Entry No. 8 — the Kansas City file — filed under: haunted

Glore Psychiatric Museum

Housed in a building adjacent to a former state lunatic asylum, this world-renowned museum chronicles the history of psychiatric treatment with chilling honesty. Exhibits feature historical treatment devices like a 'human hamster wheel,' bath restraint cages, and a famous display of 1,446 swallowed items recovered from a single patient's stomach.

The move: Take a day trip to St. Joseph to walk through the eerie galleries, and if you're brave, book tickets for one of their immersive 'Murder at the Asylum' game nights or paranormal after-hours tours.

📍 St. Joseph, MO
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 3406 Frederick Ave, St. Joseph, MO 64506

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · kansastravel.org · Atlas Obscura

last checked: 2026-07-21