Sheboygan Haunted Asylum
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Frequently Asked Questions

ABOUT SHEBOYGAN HAUNTED ASYLUM

What is Sheboygan Haunted Asylum?

Sheboygan Haunted Asylum is Wisconsin’s Only Real Asylum Haunted House Attraction, located inside the former Sheboygan County Hospital for the Insane in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin.

Guests experience an intense haunted attraction featuring live scare actors, detailed environments, theatrical effects and more inside an authentic former asylum complex.

Is this a real former asylum?

Yes. Sheboygan Haunted Asylum operates inside the former Sheboygan County Hospital for the Insane, which opened in 1939 and operated until 2002.

Is it scary?

Yes! Sheboygan Haunted Asylum is designed to be an intense haunted attraction featuring live scare actors, darkness, loud noises, theatrical effects, sudden scares and other frightening elements.

Is there an age requirement?

Guests of all ages are welcome; however, the haunted attraction is recommended for ages 13 and older.

Parents and guardians are responsible for determining whether the attraction is appropriate for children in their group.

No refunds will be issued if a guest becomes too frightened to enter or complete the attraction.

Where is Sheboygan Haunted Asylum located?

N3773 Garden Parkway
Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085

Where do I enter the property?

Guests must enter from County Road VN. Look for the Sheboygan Asylum entrance signage.

DO NOT ENTER FROM GARDEN PARKWAY OR ANY OTHER GATE.

Please follow all posted event signage when arriving.

How much is parking?

Parking is FREE. Please follow the directions of parking attendants and event staff.

TICKETS & ADMISSION

Where can I purchase tickets?

Tickets may be purchased online through our official ticketing page.

Tickets may also be available at the Box Office during operating nights, subject to availability.

We strongly recommend purchasing tickets online in advance, especially for Friday and Saturday nights, October weekends and Halloween Weekend.

Does purchasing an online ticket guarantee admission?

Yes. Your ticket provides admission for the date and time selected at checkout.

However, your ticket time does not guarantee immediate entry into the haunted attraction.

Wait times may occur depending on your arrival time, attendance levels and attraction operations.

All wait times are estimates and subject to vary.

What does the time on my ticket mean?

Sheboygan Haunted Asylum uses timed admission tickets.

You should arrive according to the date and time selected when purchasing your ticket.

Your ticket time is your designated arrival/admission window and does not represent the exact moment you will enter the haunted attraction.

Can I change my ticket to another date or time?

Tickets are valid for the date and time selected at checkout.

The only way to have flexibility outside of your selected date and time is by purchasing the Anytime Ticket Add-On.

If you arrive on a different date or outside of your designated ticket time without the Anytime Ticket Add-On, you will be required to purchase the add-on on-site before admission.

Availability is not guaranteed.

What is the Anytime Ticket Add-On?

The Anytime Ticket Add-On provides additional flexibility outside of your originally selected ticket time.

Guests arriving outside of their designated date or time without the Anytime Ticket Add-On may be required to purchase it on-site before being admitted.

Availability is subject to attraction capacity and is not guaranteed.

Are tickets refundable?

No. ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL.

Tickets, upgrades and add-ons are non-refundable.

Can Sheboygan Haunted Asylum sell out?

Yes. Tickets are limited by date and time slot and may sell out.

We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance, especially for Friday and Saturday nights, October weekends and Halloween Weekend.

Can I purchase tickets at the Box Office?

Yes, when tickets remain available.

On-site ticket availability is not guaranteed.

Purchasing in advance is strongly recommended.

What happens when I arrive with an online ticket?

Have your ticket QR code ready when you arrive and proceed to the Box Office.

All online tickets must be redeemed at the Box Office before entering the attraction.

Do you accept cash?

Yes. Do you accept credit and debit cards?

Yes. We accept major credit and debit cards and also offer contactless payment options.

UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE

What is an Urgent Pass?

Urgent Pass is available for guests looking for a reduced wait experience.

Urgent Pass does not guarantee immediate entry. Actual wait times depend on attendance and attraction operations.

Availability is limited and may sell out.

What is a Patient Pass?

Want a more intense experience? The Patient Pass is an optional add-on that allows participating scare actors to TOUCH, GRAB and SEPARATE you from your group during the haunted attraction.

This experience is designed for guests who want to take their visit to the next level.

A regular haunted attraction ticket is required.

Does the Patient Pass mean I can touch the scare actors?

NO. The Patient Pass gives authorized scare actors permission to interact physically with the participating guest.

Guests may NEVER touch, grab, hit, push or intentionally make physical contact with scare actors.

