The Historic Palmyra Museums are known for various paranormal claims, including sightings of a full-bodied apparition of Sibyl Phelps and a young girl, unexplained noises, objects moving, and a "chasing" black cat. Guests have reported feeling a hostile presence, and the smell of cigars has been noted. The museum offers ghost tours from June to October and paranormal investigation opportunities. Full-bodied apparitions of a woman in Victorian clothing and a little girl have been reported. The specific spirit of Sibyl Phelps is often mentioned. Visitors have heard strange noises, and the scent of cigars has been reported. Objects are sometimes seen moving on their own, and carpets have been found pushed against doors in locked rooms. There are reports of ghostly cats appearing and being seen in photos, including one instance of a black cat appearing at the door of the Phelps Store. Some visitors have reported feeling a hostile presence, particularly on the museum's third floor. The touch of a young girl's hands has been reported in the Phelps living room.