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Snap Great Photos of Missouri State Penitentiary

Looking to capture great photos of the Missouri State Penitentiary? On this guide-led photo tour, you will have access to the facility to photograph the beauty of the Missouri State Penitentiary! And you will only be paired with other photographers!

Roam the halls where so many infamous inmates walked before you. Photograph where they ate and slept, spent time outside, and went to meet their execution after spending time in the death row cells. Let “the bloodiest 47 acres in America” come alive before your lens and you immortalize this fascinating location through your photos.

Please note that tour sizes are limited, if you see that a tour is sold out, you may contact our office for other Missouri State Penitentiary tours that may be available.

Beginning the 2024 season, we are transitioning to digital waivers. See below for completion instructions.

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State pen was a great visit . Our guides Jim and Dave were very knowledgeable and made it very interesting. I’m thankful the state has not removed it and put in a parking lot . So much history there, the architecture and people.

Jerry H.

5 stars

I would highly recommend this tour. I chose to do the 2 hour daily tour and our tour guide was very knowledge and passionate. He had once worked at the prison and was able to share insights and personal stories on his time employed at the prison.

Renee D.

5 stars

Went to the overnight twice. Both times were great! The second time there was about twice as many people as the first, so it wasn't quite as creepy, but still really fun. Probably going to go twice a year from now on. Really enjoy it.

Curt J.

5 stars

In our group were 6 people and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The 2 hour tour did not seem that long and Michael did a terrific job walking us through life in the Pentitenuary. We would recommend it to anyone and our hope is that this tour will continue.

Dalene R.

5 stars

I was there last Saturday for the 2 hr history tour with Mike. It was fantastic!!! Very informative and fun! He definitely knows and LOVES MSP. We stopped at several locations throughout the prison. I will come back just for this tour.

Rachel W.

5 stars

We did a 2 hour history tour. Our tour guide Kathy was amazing. She was very informative and upbeat. She even kept the attention of my 13 year old (which is hard). I highly recommend taking a tour of this historic building.

Desiree W.

5 stars

It was the last tour of the season, it was cold but interesting. The tour guide said blondes or redheads were likely to be touched. My wife a redhead was touched on the upper arm by something with nobody close to her.

James K.

5 stars

I’ve always wanted to do an haunted tourand I’m visiting family in Columbia for Thanksgiving. It was amazing, Reese was amazing, she is so knowledgeable and makes it so fun. All of the staff were great. I definitely want to come back and do the five hour haunted tour.

Edene M.

5 stars

The tour guide Reece was amazing and had great energy. Not alot of scares but it makes us want to come so we can explore for way longer. Mr. Duncan was also great about answering questions. We would 💯 do this again and plan on it.

Megan M.

5 stars

Inside the Experience

Real guest reviews from visitors who have walked the cellblocks, explored the prison’s history, and experienced its darker side firsthand.

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