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Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

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Chicago, USA
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Gain entry into one of the largest interactive torture museums in the USA with this attraction ticket. Explore the museum with an audio guide and learn about the terrible history of punishment, torture, and executions from humanity's darkest times.

Enter the 6,000 square foot exhibition and get your audio guide from the greeter. Follow the guide's instructions to learn about the hundreds of examples of torture, interrogation, restraint, and execution devices.

Gain a greater understanding of how the devices worked by viewing the wax sculptures depicting executioners and victims. While you explore the museum, you can also participate in the thrilling Ghost Hunting Experience by downloading the app.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Food and drinks
  • Parking fee at the garage located at 20 E. Randolph Street: $8 for six hours of parking.
  • In-person guide
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Medieval Torture Museum
177 N State Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601, United States

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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.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

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

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What's Included

Activity name

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

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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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