Missouri State Penitentiary

Category: Tourist attraction

Address: 115 Lafayette St, Jefferson City, MO 65101, USA

Phone: +18669986998

Reviews

Jennifer Russell

Oct 26, 2022

It was amazing and very nice and the gide was very nice and he was very interesting and all the building were very neat bt my staff was kinda scared bc she said when she went into one of the cells she said she felt a strange feeling bt then idk bt I went in some too bt I didn't feel any different nothing felt different to me I just kinda kw that in my minds eye that I could imagine there would be a lot of guys all in one cell....I just couldn't believe all of then in there all together be squshed like a mushroom bt I guess that is how it had to be .

Bethany Spitzmiller

Oct 24, 2022

It's definitely worth going. I only went on the historical tour, not the ghost tour, because I'm kind of a wimp. You get to look at two blocks of cells, the dungeon, which is where John B. Firebug was housed for 17 years! You get to see James Earl Ray's cell (who killed Martin Luther King Jr.) and Charles "Sonny" Liston's (who became the national heavyweight champion). You get to learn about other famous inmates like Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd. You get to see the gas chamber, where 40 people were executed. I think the most valuable aspect of this tour is that you get to hear about it from Green, who was a guard while the penitentiary was still operational. He is a bit older, so you have to have patience. It's also important to realize you're hearing from someone who grew up in a different time, saw the worst of people, and many of the people around are pro death penalty. If you're easily offended, consider the historical context and just listen.

Kraheera S.

Oct 23, 2022

They have excellent staff and the atmosphere is perfect!!! The haunted tour is fantastic!!!

Bob Heifner

Oct 23, 2022

Very good guided guided tour. Our guide, Michael Lear, we as a wealth of knowledge. He knew the history of the penitentiary and had many stories to pass on to us. We enjoyed his tour and highly recommend it. We all gave him a standing ovation at the end!!

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Questions & Answers

Are there wheelchairs available?

Jan Lindner | Oct 26, 2019
Kat Workman | Oct 26, 2019

No wheel chair accessibility unfortunately

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How do you sign up for the 8 hour ghost tour? I tried to see if I could do it on their website but it wont let me click on the calendar.. Is it already booked up?? Or should I call? What do I do? Thanks

Devin Hackworth | Oct 26, 2018
Rebecca Hurst | Oct 26, 2018

Go to ghosthuntsusa.com

Where do we park?

Sue Esparza | Oct 26, 2017
Chuck Campbell | Oct 26, 2017

The street in front of the facility.

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How many inmates escaped from this prison?

Randy Frost | Oct 26, 2019
Betty Vanderhooven-SchmaaSchmaa | Oct 25, 2021

Eventually, they all got out, One way or another & it sounds like some went back.

Are penal records available

Rebecca Carty | Oct 26, 2018
Heather Troth | Oct 26, 2018

Yes online records are available for individuals/cases tried in the state of MO. Do a search for Missouri Case Net.

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Is there an age restriction for the overnight tour?

Candice Lappat | Feb 27, 2022
JFK Moderate | Feb 27, 2022

Any age is fine I believe

when can you tour it and how much

Penny Needham | Oct 25, 2021
Brian Johnson | Oct 25, 2021

Yes you can go on line to schedule and pay 30.00 for 3 hrs

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Are dogs allowed on the tour?

Nancy Strom | Oct 25, 2021
Tom Predmore | Oct 25, 2021

I could almost guarantee no.

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Is this place open to tourists??

Natalee O’Neal | Oct 25, 2021
Mark Berry | Oct 25, 2021

March 2021 opens back up

Is it open tomorrow

angela shelby | Oct 25, 2020
Eric Bomar | Oct 25, 2020

The day we went was on a Sunday. The tour started at 1:00 p.m. But if you are asking about Saturday, I am not sure what time the tours are.

How much for each tour? Can we video? Is it fully haunted?

Jaelynn Renae Fayth Hendricks | Oct 25, 2020
Diane Duncan | Oct 25, 2020

It's closed. c.o. v.i.d. yours 139.00 a night.when they reopen

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Was one of the walls hit by the latest tornado?

Kathy M. Cyr | Oct 26, 2019
Sady Petty | Oct 26, 2019

Yes

Do they talk about the haunted stuff during the regular history tour?

Jenifer Boniphant | Oct 26, 2019
stuart steele | Oct 26, 2019

No, teasers to it but not the haunted things. Also, the regular haunted tour doesn't go into the criminally insane area that is supposed to be the most haunted. So be sure you get the info on that, if that's what you're wanting.

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How large is the group of people in the 8 hour overnight paranormal tour ?

Jenifer Parish | Oct 26, 2019
VALERIE TENNISON | Oct 26, 2019

We only took the 2-hour daytime option, but the guide said usually 10-15 on the overnight tour.

How much is it to do a tour or and over night stay?

Tres Sullivan | Oct 26, 2018
william Richardson | Oct 26, 2018

15 per. Person well worth it

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Is it open today Sunday?

Belen Carreon | Oct 26, 2018
Raymond Sibert | Oct 26, 2018

Yes but call ahead

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Is there going to be something here for Halloween

Kayla Tonique | Oct 26, 2018
william Richardson | Oct 26, 2018

Yes

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Do they do a haunted house thing like the Lemp Brewery

Dalton Moritz | Oct 26, 2018
David Moore | Oct 26, 2018

Affirmative

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Are cameras allowed?

Aniger Guilbeaux | Oct 26, 2018
Karie Welburn | Oct 26, 2018

Yes but bring extra batteries.

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What's the website address? We would like to know times and time of year and the cost.

Charlene Jones | Oct 26, 2018
Jayden Noble | Oct 26, 2018

115 Lafayette St, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Hi my name is ryan allred and I was wondering if this place is really really hunted and if it is how do you know. And was Bonny and carol hall really did kill a 6year old boy

Ryan Allred | Oct 26, 2018
J Folk | Oct 26, 2018

Yes this place is it really really haunted my daughter captured incredibly clear daytime video of a shadow person in the old building before the ghost hunt on a ghosy hunt weekend with the Tennessee Wraith Chassers. And yes Bonnie and Carl did kidnap and kill a young boy. They were executed together fo their crimes.

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Do they inform you about why it was shut down?

Brianna Wood | Oct 26, 2018
Laura C | Oct 26, 2018

It was getting old. They built a new one. It was more cost effective. The prison was started in the 1860's I think.

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have you ever had a experience with ghosts there??

Colyn McKay | Oct 26, 2018
Matt Taylor | Oct 26, 2018

They conduct paranormal tours/investigations which have had various degrees of success.

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What are the hours ?

Kim Day | Oct 26, 2018
Gina Sokolich | Oct 26, 2018

Hours vary by what kind of tour and time of year.

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Is it reservations only,is there walk in?

Kim Day | Oct 26, 2018
Roger Jantzen | Oct 26, 2018

Walk ins last I heard

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Do people have access to the 3rd story walkway?

Olivia Inman | Oct 26, 2018
Terri McBride | Oct 26, 2018

Yes, in the oldest section of the prison. It was a great tour.

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What are the parnormal clams at Jefferson penalty

Olivia Inman | Oct 26, 2018
Steve Jones | Oct 26, 2018

While on a day tour the guides lock you into each building With then as They explain the history. They say to prevent trespass. Noises are common and creeps you out But when one of our guides looked back With a surprised look because we all heard the same sound.......yeah spooky.

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Who would have access to the old inmate #?

Loretta Cleaves | Oct 26, 2017
Briantito Castro | Oct 26, 2017

We miss you boy ,Love form kids

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