of age and olderTwilight ...
04/03/2026

Tomorrow night will be our 1st Paranormal Tours of the season 👻

Public Ghost Hunts for 18 years of age and older
Twilight Tours for 13 years of age and older

There are still tickets available for both on our website at wvpentours.com

Our 1st official tour of the season 😊 Thank you to all 27 of you who came out to visit us! Fingers crossed for another g...
04/01/2026

Our 1st official tour of the season 😊 Thank you to all 27 of you who came out to visit us! Fingers crossed for another great tour season🤞

Our tour season officially opens TOMORROW!!! No April Fooling here 😁 Historical tours will be offered Tuesday through Su...
03/31/2026

Our tour season officially opens TOMORROW!!! No April Fooling here 😁 Historical tours will be offered Tuesday through Sunday from 11am until 4pm. Closed every Monday (also closed Easter Sunday).

Look at what we have coming up for you at the Princess Tea on Saturday, March 21st!!
03/13/2026

Look at what we have coming up for you at the Princess Tea on Saturday, March 21st!!

Address

818 Jefferson Avenue
Moundsville, WV
26041

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We operate from April 1st to December 1st Tuesday through Sunday (hours vary) Admission: Adults- $14 Seniors (55+)- $11 Kids (6-16)- $8 Kids (5 and under)- FREE