USA Missouri State Penitentiary Tour

This "original" Missouri State Penitentiary tour discusses the 168-year history of the Missouri State Penitentiary and covers both the prison's history itself and the history of penal eras in the United States. During this tour, guests are guided through Housing Unit 1 (Control Center) and A-Hall - the oldest building still standing on the Missouri State Penitentiary site (built in 1868), dungeon cells, The Upper Yard, Housing Unit 3 and the Gas Chamber. Guests hear the history of the Missouri State Penitentiary including information on infamous inmates, the Riot of 1954, escape attempts and much more.

Get ready for low lighting, high ISO and fast lenses. There is also a tour for photographers (so you can bring a tripod and take your time), but it is separate from the normal tour.

Cost for the two-hour tour is fifteen dollars ($15).