Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

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Chicago, USA

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20+ bookings last month.

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Jeshua_M ·

Mar 2026

It’s very interactive, multiple opportunities for pictures and to learn about these brutal torture techniques. It’s a perfect date for the morbidly curious.

· D_C ·

Oct 2025

Very dark, yet informative. If you want to be enlightened about the disproportionate punishments meted out on humans by those in power, this is a thought-provoking yet scary museum. The displays were realistic, and the audio descriptions detailed.

Overview

Discover one of the Windy City’s most spooky, gruesome destinations when you book advance tickets to the Medieval Torture Museum. Perfect for Halloween—or any other creepy-crawly occasion—this museum includes a wealth of information about medieval torture practices and devices, plus realistic models to add a macabre edge. Book tickets before you travel for a seamless visiting experience, and make use of an audio guide and included ghost-hunting app.

The Medieval Torture Museum is perfect for horror-movie fans
Learn all about the torture devices and techniques used in medieval times
Book tickets before you travel to guarantee your admission
This package includes audio tour use and a ghost-hunting app experience

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Food and drinks
In-person guide
Parking fee at the garage located at 20 E. Randolph Street: $8 for six hours of parking.

Meeting and Pickup

Operating hours

12/31/2022 - 05/09/2027
Monday - Thursday : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday - Sunday : 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Departure Point

Medieval Torture Museum, 177 N State Street, Chicago, IL 60601-3607

What To Expect

Medieval Torture Museum

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
Exhibition not recommended for children under 18 without an adult
Children under the age of 10 are admitted free of charge as long as they are accompanied by a dedicated adult (1 adult to 1 child)
Thanksgiving: 11am-7pm
Christmas Eve: 11am-6pm
Christmas Day: 11am-7pm

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 1,021 reviews

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It’s very interactive,...

Jeshua_M, Mar 2026

It’s very interactive, multiple opportunities for pictures and to learn about these brutal torture techniques. It’s a perfect date for the morbidly curious.

History of PAIN...

David_D, Feb 2026

Self guided and just reading the description plaques was the best, the audio guide was too long and hard to follow. The ghost hunting was disappointing as it was distracting from the actual tour.

Great experience

melia_w, Nov 2025

It was a great experience. The items are mainly able to be used for photos. Staff was friendly. The bathroom signs are on the ceilings FYI 😆

Awesome Torture Museum

Jennifer_G, Nov 2025

Super interesting facts brought to you in a wonderfully interactive way. Loved the visual displays with the interactive audio and signs.

Dark but Informative

D_C, Oct 2025

It is good, not quite...

Angela_M, Oct 2025

It is good, not quite worth it for the self guided tour. Bring headphones if you want to be able to hear about what you want to learn about through an ap on your phone.

Although the tour was...

Kevin_W, Sep 2025

Although the tour was somewhat short and over priced, we enjoyed the exhibits and history. Overall, it’s worth going nuts make sure you download there app and bring earbuds to listen. Signs are also displayed but if crowded hard to read….. they do slow you to circle through as you wish.

Much smaller than I...

zh7p84f522, Aug 2025

Much smaller than I thought it would be. Very busy and not a lot of space. It was interesting but not worth the money..

Education in Human Cruelty

Stacy_D, Aug 2025

For the subject matter, this museum was well done. It was quite an education in human cruelty. I highly recommend a visit.

Both reading and audio...

Melissa_L, Aug 2025

Both reading and audio guide available I did both just made sure to look at the number to coinside with the exhibit for the audio gyuide

Fun, educational, and totally cheesy

Chris_M, Aug 2025

The museum was my teen nephew's choice. He really liked it. It's interactive, you learn, and yet it's fun. Definitely do the ghost hunting!

Unique Experience

Shanae_S, Aug 2025

There is a lot to see and interact with. Be mindful that lighting is very dim when you enter. However, this is unlike any traditional museum I have been to--aquarium, history, etc. I definitely recommend it.

Fun Museum

Dave_M, Jul 2025

The entire process of ordering tickets, gaining admission and walking through the museum came off without a hitch. The museum has an excellent collection of torture artifacts. Also, many exhibits are hands on.