What is a Chicken Pass?

Not looking for the full scare? The Chicken Pass is an optional reduced-scare add-on that lets our scare actors know to tone down scares and interactions for the participating guest.

A regular haunted attraction ticket is required.

The Chicken Pass reduces the intensity of actor interactions but does not remove every frightening element, loud noise, dark area or theatrical effect from the attraction.

EXPERIENCE & WAIT TIMES

How long does the haunted attraction take?

The main haunted attraction typically takes approximately 25–45 minutes to complete.

Experience times vary depending on your group, attraction operations and other factors.

All times are estimates and subject to vary.

How long will I have to wait?

Wait times vary depending on attendance, arrival time and attraction operations.

Friday and Saturday nights, October weekends and Halloween Weekend are generally our busiest operating periods.

Guests looking for a reduced wait should consider purchasing an Urgent Pass.

All wait times are estimates and subject to vary.

What time should I arrive?

Please arrive according to the date and time listed on your ticket.

All Sheboygan Haunted Asylum tickets are timed admission tickets.

Arriving outside of your designated time may require the purchase of an Anytime Ticket Add-On.

What happens if I get too scared and want to leave?

If you become too frightened or feel unable to continue, notify the nearest scare actor or staff member.

Our team will assist you in exiting the attraction.

No refunds will be issued to guests who choose not to enter or who leave the attraction before completing it.

VIP BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR

Do you offer VIP tours?

Yes. Sheboygan Haunted Asylum offers a limited VIP Behind-the-Scenes Tour experience.

The VIP experience includes haunted attraction admission along with a guided behind-the-scenes look at areas of the former asylum that are not normally part of the standard haunted attraction experience.

Availability is extremely limited.

Is the VIP Tour the same as the haunted attraction?

No. The VIP Tour provides an additional guided behind-the-scenes experience along with haunted attraction admission.

It is designed for guests interested in seeing more of the historic asylum complex and learning about the property beyond the normal haunted attraction experience.

THE ASYLUM FIELDS — HAUNTED CORN MAZE

What is The Asylum Fields?

The Asylum Fields is our outdoor nighttime haunted corn maze experience.

Find your way through a real cornfield after dark while discovering what may be waiting between the rows.

Is The Asylum Fields included with my haunted attraction ticket?

No. The Asylum Fields is an add-on attraction and is not included with admission to the main haunted attraction.

How much does The Asylum Fields cost?

Tickets start at $10 per person.

Pricing and availability are subject to change.

Where can I purchase tickets for The Asylum Fields?

Tickets are sold ON-SITE ONLY.

The Asylum Fields is not available for advance purchase online.

Tickets are subject to availability.

Can I purchase a ticket just for The Asylum Fields?

No. The Asylum Fields is not available as a standalone attraction.

Guests must have a valid main haunted attraction ticket or VIP Tour ticket to purchase admission to The Asylum Fields.

How long does The Asylum Fields take?

The Asylum Fields typically takes approximately 15–45 minutes to complete.

Because this is a find-your-way-through corn maze, your experience time depends on how quickly you find your way through.

Some guests may find their way out much faster than others.

All times are estimates and subject to vary.

Is The Asylum Fields open every operating night?

The Asylum Fields is a real outdoor agricultural field and is WEATHER DEPENDENT.

Rain, storms, lightning, mud, wet ground, field conditions or other safety concerns may cause The Asylum Fields to open late, close early or remain closed for the evening.

The Asylum Fields may close at any time without advance notice if conditions are determined to be unsafe or unsuitable.

What time does The Asylum Fields close?

The Asylum Fields closes ONE HOUR BEFORE the posted closing time for the main haunted attraction.

We strongly recommend completing The Asylum Fields earlier in your visit if you plan to experience it.

What should I wear in The Asylum Fields?

DRESS ACCORDINGLY. The Asylum Fields takes place in a real agricultural field with natural and uneven terrain.

Depending on weather and field conditions, guests may encounter:

  • Dirt
  • Mud
  • Wet ground
  • Uneven terrain
  • Slippery surfaces
  • Natural outdoor conditions

Comfortable, closed-toe shoes or boots are strongly recommended.

DO NOT wear expensive shoes, nice clothing or anything you do not want to get dirty or muddy.

Sheboygan Haunted Asylum is not responsible for dirty or damaged shoes, clothing or personal belongings resulting from outdoor or field conditions.

Are there scare actors in The Asylum Fields?

Yes. The Asylum Fields is a haunted experience and may contain live scare actors throughout the corn maze.

PHOTOS & VIDEOS

Can I take photos or videos inside the haunted attraction?

