Are you ready for an unforgettable journey of horror and fright?

Are you ready for our house of horror? Our Carnival of the Macbre? Our Maze of Morbidty? Get ready boys and girls for the ULTIMATE in fear... The Scare-A-Torium! It’s a 55,000 sq ft fortress of frights and fears! Inside these haunted corridors you will see all the delightful parts of our collection… if you make it through to the end, that is! So, bring your friends, come on in, and take the tour… if you dare.

We’re conveniently located at 1501 E. Dublin-Granville Road in Columbus, Ohio at the southwest corner of SR 161 and Karl Road in the former Big Bear Shopping Center, just ½ mile east of 1-71 off exit 117.

Our haunt has won Haunt of the Year for the state of Wisconsin three years in a row and is now here in Columbus! There is plenty of FREE parking and indoor waiting areas away from the elements. The entire tour is indoor and climate controlled so don’t let the weather deter you. We’re open rain or shine! Plus, there will be professional makeup artists on location to do your face and turn you into a scary zombie or a pretty butterfly. It’s all up to you and the artist to give you the perfect Halloween makeover!

Also, on location, is Costume Find Columbus. They have all your Halloween needs! Hundreds of costumes and masks, make-up, props, decorations, accessories, special effects, party supplies, magic and gags. It’s all right here. No admission necessary.

We will be open Friday & Saturday nights from 7:00 pm – 12:00 am and 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Thursdays starting October 2. We will also be open Sundays from 5:00 - 7:00 pm for Lights-On Tours and 7:00 – 10:00 pm for Lite Fright. The week of October 26 we will be open Sunday to Thursday from 7:00 – 10:00 pm and Friday to Saturday from 7:00 pm – 12:00 am.

The Scare-A-Torium also includes a costume store; Costume Find Columbus with a huge selection of Halloween items at great prices. Home haunters will find haunted house props on display too. Costume Find will be open 11:00 am to 7:30 pm Monday through Saturday and until 12:30 am on weekends.

Location :: Pricing :: About the Tour :: Safety & Security
:: Fun for Families :: Employment & Costume Shop

LOCATION
Where are you located?
We’re conveniently located at 1501 E. Dublin-Granville Road in Columbus, Ohio at the southwest corner of SR 161 and Karl Road in the former Big Bear Store, just ½ east of 1-71 off exit 117.

Are there bathrooms at The Scare-A-Torium?
There are indoor men’s and women’s bathrooms available for our guests’ use.

Are you handicap accessible?
Yes.

Are you open if it rains?
The Scare-A-Torium and Costume Find Columbus are all indoor at the former Big Bear store. We will be open and running regardless of the weather.

Do you serve food?
We have an indoor seating area with vending for guests to purchase drinks and snacks.

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PRICING
Is there a fee for parking?
No. We have a very large, well lit, paved parking lot that can accomodate over 700 vehicles. Parking is always free.

What are your ticket prices?
General Admission is $15.00 regardless of age.
Timed Ticketing Admission is $18.00
VIV (Very Important Victims) is $25.00
Sunday Lights-On Admission is $8.00 for adults.
Sunday Night Lite Fright Admission is $15.00 regardless of age.
Good on Sunday only. Each adult ticket will admit 2 children under 12 for FREE! Each additional child or child over 12 will require an additional Lights-On admission ticket.

What are Timed Tickets?
The Scare-A-Torium offers Timed Ticketing admission online only for $18.00. Timed Ticketing allows you to choose a time and date ahead of time and skip the waiting line. Simply choose the day and time you wish to attend, purchase your ticket, print it, and bring the ticket with you to The Scare-A-Torium. Present the ticket at the door and our host will escort you to the front of the line. The tickets are sold in 15 minute time slots. HURRY! There are a limited number of Timed Tickets available for each time slot and they go fast. Once they are all sold, they’re out!

What are VIV tickets?
To save time and avoid the waiting lines, a limited number of Very Important Victim (VIV) tickets can be purchased at The Scare-A-Torium. VIV tickets allows you to go to the front of the waiting line right away and can only be purchased on location for $25.00, if there are slots available. If available (there is a limit of 25 every 15 minutes), they can be purchased and you'll wait in a special short line for our timed ticketing and VIV guests.

Do you accept credit cards?
We accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover cards. We also accept cash, of course. We do not accept personal checks. There is a 97¢ fee per ticket from TicketLeap for credit card charges.

Are discounts available?
We offer a $1.00 off admission coupon online.

If I chicken out, will I get my money back?
Unfortunately we cannot refund any tickets.

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ABOUT THE TOUR
Is it very scary?
The very purpose of the haunt is to scare and frighten. However we want you to be entertained too. Expect lots of fun, screams, frights, and laughs too.

How long does the tour take?
This will be a self guided tour through The Scare-A-Torium. It will last approximately 15 - 20 minutes… if you make it to the end!

