2026 Haunted History Ghost Tour

Step inside the historic museum after dark and journey through its rooms as you discover ghostly legends from McKinney and Collin County.
About this Event

👻 HAUNTED HISTORY GHOST TOUR 👻
Real History. Local Legends. One Haunted Night.

Join us Saturday, October 24, from 5:00–10:00 PM for Haunted History Ghost Tour—an immersive evening of local haunted history, eerie encounters, theatrical performances, live music, and a few surprises lurking throughout the museum.

Step inside after dark and journey through the building as you discover ghost stories, mysterious happenings, and haunted legends from McKinney and Collin County—brought to life through storytelling and immersive experiences.

🎭 Come in costume! Costumes are encouraged, and Costume Prizes will be awarded.

🕯️ TIMED GHOST TOUR ENTRY | 5:40–9:00 PM

While the Haunted History evening runs from 5:00–10:00 PM, entry into the Ghost Tour experience is timed from 5:40–9:00 PM, with a new group entering every 20 minutes.

Each entry time is limited to just 20 guests for a more intimate—and eerie—experience. You’ll select your preferred entry time when purchasing your ticket.

⚠️ PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

Tickets are limited, and once a time slot sells out, it’s gone. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your scheduled entry time for check-in.

🎟️ 12+ ADMISSION | $25

Your ticket takes you through the haunted museum experience, including the Historic Lobby, Main Gallery, Research Room, and second-floor Archive Room.

Along the way, encounter immersive performances, mysteries, and local haunted-history stories inspired by the people, places, and legends of McKinney and Collin County.

🥂 VIP 21+ | $35

Ready to go underground?

VIP admission includes everything in 12+ Admission, plus:

🍸 One drink ticket
🗝️ Exclusive access to the Basement Speakeasy
🎶 Live music in the speakeasy

The VIP Basement Speakeasy stays open until 10:00 PM, so after your ghost tour, head downstairs, grab a drink, enjoy the live music, and spend a little more time beneath the museum…if you dare. 👻

📅 Saturday, October 24
🕰️ Haunted History Evening: 5:00–10:00 PM
🕯️ Timed Ghost Tour Entry: 5:40–9:00 PM
🥃 VIP Basement Speakeasy: Open until 10:00 PM
📍 Collin County History Museum
300 E. Virginia Street | Historic Downtown McKinney

Tickets are limited. Pre-registration required. No door sales.

🕯️ Come for the history. Stay for the mystery. Experience McKinney’s haunted past after dark.