Missouri State Penitentiary Museum — Attraction in Jefferson City

When I was a teenager I lived across the street from this dismal place. The guards sat in the towers with rifles watching the yard. They would hold a metal cup of coffee in their hands that would “ clink” as it hit the floor to wake them from their sleep. From certain hills one could see the “yard full of inmates. They grew much of their vegetables. There were also tunnels filled with weaponry in the event of riots. Later when I attended Lincoln University in the mid 1970’s I knew a couple of students who were allowed to leave and attend classes. One of them would obtain marijuana and shove it into his bowels to smuggle it into the prison. He profited from the other inmates and guards. I had learned from them first hand how bad the conditions were. I find it absolutely sickening that our “fair city” purchased it for entertainment purposes and “ prosperity”! When the demolition started many of our fine citizens took or stole many of the blocks that were the outer walls. They use them as yard decorations! Our present day penal system is not far from fifty years ago. I don’t understand how any person would find it entertaining to want and visit. I don’t think the public is allowed to “tour” our harsh Cole County Jail and dine on its non-human grade food or rent a steel slab for the weekend. Definitely not a 1 star fleabag. I don’t see the interest of citizens’ delight in the misery of others. I haven’t visited the MSP and have no desire. I saw it when it was in use. Sick people should have witnessed it in action. Even worse was the drunkenness of the off duty guards way of stress relief or their delight in beating inmates who...

🔒 A Glimpse Behind the Grim Walls: My Experience at the Old Prison of Jefferson City 🔒

Last year, I ventured into the dark past of Jefferson City and stepped into the old prison, a place full of history and secrets. As soon as I entered, I felt the chill of the past, sending shivers down my spine. 🏛️

As I strolled through the narrow corridors and past the rusted cells, I could almost hear the sighs of past inmates yearning for freedom and redemption. Each step was accompanied by a mix of curiosity and unease, for behind every corner lurked a new tale of suffering and despair.

Despite the gloomy atmosphere, I felt a strange fascination as I delved deeper into the heart of the prison. It was as if I were forging a connection with the people who were once imprisoned here, experiencing their fates firsthand.

This experience at the old prison of Jefferson City deeply moved me and left me contemplative. It's more than just a museum; it's a place that prompted me to reflect on the past and honor the stories of those who lost their freedom here.

If you're ready to confront the unknown and embark on a journey into the dark past, then visit the old prison of Jefferson City. It will captivate you, not only with its walls but also with its stories. #PersonalExperience #JeffersonCity...

I try to be fair when I'm doing reviews on places, I honestly don't know how to feel about this ghost tour we did from 11pm-2am. For one they only allow you access to three of the buildings. I honestly felt like there was entirely way to many people in the group. They said the best way to have a ghost encounter was to sit in total dark and silence. Well with 15-20 people in the group you weren't able to sit in pitch black nor have total silence. Usually you can feel when there is a presence around you, I didn't get that feeling at all. Second of all it was supposed to be a 3 hour ghost hunt. They told us to show up a 30 minutes early, yet they didn't do anything In that time. Instead they took the three hours we had to hunt and wasted time walking us to each building before turning us loose on our own. Which only gave us a little over an 1.45 to walk around. I actually got bored because nothing was happening. I'm not saying it's not haunted but I certainly didn't get that feeling that it was. I felt like $150 was a waste of money for 3 adults. I'm...