When is the best time to attend?
The earlier the better to avoid longer lines. To guarantee admission when you arrive, purchase Timed Tickets ahead of time or VIV Tickets on location.

Will the monsters touch me?
The ghouls, ghosts, and goblins are there to scare and frignten. They will not touch or grab you. However, because of the nature of the attraction, occasionally guests may accidentally run into the monsters or each other. Most of the haunt is dark and there are parts of the haunt that have tight passageways so contact can and does occur. However, we try to keep it to a minimum. Please let us know if there are any problems that you have in the haunt and we will work quickly to address it.

Can I touch the monsters?
We don’t want anyone hurt during the tour. Please don’t touch, grab, or punch any of the monsters and they won’t touch you. Also, please do not damage the props and other items in the haunt. Have fun and let everyone else have fun too.

Can I get out of line and get back in my place?
Once you leave the line, you must go back to the end of the line. This will be strictly enforced. We want the haunt to be fun and fair for everyone. The only exceptions are to use the restroom facilities or to get your face painted. Please feel free to shop at the Costume Store before or after you attend the haunt.

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FUN FOR FAMILIES
Is The Scare-A-Torium appropriate for young children?
The tour is meant to be scary. Therefore, parents must consider each child’s “fear tolerance” before attending. We would suggest that no one under 12 should attend The Scare-A-Torium, although there is no age limit to the tour. We will not be responsible for nightmares!

There are hand signals that are used if the haunt becomes too intense. If the hand signals are shown, a staffer will escort your group to the nearest exit.

For children younger than 12, we offer Lights-On late Sunday afternoons and Lite Fright on Sunday nights. Lights-On is on Sundays from 5:00 - 7:00 pm for a lights-on tour of The Scare-A-Torium. Lite Fright is on Sundays from 7 - 10 pm where lights are off but the monsters are kid-friendly. See below for details.

What is Lights-On Sunday?
Younger children and their parents can attend on Sundays from 5:00 - 7:00 pm for a lights-on tour of The Scare-A-Torium. We will have all of the lights on and there will be no monsters and beasts during the tour. It’s a great opportunity for the young ones to enjoy a haunted attraction without the fear of the dark or of being surprised. It’s also a wonderful way to see all the detail and work that’s involved in the artwork, design and, creation of a haunted attraction.

The Lights-On Tour admission is only $8 for an adult. Every paid adult ticket will admit one adult along with two children under 12 for free. Additional children or children over 12 will be required to purchase an adult ticket. All children must be accompanied by an adult to participate in Lights-On.

What is Lite Fright Sunday?
For braver children and their parents, we offer Lite Fright on Sunday nights from 7:00 -10:00 pm. It’s a toned-down version of our Scare-A-Torium. The lights will be off and all of the effects will be running, however, the monsters and beasts will be more friendly Sunday night and will adjust their fright depending on the age and fear-threshold of your children. The Lite Fright tickets are $15.00 regardless of age.

Where can I wait for my children?
We have a large indoor seating area for parents who wish to wait for their children. There will be vending machines available for food and drinks while you are waiting.

Tell me more about the face painting.
There will be two areas where guests can get their face painted by professional make up artists. There will also be a viewing area where you can watch people getting made up. We will also have a training room for instructors to teach classes on face painting, special effects makeup, and air brushing.

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SAFETY & SECURITY
Can I take photos or video?
No photography or video is allowed during the tour. It’s disruptive and you risk your camera being bumped or dropped in the dark by someone or something. We do not take responsibility to damage done to cameras or cell phones being used during the tour.

Can wear costumes or masks inside The Scare-A-Torium?
For your safety and the safety of others, we request you not bring costumes, masks, props, or similar items to the tour.

Can we bring pets, weapons, flashlights, or alcoholic beverages?
No.

Will there be security there?
We take your safety seriously so that you can relax and enjoy the haunt. We will have two special duty police officers at The Scare-A-Torium at all times during operation. One will be at the entrance to the haunt and one will patrol the parking lot. The parking lot and entrance to The Scare-A-Torium are well lit. We will also have security guards and security cameras inside and outside of the attraction.

Is the facility safe?
The Scare-A-Torium and Costume Find Columbus have both been fully inspected by the City of Columbus and has been approved by the Fire Marshall. It has a fully functional sprinkler system, smoke detectors, and two front entrances/exits, each with 6’ doors, and two rear emergency exits. The haunt also has multiple exits for guests to use and the interior lights can be activated at a moments notice for full visibility in an emergency. In addition, all of the haunt actors and staff have been fully trained and are prepared in case of an emergency.

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EMPLOYMENT & COSTUME SHOP
Can I work at the Scare-A-Torium or Costume Find Columbus?
Yes. Please contact us at 614-846-3327 for more information.

Do I need to pay admission to enter Costume Find Columbus?
Admission to Costume Find Columbus Halloween Store is always free. The store is open Monday – Thursday from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am – 12:00 am and on Sundays from 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm. On nights that the Scare-A-Torium is open, we will be open until 12:00 am.

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