Medieval Torture Museum

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177 N State St
Chicago, IL 60601
The Medieval Torture Museum reminds us just how much suffering humanity can inflict in the name of cause and justice when the right tools are placed in the hands of fanatics, madmen and tyrants. The exhibit fills more than 6000 sq. ft. The first location of Medieval Torture Museum is ranked #2 of 158 things to do in St. Augustine. In 2020 and 2021, the Museum was included in the list of Tripadvisor Traveler's Choice. Spend an hour here and you will better know the nature of fear. Are you brave enough?

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Katrina H.
7/19/2025

Granted, the focus of this museum is macabre, and you need to be prepared to confront the darker side of humanity when visiting, but it's very well done. The museum is clean and, surprisingly,...

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Shanti N.
12/31/2025

Who knew there were so many ways to be tortured throughout history? That was my takeaway from visiting the Medieval Torture Museum in the heart of the Loop. Looking on their website, there are...

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Alek Z.
12/17/2025

It's very fun but it's not cheap. It's $31.99 a person PLUS tax. Just for context the Milwaukee Art Museum is $27 per person and I feel like that's pushing it for that museum. Price aside, it's...

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Jacob G.
10/13/2025

Morbidly informative and frightening Enjoyed the education component Focus is on devices themselves and to whom they were applied

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Shannon S.
10/22/2025

was giving a selfie museum but with mannequins. disappointed and wouldn't go again. Overall felt like a tourist trap and was gimmicky.

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