Salem Museum of Torture

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30 Federal St
Salem, MA 01970

The Salem Museum of Torture, located in the heart of Witch City, Salem, Massachusetts, offers a unique and chilling exploration of history's darkest hours. This bloodcurdling museum features a collection of authentic torture instruments and lifelike displays of cruel punishments, inviting visitors to confront the depths of human cruelty.

Dedicated to the education and preservation of historical methods of criminal punishment, the museum aims to shed light on the haunting legacy of these grim artifacts. By showcasing these stories, it fosters a deeper understanding of our collective past and encourages a more compassionate and enlightened future.

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5.08 reviews
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Rachel N.
10/24/2025

The most perfect thing to do on a rainy day is to hit the museums! This was a really neat way to see how people were tortured in the past. Way too many boob rippers in my opinion but hey.. The...

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Valerie V.
10/12/2025

This place was amazing! I'll say the only "downside" is it's like a straight path so if people are in front of you it's like you all move along together to see things you can't veer off to a...

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Priscilla S.
10/20/2025

We really enjoyed this museum. They have a lot of genuine artifacts that were used to torture people throughout many years. Each room you enter has the devices displayed and information about what...

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Jennifer D.
4/28/2025

This museum is housed in a newer building. While it lacks the charm of the museums housed in older buildings in Salem the content inside is fascinating. Every piece is a genuine torture device...

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Brian G.
10/13/2024

We all enjoyed the torture museum! Great historical value and some lessons to remember. The staff were very courteous and welcoming. Very clean establishment. Would highly recommend!

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