No. Photography and video recording are not permitted inside the haunted attraction during normal operating nights.

The exception is our designated Capture the Fear Weekend, when guests receive special permission to use their phones inside the attraction under specific event rules.

Photography is welcome in designated areas outside of the haunted attraction.

Can I livestream inside the haunted attraction?

No. Livestreaming inside the haunted attraction is prohibited, including during Capture the Fear Weekend.

COSTUMES & MASKS

Can I wear a costume?

Costumes may be worn during designated themed weekends and special events when specifically permitted.

Costumes are never required.

Outside of designated costume events, guest costumes may be restricted.

Can I wear a mask?

Full-face masks or face coverings that conceal a guest’s identity are not permitted inside the nighttime attraction unless specifically authorized by Sheboygan Haunted Asylum.

Management or security may require any face covering to be removed for identification or safety purposes.

What are the costume rules?

When costumes are permitted:

  • No real weapons
  • No realistic weapon replicas
  • No sharp or dangerous props
  • No full-face masks that conceal identity
  • Costumes may not interfere with vision
  • Costumes may not prevent safe movement
  • Guests may not impersonate Sheboygan Haunted Asylum employees or scare actors
  • Guests must follow all instructions from security, staff and management

Management reserves the right to require the removal of any costume, prop or accessory determined to create a safety or operational concern.

FOOD, MERCHANDISE & AMENITIES

Is food available?

Yes! Texas Roadhouse will be serving food on select operating nights at Sheboygan Haunted Asylum.

Food availability, menu items and operating nights are subject to change.

Follow Sheboygan Haunted Asylum on social media for food-service announcements and updates.

Do you sell merchandise?

Yes! Official Sheboygan Haunted Asylum merchandise is available at our on-site Gift Shop while supplies last.

Selection, styles, designs and sizes may vary.

Are restrooms available?

Yes. Restrooms are available on the property.

Please follow posted signage and staff directions to designated restroom areas.

Is parking free?

Yes. Guest parking is FREE.

Can I leave the property and come back?

Re-entry is not guaranteed.

Please plan to complete all purchased attractions, add-ons and experiences before leaving the property.

WEATHER

Are you open if it rains?

The main Sheboygan Haunted Asylum attraction generally operates rain or shine.

Most of the main attraction is indoors; however, portions of the overall experience may be outdoors and can be affected by weather or safety conditions.

The Asylum Fields is a separate outdoor experience and is entirely weather and field-condition dependent.

The Asylum Fields may open late, close early or remain closed without advance notice due to weather, mud, storms, lightning or unsafe field conditions.

ATTRACTION SAFETY & RULES

What effects are used inside the haunted attraction?

Sheboygan Haunted Asylum is an intense haunted attraction and may include:

  • Strobe and flashing lights
  • Fog and theatrical effects
  • Loud and sudden noises
  • Complete or near-complete darkness
  • Tight or confined spaces
  • Uneven surfaces
  • Live scare actors
  • Sudden movements
  • Startle effects
  • Other intense visual, physical and sensory effects

Guests should consider the nature and intensity of the experience before entering.

Can I enter if I am pregnant or have a medical condition?

Sheboygan Haunted Asylum is an intense experience that may include darkness, loud noises, flashing lights, fog, sudden scares, uneven surfaces and other physical or sensory effects.

Guests should consider their individual circumstances before participating.

If you have concerns about whether the attraction is appropriate for you, consult an appropriate healthcare professional before entering.

Can I touch the scare actors?

No. Guests may not touch, hit, grab, push or intentionally make physical contact with scare actors.

The same rule applies to attraction props, sets and special effects.

DO NOT TOUCH ACTORS, PROPS, SETS OR SPECIAL EFFECTS.

What items are prohibited?

The following are prohibited:

  • Weapons of any kind
  • Realistic weapon replicas
  • Dangerous or sharp objects
  • Illegal drugs
  • Outside alcohol
  • Any item determined by management or security to be dangerous, disruptive or inappropriate

Management and security reserve the right to refuse admission or remove any guest who creates a safety concern, disrupts attraction operations or refuses to follow instructions.

Do you have security?

Yes. Security personnel and attraction staff are present during operating nights.

All guests are required to follow instructions given by attraction staff, security and management.

Can I be removed from the attraction?

Yes. Management reserves the right to refuse admission or remove guests for unsafe, disruptive, threatening, destructive or inappropriate behavior or for failing to follow attraction rules or staff instructions.

Removal from the property does not qualify a guest for a refund.

