Medieval Torture Museum Chicago

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Step into the shadows of history at the Medieval Torture Museum in Chicago, a unique and chilling attraction that explores the dark world of medieval justice and punishment. Located in downtown Chicago, this immersive museum features over 40 thought provoking exhibits, making it one of the most intense and educational Chicago museum experiences. Visitors are transported back to the Middle Ages, where fear, superstition, and power shaped brutal methods of control. Discover life sized replicas of infamous torture devices like the iron maiden, rack, breaking wheel, and guillotine, all presented with historical context and vivid storytelling. The museum also features interactive displays that let guests experience the psychological horror endured by victims many of whom were innocent. More than just macabre, the Chicago Medieval Torture Museum is an eye opening journey through human rights history, inviting deep reflection on the evolution of law and justice. Open year round, this one of a kind attraction is a must visit for history lovers, curious travelers, and those intrigued by the darker side of the past.

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Adult

(13-99 Years)

Medieval Torture Museum - General Admission

Discover a chilling and educational journey into the dark history of the Middle Ages. Explore over 40 exhibits showcasing torture instruments and methods used to maintain order, and engage with interactive displays that reveal the harsh realities faced by prisoners and executioners of the time.

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Adult:

SAR 112.48

Medieval Torture Museum + Chicago Architecture Center Ticket

Explore Chicago’s architectural brilliance at the Chicago Architecture Center, then step into the dark history of medieval punishments at the Medieval Torture Museum.

Adult:

SAR 206.29

Medieval Torture Museum + The Field Museum of Natural History Chicago Ticket

Journey through natural history at The Field Museum, then explore the chilling past at the Medieval Torture Museum Chicago.

Adult:

SAR 262.55

Medieval Torture Museum + American Writers Museum Chicago Ticket

Explore the dark history of medieval punishments at the Medieval Torture Museum, then celebrate literary legends at the American Writers Museum Chicago.

Adult:

SAR 210.04