Built to scare

Bluefield, West Virginia · Mercer County

Night School Haunt

Gary Bowling’s House of Art turns the historic Ramsey School into an artist-built seasonal haunt with original sets, costumes, and live actors.

AccessTicketed seasonal attraction
Best forTraditional haunted-house night with a local arts angle
When to goFall / Halloween
ExperienceIndoor haunted school · live actors · low-scare hour

About the place

What to expect.

Night School adds a true haunted-house experience to Mercer County’s fall lineup and supports the House of Art’s programming and building work.

Public access

How you can visit

Mercer County tourism lists Night School Haunt from September 25 through October 31, 2026. Confirm the exact Friday/Saturday operating schedule and ticket details before traveling.

On the ground

What you'll find

The attraction is built through rooms of the former school. Recent seasons have included an earlier low-scare/no-actor hour before the full haunt begins.