Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

Welcome to the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in the historic town of Weston, West Virginia. This landmark, constructed in the mid-1800s, was a haven for the mentally ill. With its extensive history of 160 years, the asylum holds many compelling tales, including those of Civil War raids, a notable gold robbery, and the believed 'curative' qualities of its architectural features. The efforts of many dedicated individuals have continuously aimed at improving the lives of the mentally ill.

Visit this nationally recognized historical site and experience its lasting influence on both local and national history. Throughout our tour season, we offer various historic and paranormal tours.

Daytime historic tours are slated to commence in March 2025, while ghost hunts in the expansive building occur throughout the year.

From March 29th, 2025, to November 9th, 2025, historic tours will be conducted every hour on the hour, and paranormal tours will be available every two hours. The final 45-minute tour departs at 5:00 p.m., and the last 90-minute tour departs at 4:00 p.m. as we open our doors for walk-in tours from March 29th, 2025.

We advise dressing according to the current weather conditions as temperatures can vary widely inside the building across seasons.