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Want to discover some of Jefferson City’s haunted past? On this Missouri State Penitentiary ghost tour, your guide discusses the history of the facility and highlights the strange, unusual, and unexplained occurrences behind the walls!
You’ll be guided through Housing Unit 1 (Control Center and Women’s Unit), Housing Unit 4* (one of the oldest original buildings still standing on the property, built in 1868), dungeon cells, Housing Unit 3, and the infamous gas chamber where many notorious inmates were executed for their crimes.
Guests are encouraged to bring their own flashlights for areas with low visibility.
Please note that tour sizes are limited, if you see that a tour is sold out, you may contact our office for other Missouri State Penitentiary tours that may be available.
*Housing Unit 4 will be undergoing preservation efforts. Due to construction, the building may have limited accessibility.