Great museum

Judi_S, Jun 2025

I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this museum. I went because by daughter wanted to see it. Very informative audio tour. You go at your own pace.

Lots to learn in history

Christine_K, May 2025

Very enlightening museum with a well done audio tour. We are very fortunate to be in more civilized times!

Spend some precious free time here!

Brianna_S, Mar 2025

I spent almost 3 hours there and I would go back again. If you’re into history and/or gore, it’s a must see

I'll tell you what. It...

Chanel_A, Dec 2024

I'll tell you what. It definitely gave me the creeps. You can actually touch everything. You can touch the devices. You can touch the dummies. Of course be respectful with the touching. Don't get crazy with your hands. I liked listening to the stories for each one. The reason it's not a 5 start rating is because I wanted to play the interactive game. I downloaded the app through the QR code and it just wasn't working.

Trick or treat, burn my feet..

SHANEKA_F, Nov 2024

If you're looking for something odd, bizarre, and unique this is a very small intimate but extremely detailed museum of torture macabre. I went a few days before Halloween and it was icing on the cake for me. Perfect for a date where the two of you are both weird, but in a good way.. lol

Medevil must

Colleen_H, Aug 2024

It was easy to find, interactive and accurate not for the faint of heart and strong stomach it does show actual torture practices of Medevile times I am looking forward to watching it grow

Fun yet gruesome

Debbie_L, Jun 2024

What a unique museum in the city of Chicago. Fun yet gruesome experience. Thanks for a great adventure.

Repeat Visitor

Courtney_M, Apr 2024

Loved it so much I went back the next day. Mostly it was because I realized I hadn’t used the ghost hunting app they had to its full potential and wanted to try again. But I also realized on my second visit I had missed a few things because I’d been distracted by using the ghost hunting app. So I took time the second visit to lift, pull and turn some of the displays that I hadn’t before. It’s a super interesting museum that had me scratching my head about all the ways we’ve found to punish each other over the centuries, and all the devices we’ve created to do it.

Great experience …..

Beth_H, Apr 2024

This was a fun and interactive experience. Interesting to learn about the different means of torture and why…. Glad to live in this century!

See it to believe it !

Lesa_W, Mar 2024

It was an eye-opening experience to see some of the gruesome torture devices! Crazy that these things were actually used on people in midieval times.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Lesa, thank you for your great review! We are happy that you found the visit to the museum eye-opening!

Trying a little too hard

Phillip_A, Nov 2023

It was okay, but kind of lame. The audio for the self guided tour was trying to sound sinster and kept giving unnecessary backstory to specific victims. I think it would have been much better if it just explained the how the torture worked and the types of people that were subjected to it and left it at that. Maybe I would have liked it better in high school, but not any older. The staff seemed really nice though.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Philip, thank you for the feedback! We are happy that our staff could enhance your experience. It's essential for us to provide an engaging and interactive experience for our visitors, which is why some of the information about our displays may seem simplified. However, please rest assured that all the information we provide is accurate. We understand your preference for a more straightforward explanation of how the characters work, but many of our visitors have expressed their enjoyment of the personalized stories associated with the exhibits. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!

Very interesting museum. ...

Koty_M, Jun 2023

Very interesting museum. This is one place I had booked before my hotel and was not disappointed. Really enjoyed it despite the macabre subject of the museum. Very friendly staff. Loved how everything was set up and loved there was a virtual tour and ghost hunting app you could do along with your visit. 10/10.

Awesome experience!

victoria_m, Jun 2023

They have little signs that tell you pull or turn. You can turn and pull some of the things to see how they would work

Very interesting just a...

HOPE_B, Apr 2023

Very interesting just a little too dark so some was a bit hard to see. I enjoyed it. Wouldn't recommend for children

Must check this place out

Veronica_A, Sep 2022

Super cool! Was a tiny bit gore-y but also super informative. Our trip revolved around museums and this one was probably the most fun! Check it out if you’re ever DT!

Spooky but interesting

Lisa_S, Apr 2022

It was very interesting, it was a little scary, great place to go for Halloween week definitely I will go back with friends, they had a audio you can listen, display you can take pictures.