Advertisement

Advertisement

HotelsFoodShoppingCoffeeGroceryGas

Missouri State Penitentiary Museum

yelp logo
66 reviews
+1 (866) 998-6998
Website

Advertisement

Advertisement

Photos

Outside the housing unit built entirely by inmate labor.
Outside the housing unit built entirely by inmate labor.
Women's ward top floor
Women's ward top floor
Larry tour guide
Larry tour guide
Photo by namickey
Photo by namickey
Photo by namickey
Photo by namickey
Photo by Management
Photo by Management
700 E Capitol Ave
Jefferson City, MO 65101
+1 (866) 998-6998
http://www.missouripentours.com
In conjunction with the Missouri State Penitentiary tours, the museum provides additional historical information about the famous prison that operated for 168 years. The museum houses MSP memorabilia as well as a replica cell that demonstrates the living conditions at the prison. Visitors can view the many displays that provide information on prison industries, contract labor/private industries, life inside the walls and control/counter-control.

Reviews

yelp logo
4.566 reviews
Photo of BellaRose S.
BellaRose S.
5/15/2025

Yesterday May 2025 we took the two hour of the prison. Larry was our tour guide, and he had worked maintenance for 20 years until the prison closed in 2004. Larry was very informative & shared...

Read more on Yelp
Photo of Bethany P.
Bethany P.
11/19/2024

It is an interesting experience for sure. Not sure how I feel about the ghost tour just ethically. I did it and it was okay. The history is the scariest part. Not the ghost element. I don't know...

Read more on Yelp
Photo of Andrea S.
Andrea S.
8/10/2024

Cool tour in a historic facility. Definitely worth the trip and price. I hope the place keeps up maintenance and keep history alive.

Read more on Yelp
Photo of Jennifer E.
Jennifer E.
10/27/2024

We had an amazing time! We went a group of friends and were able to walk together and venture on our own during some areas. Our guide was Reece, she was fantastic and very knowledgeable! Thank you...

Read more on Yelp
Photo of Erin D.
Erin D.
4/28/2024

I went on a tour on Friday evening and had the BEST time! This was such an interesting and fun experience that I would definitely do again! Highly recommend!

Read more on Yelp
Own this business?
See a problem?

You might also like

Jefferson Landing State Historic Site
Art gallery, Legislative bodies, state and local

Jefferson Landing State Historic Site

20
"this site does not take long to see, there is only a couple of rooms but the person working there is..."
photo of blueman66
blueman66
America's National Churchill Museum
Art gallery

America's National Churchill Museum

14
"This museum is amazing. It's not the largest of museums, but it has a lot to offer and I would say it's one of Missouri's hidden gems. The price ticket to get in is inexpensive and the museum has..."
Rachel M.
Deutschheim State Historic Site
Art gallery, Art dealers

Deutschheim State Historic Site

8
"My mom wanted to stop here specifically because they sell Springerle molds. I wasn't familiar with Springerle until she started baking them a few years ago. They are a German cookie. The Cookie..."
photo of Katie H.
Katie H.
United States›Missouri›Jefferson City›Missouri State Penitentiary Museum

Partial Data by Infogroup (c) 2025. All rights reserved.

Advertisement

Advertisement

  • Get directions
  • MapQuest Travel
  • Route Planner
  • Print your map
  • Get help
  • Search the web
  • Send feedback
Learn more about our mobile apps.
  • Android app Google Play
  • Download on the App Store
  • Download on the Amazon Appstore
  • Enterprise solutions
  • Claim your business
  • Developer resources
  • Jobs
  • Advertise with us
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy
  • Data and licenses
  • About our ads
  • Do not sell