CELEBRITY GUESTS & CREATOR APPEARANCES

Do I need a haunted attraction ticket to meet a celebrity guest?

Yes. A valid Sheboygan Haunted Asylum admission ticket is required to enter the event and access celebrity guest meet-and-greet areas during nighttime operating events.

When are celebrity guests available?

Special guests are scheduled to be on-site during Sheboygan Haunted Asylum operating hours on their announced appearance dates unless otherwise stated.

Guest schedules and availability may vary.

How much do celebrity guests charge for autographs, photos or selfies?

Prices are determined by each individual celebrity guest.

Pricing, available items and offerings may vary from guest to guest.

Can I bring my own item to have signed?

Generally, yes. Guests may bring appropriate personal items for celebrity guests to sign.

Signing availability and pricing are determined by each celebrity guest.

Are celebrity appearances guaranteed?

All events, entertainment, schedules and celebrity appearances are subject to change.

THEMED WEEKENDS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Every weekend can bring something different to Sheboygan Haunted Asylum.

Select operating dates feature special themes, celebrity guests, creator appearances, customer costume nights and other special events.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, themed costumes are for CUSTOMERS AND GUESTS.

Our scare actors remain in their normal Sheboygan Haunted Asylum characters.

CLOWN TAKEOVER is the exception — every scare actor becomes a clown.


SEPTEMBER 19
OPENING NIGHT — HAUNT FOR A CAUSE

Kick off the season as Sheboygan Haunted Asylum partners with the Humane Society of Sheboygan County.

Guests who bring a qualifying donation will have a chance to receive an exclusive Sheboygan Haunted Asylum × Humane Society shirt.

Giveaway Rules

  • First 50 qualifying guests
  • Must have valid admission for September 19
  • Must bring a qualifying donation
  • One shirt per qualifying guest
  • Sizes available while supplies last

Start the season with a scare while helping a great local cause.


SEPTEMBER 25–26
CAPTURE THE FEAR WEEKEND

For one weekend only, phones are allowed inside the haunted attraction.

Take photos and videos while making your way through Sheboygan Haunted Asylum.

Special Guests Grimm Life Collective appearing September 25 & 26.

What is allowed?

  • Cell phone photography
  • Cell phone video

What is NOT allowed?

  • Flash
  • Phone flashlights
  • Professional cameras
  • Gimbals
  • Tripods
  • Selfie sticks
  • Recording glasses
  • Livestreaming

Guests must KEEP MOVING through the attraction.

Guests may not stop scenes, intentionally hold up other groups or ask scare actors to repeat scares for a camera.

Outside of Capture the Fear Weekend, photography and video recording are not permitted inside the haunted attraction.


OCTOBER 2–3
NOSTALGIA WEEKEND

Take a trip back to the horror, movies and television you grew up with.

Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite nostalgic character.

Special Celebrity Guest Kathryn Long, “Carly Beth” from Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask

Appearing October 2 & 3.

Look for special Goosebumps-inspired displays throughout the event.

Costume Rules

  • This weekend’s costume theme is for customers and guests.
  • Our scare actors remain in their regular Sheboygan Haunted Asylum characters.
  • Costumes are encouraged but never required.
  • All general costume and safety rules apply.

OCTOBER 9–11
CLOWN TAKEOVER

The clowns are taking over the asylum for three nights only: EVERY SCARE ACTOR IS A CLOWN. This is the only themed weekend where our entire scare-actor cast changes to match the theme. Expect clowns throughout Sheboygan Haunted Asylum from beginning to end.

Special Celebrity Guest Paul Haley, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, appearing October 9–11.

If you’re afraid of clowns, this might be the wrong weekend.


OCTOBER 15–18
HEROES VS. VILLAINS WEEKEND

Pick a side.

Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite hero or villain from horror, movies, television, comics, video games or pop culture.

Special Celebrity Guest Jeff Brockton, “Ghostface” from Scream 3, appearing October 15–18.

Costume Rules

  • This weekend’s theme is for customers and guests.
  • Our scare actors remain in their regular Sheboygan Haunted Asylum characters.
  • Costumes are encouraged but never required.
  • All general costume and safety rules apply.

OCTOBER 22–25
BETTER TOGETHER WEEKEND

Some things are better together. Grab your best friend, partner, sibling or favorite horror companion and experience the asylum together.

Guests are encouraged to dress as an iconic pair, duo or group.

Special Celebrity Guest Mark Steger, The Original Demogorgon from Stranger Things, appearing October 23 & 24.

PLEASE NOTE: Mark Steger will not be appearing in a Demogorgon costume for photo opportunities.

