Museum

Yes, but each additional person over the 8, will be charged $25 per person. Due to the location size, there is a 10 person maximum.

No, any team or group that books a private paranormal investigation cannot resell tickets for a profit (ie: above the amount of booking the investigation). It is allowable to sell tickets to get up to the booking fee amount, but making a profit from any investigation is expressly prohibited. If any team or group is found to be in violation of this policy, they will be asked to leave the property without a refund and/or permanently trespassed from the property.

Yes. Due to the fact that the jail is also serving as a functional museum, a representative will be onsite during the night. However, the representative will be in a closed office space and will in no way interfere with your investigation.

Yes, your investigation will begin with a brief tour of the jail. You can choose whether to know the location of paranormal "hot spots" or if you just want to know the history of the jail. Should you wish to take a tour prior to your investigation, you can stop by during our daily business hours. Daytime general admission ticket prices will apply.

Drug, alcohol, fireworks, beer, wine, tasers, or weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited.

No. During the investigation, Ouija Boards, open flames, seances, conjuring, sage burning or cleansing are NOT allowed.

At this time, the jail is not equipped for overnight accommodations. Should you need recommendations, please message us for information.

Yes, the jail has electrical outlets throughout which you are free to use.

Yes, but please note that the $100 deposit is non-refundable. If there is inclement weather predicted for our location, management will reach out to you to discuss options.

No, once you reserve a date for your team, the jail is reserved solely for your team from 8:30pm -3:00am the following day.

No. The Historic Scott County Jail is a strict no smoking and no vaping facility. A smoking area, approximately 50 yards away from the building, will be pointed to you once you arrive.

The Historic Scott County Jail is a climate controlled facility with heat and AC. Please keep in mind, our facility is an historic location, built out of stone. Even with heat, the building tends to be on the cooler side. Please dress warmly if you are cold natured. We strongly recommend closed toe shoes; no flip flops or sandals.

No. The 2nd and 3rd floors are only accessible via a stairway, which is considered moderately strenuous.

Yes. All investigators must be at least 18 years of age. On select dates during the year, we will hold Junior Investigations for those 18 years of age or young (please see the calendar).

Yes. All investigators must fill out a waiver/acknowledgment form in the presence of the onsite representative.

Yes. The Historic Scott County Jail has a dedicated parking lot.

You will have access to the jail at 8:30pm EST on your scheduled date.

Yes, with management pre-approval, for-profit events can be held at the jail. Please contact us to discuss details and event proposal.