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Missouri State Penitentiary

Prison Tours in Jefferson City, MO

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Once the oldest continually operating prison west of the Mississippi River, the Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) operated for 168 years before decommissioning in 2004. It now serves as a great historic landmark in downtown Jefferson City welcoming thousands of guests annually from all over the world. Whether visitors choose to take a history or ghost tour, they will walk through historic housing units, the upper courtyard and the gas chamber where 39 men and 1 woman were executed. Our paranormal investigations share the first-hand ghostly sightings at MSP and allow guests to hunt for the unexplainable activity. Lock up your tour and do time in Jefferson City!

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Our Most Popular Tours

Voted the #1 Activity in Jefferson City on TripAdvisor


100 Years Older Than Alcatraz

Tour one of the longest-running prisons in the U.S. that closed after 168 years.

Infamous Inmates

Walk the same halls as notorious prisoners like James Earl Ray & Sonny Liston.

Home of the Gas Chamber

See the gas chamber where 40 inmates were put to death between 1937-1989.

"Bloodiest 47 Acres in the US"

Explore one of the largest prisons in the U.S. that once housed 4,900 criminals.