Inside Shawshank

Step through the silver screen and into the prison where Andy and Red struck up a friendship for the ages in 1994’s The Shawshank Redemption—which continues to hold the #1 slot on IMDb’s Top 250 Films of All Time.

Tour the shooting location of this cinematic classic through our guided “Hollywood Meets History Tour.” Enjoy the equivalent of the Director’s Cut of that tour by hopping aboard the “Shawkshank Bus Tour,” which includes everything featured in the “Hollywood Meets History Tour” and much more.

When you purchase either of these tours, we’ll give you a complimentary self-guided tour so you can marvel at the movie magic of the Reformatory on your own.

Come join us for the Shawshank Redemption 30th Anniversary Celebration, August 9-11, 2024.

Hollywood Meets History Tour

Our most comprehensive tour, our only “family friendly” one, and the one we recommend for first-time guests.
Step into the storied world of the Reformatory, learning about its history as a prison and the shooting location for 1994’s acclaimed film, The Shawshank Redemption.
Includes information about the reformatory’s architecture, the warden’s living quarters, and other films and music videos shot onsite.
Tour Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
No age limit for participants. Student tickets must be purchased for any children taking the tour. We do not offer free tours to children ages 6-and-under.
Available year-round except from Labor Day through November 17th because of “Escape from Blood Prison”.

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.

Shawshank scene with prison in background

Shawshank Bus Tour

See 10 different filming locations in the Mansfield area firsthand on the Shawshank Tour Bus!
Includes the 90-minute “Hollywood Meets History” tour within the Reformatory.
Photo opportunities available.
Tour Duration: 2.5 hours. Includes opportunities to hydrate and use the restroom.
$99 per person
Available from April through November.
Ages 13+ only. No animals (other than certified service animals) and no alcohol allowed on the bus. Tours conducted in rain or shine.

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Journey down the Shawshank Trail

Why let the Shawshank excitement stop after you leave the Reformatory? Hit the Shawshank Trail and see 15 filming sites along the way. Best of all, because it’s a self-guided driving tour, you can do it your way—visiting sites in the order you want to see them, and at your speed!

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