Jefferson City, Missouri, March 6, 2024 - The Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) once again welcomes guests as the 2024 tour season begins.
Visitors can now return to the historic attraction, as MSP offers a variety of history, ghost, and photography tours, which began on March 3 and run through November 30. In conjunction with the tours, guests can also visit the Missouri State Penitentiary Museum, which resides in the lower level of the Col. Darwin W. Marmaduke House.
For a complete look at the tour schedule or to purchase tickets, individuals should visit MissouriPenTours.com. Due to limited tour capacity, guests are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance. Groups of 25 or more are encouraged to book a private tour and can do so at any time by calling 866.998.6998 or emailing Info@MissouriPenTours.com.
The 2023 season concluded with more than 29,000 visitors and a $3.5 million economic attendance expenditure in Jefferson City. Spending by visitors generates sales in lodging, food services, recreation, gas stations, and retail businesses. These sales support jobs for Missouri residents and contribute tax revenue to local and state governments.
Net profit from ticket and merchandise sales goes back into the preservation of MSP and tour enhancement. Collected since 2015, over $858.6k has gone to these efforts.
The Missouri State Penitentiary opened its doors in 1836 and at its peak was the largest operating prison in the United States. The prison is notably famous for housing inmates such as professional boxer Sonny Liston and notorious outlaw Pretty Boy Floyd. The prison was decommissioned in 2004 and opened for tours in 2009.
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