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.

The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, constructed between 1858 and 1881, is the largest hand-cut stone masonry building in North America, and is purportedly the second largest in the world, next to the Kremlin.

Welcome to the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (AKA the Weston State Hospital) located in Historic Weston, West Virginia. This National Historic Landmark served as a sanctuary for the mentally ill beginning in the mid-1800's. This 160 year old asylum holds fascinating stories of Civil War raids, a gold robbery, the "curative"

Explore with the Asylum’s most seasoned and experienced tour guides. This tour includes all four floors of the main building and the oldest section of the hospital built during the Civil War. You will learn the history of the Asylum, paranormal experiences, and the methods of medical treatment utilized by the hospital throughout the years.

Ever thought about spending the night in a haunted Lunatic Asylum? Our Ghost Hunts last from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (excludes October hunts). After everyone is registered and divided into groups, guides will assist you in your exploration of this massive gothic asylum.

The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (TALA) is located just three miles off of I-79, EXIT 99, right along Highway 33 West, in North Central West Virginia. This world renowned National Historic Landmark is also conveniently located two hours south of Pittsburgh, and five hours from Washington DC.

During the special events at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, we also offer Flashlight tours of the historic Kirkbride building and the Medical Center! These 30-minute tours are half-historic and half-paranormal.

The photography tours allow you entry to the interiors of the Kirkbride, the Medical Center, and exteriors of all buildings, and the grounds. These will be a semi guided tours without historic info…

Join the ultimate paranormal experience with Mike Goncalves and Chris Smith of the Tennessee Wraith Chasers at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum!

You will learn the history of the Asylum, paranormal experiences, and the methods of medical treatment utilized by the hospital throughout the years. This tour includes an exploration of the Main Building, the Medical Center, the Criminally Insane Unit, and the Women’s Auxiliary building.