Costume Rules

  • This weekend’s costume theme is for customers and guests.
  • Our scare actors remain in their regular Sheboygan Haunted Asylum characters.
  • Costumes are encouraged but never required.
  • All general costume and safety rules apply.

OCTOBER 25
TRICK-OR-TREAT AT THE ASYLUM

Join us for a special FREE daytime Trick-or-Treat event at Sheboygan Haunted Asylum.

Hours: 12:30 PM–3:00 PM

Families are invited to dress up and enjoy trick-or-treating on the asylum grounds.

Is Trick-or-Treat free?

YES. No haunted attraction ticket is required to attend the daytime Trick-or-Treat event.

Who can attend?

Everyone is welcome. This is a family-friendly daytime event designed for children, parents, grandparents and families to enjoy together.

Can children wear costumes?

Absolutely! Costumes are encouraged for children and adults during the Trick-or-Treat event.

Will there be candy?

Yes. Multiple candy stations will be available throughout the event while supplies last.

Will the haunted attraction be open during Trick-or-Treat?

No. The haunted attraction will be CLOSED during the daytime Trick-or-Treat event. Regular nighttime haunted attraction operations begin later that evening at 6:30 PM. Regular admission is required for the nighttime haunted attraction.


OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 1
HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

Celebrate Halloween where it belongs — inside a real former asylum.

Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite horror character: Slashers, monsters, horror icons, movie characters and original creations are welcome as long as they comply with our costume and safety rules.

Special Celebrity Guest Michael Bailey Smith, “Pluto” from The Hills Have Eyes and “Super Freddy” from A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, appearing Friday, October 30 and Halloween night, Saturday, October 31.

Costume Rules

  • Halloween Weekend’s costume theme is for customers and guests.
  • Our scare actors remain in their regular Sheboygan Haunted Asylum characters.
  • Costumes are encouraged but never required.
  • All general costume and safety rules apply.

NOVEMBER 6–7
FINAL ADMISSION WEEKEND

This is it. The final two nights of the season. If you haven’t been admitted yet, this is your last chance.

If you’ve already survived, come back one final time.

Experience Sheboygan Haunted Asylum and The Asylum Fields, weather and conditions permitting, before the doors close for the season.

ONE LAST WEEKEND.

ONE FINAL SCREAM.

FINAL ADMISSION.

GENERAL THEMED WEEKEND RULES

Do I have to wear a costume?

No. Costumes are encouraged during applicable themed weekends but are never required.

Do the scare actors dress according to each weekend’s theme?

No, unless specifically stated otherwise.

Costume themes are generally for customers and guests.

Clown Takeover is the exception.

During Clown Takeover, every scare actor will be a clown.

What are the rules for guest costumes?

The following rules apply:

  • No real weapons
  • No realistic weapon replicas
  • No dangerous or sharp props
  • No full-face masks that conceal identity
  • Costumes cannot block your vision
  • Costumes cannot prevent safe movement
  • Guests may not impersonate Sheboygan Haunted Asylum employees or scare actors

Management and security reserve the right to prohibit any costume, prop or accessory determined to create a safety concern.

Can I take photos or videos because it is a themed weekend?

No. Photography and video recording are not permitted inside the haunted attraction unless specifically authorized.

Capture the Fear Weekend is the designated exception.

Capture the Fear Weekend has its own photography and recording rules that must be followed.

Can I touch the scare actors or props during themed weekends?

No. Do not touch scare actors, props, sets or special effects.

All guests must follow instructions from Sheboygan Haunted Asylum staff, security and management.

Can themed events or celebrity appearances change?

Yes. All special events, themes, entertainment, schedules, offerings and celebrity appearances are subject to change.

EMPLOYMENT, SPONSORSHIPS & CONTACT

Can I work at Sheboygan Haunted Asylum?

We’re always looking for people who think they have what it takes to join the asylum.

Visit the Jobs section of our website to view available opportunities and apply.

I would like to sponsor Sheboygan Haunted Asylum. Who do I contact?

We’d love to hear from you.

Email: SheboyganHauntedAsylum@Outlook.com

Who do I contact for media, press or collaboration opportunities?

For media relations, collaborations and partnership opportunities, contact: SheboyganHauntedAsylum@Outlook.com

I still have a question. Who can I contact?

Email us at: SheboyganHauntedAsylum@Outlook.com

ARE YOU READY?

ARE YOU READY TO MEET THE DOCTOR AT WISCONSIN’S ONLY REAL ASYLUM HAUNTED HOUSE ATTRACTION?

YOU’VE BEEN ADMITTED.