Cresson Sanatorium and Prison

06/01/2026

June is here — and so are the best days to explore Cresson Sanatorium.
From abandoned architecture to untouched history, every hallway has a story.
🎟️ Tours & Tickets:

Visit Cresson Sanatorium and Prison, a historic abandoned prison and sanatorium in Pennsylvania offering tours, photography access, and paranormal investigations.

05/28/2026

Normal people buy office furniture at auction. We apparently buy laser tag arenas for abandoned prisons. Pew pew pew

05/22/2026

Women enjoying a Coke at Cresson Sanatorium's canteen in 1960. This PA sanatorium was a place of hope & healing for TB patients from 1913-1964. 📸: cambriamemory.org/cresson-sanatorium/

05/20/2026

We’ve added Monday 5/25 (9am to 3pm) to this weekend’s Exploration & Photography Tour dates.

The San will now be open Saturday & Sunday from 9am to 6pm, and Monday from 9AM–3PM for self-guided access across the prison and sanatorium grounds. Whether you’re coming for photography, history, exploring, or just finally seeing the property in person, it’s a good weekend to do it.

3-hour pass holders may check in at any time throughout the day, with last check in at 4pm for the weekend, and noon on Monday. Full-day passes are also available, and walk-ins are welcome all weekend.

Tour dates & tickets:
https://www.cressonsanatorium.com/tours

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05/13/2026

Guess the Room

Close-up textures, peeling paint, or a mystery detail. Can you guess which building it’s from?

Tickets & Info: www.CressonSanatorium.com

05/07/2026

Mother’s Day Weekend Tours
Bring someone who loves history, architecture, or photography. A unique way to spend Mother’s Day weekend.

Tickets & Info: www.CressonSanatorium.com

05/05/2026

May fog at Cresson is unmatched. Drop your best fog photo below — we’ll feature a few this week.

05/04/2026

Quick update on paranormal overnights! Fridays and Saturdays through August are sold out, with two exceptions: May 22nd and May 29th. We're offering both at 15% off since it's short notice.

Sundays and Thursdays are about 60% booked, so if you've been thinking about making it out to Cresson this year, now's a good time to start planning.

Also a reminder that we offer split overnights on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Share the site with another team and split the cost. For more info or to register for a date: https://www.cressonsanatorium.com/paranormal

And a photo by Haunted Raven Photography for attention 🫰

05/04/2026

We’ve partnered with Yellow Dog Village for years, and many of you have visited or photographed there. The owner lost his home in a fire a few months back, and their GoFundMe could use a boost. If you’re able to help or share, it would mean a lot.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/they-rebuilt-the-villagehelp-rebuild-their-home

05/01/2026

May at Cresson Begins Now

May brings fog, fresh green, and long golden hours across the mountain. Public tours, photography access, and investigations are open all month.

Tickets & Info: www.CressonSanatorium.com