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Do time at Michigan's First State Prison, once the largest in the world. Begin downtown at the historic Michigan Theatre where, through an interactive program, live presenters share fascinating prison history from horrid punishments to hilarious amusements, riots to reforms.
Explore the fascinating history of Jackson's historic prison. Learn about its inmates, guards, and significant events on a guided tour. Find out more information about bringing your group tour to Jackson, Michigan’s historic prison sites.
Tours are included in the admission price and no reservations are needed. As long as one person has an interest, the tour will go on! The tour will cover a brief history of Jackson’s Prisons, CB7’s role as part of the Reception & Guidance Center for the MDOC, Jackson prisons today, and more!
Open: April 1st through October 31st. Bus Tour Groups inquire about a customized tour for your group, weekdays are open for buses. All tours start at Michigan’s First State Prison and proceed from there. Friday through Saturday at 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM. Reservations are necessary for all tours!
To book a tour or for more information about taking a group tour of Michigan’s first state prison, contact Jackson Journeys at 517-817-8960. Break for Lunch. After touring Michigan’s first state prison, take a break for lunch to savor the mouth-watering delicacies you’ll only find in Jackson.
Experience nearly 200 years of Jackson’s fascinating prison history. Fun and knowledgeable guides take from one memorable character to another. Hear unforgettable stories about life behind bars, colorful characters, painful punishments, escapes, corruption, and reforms. You will visit Michigan's first prison.
Take The Original Jackson Historic Prison Tours. Walk the “Old Prison” grounds within 25’ high, imposing stone walls resembling an old castle. The remaining huge building, once Michigan’s first penitentiary cellblock, is now converted into the Armory Arts Village.
