Tour this National Historic Landmark!

Welcome to the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum located in Historic Weston, West Virginia. This National Historic Landmark served as a sanctuary for the mentally ill in the mid-1800s. This 160-year-old asylum holds fascinating stories. It includes Civil War raids and a gold robbery. There are also stories about the “curative” effects of architecture. The efforts of determined individuals helped better the lives of the mentally ill.

Tour this nationally recognized historic landmark and see how it left a lasting impression on local and national history. During our season, we offer a variety of historic and paranormal tours.

Our tour season will start in March 2025 for daytime historic tours.
Ghost hunts of this massive building run year-round.

Open March 29th, 2025 – November 09th, 2025

Historic Tours will leave every hour on the hour. Paranormal Tours leave every 2 hours. The last 45-minute tour leaves at 5:00 p.m. and the 90-minute tour leaves at 4:00 p.m. after we reopen for walk-in tours, on March 29th, 2025.

Tour Hours

Note: Please dress appropriately for the current weather conditions. It is hotter in the summer and colder in the winter inside the building.