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Missouri State Penitentiary
- Hospitality
- Jefferson City, MO
About this business
The Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) opened in 1836 along the banks of the Missouri River in Jefferson City, Missouri, the state capital. The prison housed inmates for 168 years and was the oldest continually operating prison west of the Mississippi until it was decommissioned in 2004. The prison was already 100 years old when Alcatraz began taking inmates.The Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau now offers a wide variety of tours at the site, once named the "The bloodiest 47 acres in America" by Time magazine. Visit... read more
Location details
115 Lafayette St, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Day History Tours and evening Ghost Tours! Something for all! Be sure to check out the gift shop and take a piece of history home!
Frequently asked questions about Missouri State Penitentiary
How is Missouri State Penitentiary rated?
Missouri State Penitentiary has a 4.8 star rating with 2,042 reviews.
When is Missouri State Penitentiary open?
Missouri State Penitentiary is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
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