{"id":1156,"date":"2019-01-18T10:29:06","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T16:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmowp.local\/articles\/explore-one-piece-of-missouris-state-capital-from-behind-bars-2\/"},"modified":"2025-09-07T15:36:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T20:36:32","slug":"missouri-state-penitentiary-a-visitors-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/articles\/missouri-state-penitentiary-a-visitors-guide","title":{"rendered":"Missouri State Penitentiary: A Visitor\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

History buffs and ghost hunters alike are drawn to the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City where daytime history tours take you on a trip into the past, and evening ghost and paranormal tours add a little fright to your night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See what life was like inside the walls of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Missouri State Penitentiary \u2013 A Brief History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Missouri State Penitentiary was the oldest continually operating prison west of the Mississippi River until it was decommissioned in 2004. The prison opened in 1836, just 10 years after the Show-Me State\u2019s first Capitol in Jefferson City was built. Housing as many as 5,000 inmates at times, the penitentiary was one of the largest prisons in the United States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the years, the penitentiary became known as one of the most efficient in the country. At the same time, it became infamous for widespread violence and notorious inmates. The prison has been called the \u201cbloodiest 47 acres in America\u201d due to the number of serious assaults that took place on the grounds between 1963 and 1964.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several famous \u2013 and infamous \u2013 inmates spent time behind bars at the penitentiary. Bank robber Pretty Boy Floyd was incarcerated at the prison in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston learned how to box at the penitentiary during the 1950s. In 1967, while serving a 20-year sentence for robbery, James Earl Ray escaped from the prison inside a large box used to ship bread from the prison bakery \u2013 a year later he assassinated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tours of the Penitentiary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A tour of the prison will guide you inside the walls to see where inmates once lived, worked and spent \u201cyard-time.\u201d History tours, ghost tours and paranormal investigations are offered March through November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Take a guided tour of the penitentiary to learn about the infamous prisoners who were incarcerated there.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

History Tours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A history tour provides an immersive experience that details what life was like in the penitentiary. As the tour begins, the prison’s large metal doors slide shut behind you with the same loud clanking sound prisoners heard when they arrived to serve their sentence. You\u2019ll walk through the housing units, see the gas chamber and learn about the infamous 1954 Riot, stories of escapees, and how the penal system has changed over the decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venture below the surface to see the dungeon cells. Step into these spaces \u2013 only 7\u2019 wide and 11\u2019 deep \u2013 while a tour guide shuts off the lights. Enveloped in complete darkness, you\u2019ll hear how inmates occupied their time while confined in these cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ghost Tours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Missouri State Penitentiary is considered one of the most haunted places in the Show-Me State<\/a>. Take a ghost tour to experience the otherworldly side of the prison. Hear about strange and hair-raising occurrences at the prison and possibly experience some of your own!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Experience strange occurrences after dark during a paranormal investigation at the historic prison.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Paranormal Investigations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bring your flashlight and ghost-hunting equipment for an overnight paranormal investigation at the prison. This tour provides access to several areas of the penitentiary grounds, including a look at 3D \u2013 the oldest, most mysterious part of Housing Unit 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the Missouri State Penitentiary website<\/a> for more information about the specific tours and tour times. Reservations are recommended and can be made on the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things to Do Near the Missouri State Penitentiary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Missouri State Penitentiary Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Explore information and artifacts from the historic prison at the Missouri State Penitentiary Museum<\/a>. Exhibits include a replica cell and items collected by a former deputy warden. You\u2019ll find clippings of old newspaper articles about the prison, artwork and other things created by prisoners, and a room lined with photos and stories about infamous inmates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pizza baked in a wood-fired oven is one of the specialties at Prison Brews.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Prison Brews<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just a few blocks from the historic penitentiary, enjoy a meal on the covered patio or in the dining room decked out in jailhouse d\u00e9cor at Prison Brews<\/a>. The patio features two bocce ball courts and live entertainment many weekends. Popular menu items include burgers, steaks, seafood, pretzels with beer cheese and wood-fire baked pizzas. The microbrewery offers a variety of beers with prison-inspired names like Big House IPA and Go to Jail Ale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of Thomas Hart Benton’s most famous murals fills the walls of the House Lounge in the Missouri State Capitol.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Missouri State Capitol<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

See the grand architecture and acclaimed art at the Missouri State Capitol<\/a>. Overlooking the Missouri River, the building is the third one in Jefferson City to house state government operations. Dedicated in 1824, the capitol contains a treasure trove of artwork, including Thomas Hart Benton\u2019s mural \u201cSocial History of Missouri.\u201d Learn more about the state\u2019s history at the Missouri State Museum, located on the first floor of the capitol building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runge Nature Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the Runge Nature Center<\/a>, more than 3,000 square feet of exhibits feature Missouri\u2019s natural habitats . A 3,500-gallon aquarium is home to native fish while other exhibits focus on amphibians and reptiles. Outside, you can traverse two miles of hiking trails and climb a 60-foot fire tower for scenic views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katy Trail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hit the trail for a hike or bike ride. The .8-mile Katy Trail Spur takes you from Jefferson City across the Missouri River to the Katy Trail<\/a>. The 237-mile route is the country\u2019s longest developed rail-trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The spur includes a pedestrian\/bike bridge, attached to the Missouri River Bridge, that provides expansive views of the river and the Missouri State Capitol. When you reach the Katy Trail at the North Jefferson Trailhead, you can turn right or left and travel for miles on the nearly level crushed limestone trail \u2013 much of which runs along the Missouri River.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Most cities don’t stake a claim to fame on a prison, especially when it’s the state capital \u2013 but Jefferson City does, and they proudly promote and embrace this accolade. The decommissioned Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) is a draw to visitors and locals alike, and whether you hop the train in Kansas City or St. Louis, bike in on the Katy Trail or come by car to explore, you\u2019ve got to experience what Time magazine once called the “bloodiest 47 acres in 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