Chicago Medieval Torture Museum Tickets and Audio Guide
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.
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.
Itinerary
Medieval Torture Museum
The largest interactive torture museum highlights the terrible history of punishments, tortures and executions from humanity’s dark history. The exhibition covers 6000 sq. ft. and contains hundreds of examples of torture, interrogation, restraint and execution devices and wax sculptures depicting executioners and victims in their bloody action.
Audioguide included. Visit the Medieval Torture Museum and get the Ghost Hunting Experience with this combo package. You can enjoy both activities at the same time.
Admission Included
Location
Address
177 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- All fees and/or taxes
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- In-person guide
- Parking fee at the garage located at 20 E. Randolph Street: $8 for six hours of parking.
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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)
Guide Languages
English
Spanish
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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