2-Hour History Tour

Learn the fascinating history of prisons in Missouri and the United States with this tour of the MSP.

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Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 5 and Under Not Permitted

Discover the Past of Jefferson City’s Infamous Prison

On this tour you will be guided through:

Housing Unit 1 | Control Center
Housing Unit 4 | Dungeon Cells and Upper Walks
Housing Unit 3 | General Population*
Gas Chamber

*Housing Unit 3 is off the tour rotation until further notice. Guests will go upstairs in Housing Unit 1 to view the Women’s Unit instead.

Please note that tour sizes are limited. Check the calendar for the next available tour date.

Beginning the 2024 season, we are transitioning to digital waivers. See below for completion instructions.

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Quick Details

Adult (Ages 6+)

Discover the Past of Jefferson City’s Infamous Prison

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