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Torture Museum

Museum · Nieuwe Zijde ·

Torture Museum

Museum · Nieuwe Zijde ·
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16 Off the Beaten Path Attractions in Amsterdam (Updated 2025)

"Grim but educational, this museum lays out the punishments and tools used throughout history — from hanging cages and guillotines to an iron maiden and skull crusher — and provides detailed histories (including myths about medieval justice); I’d call it fascinating but recommend leaving young kids at home." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/off-the-beaten-track-in-amsterdam/

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Medieval torture devices and punishments on display

small museum
waste of time
waste of money
informative
tourist trap
dark atmosphere
short visit
cheap price
Google Rating
3.5 (4K)
Yelp Rating
2.7
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Singel 449, 1012 WP Amsterdam, Netherlands Get directions

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Medieval torture devices and punishments on display

small museum
waste of time
waste of money
informative
tourist trap
dark atmosphere
short visit
cheap price
Google Rating
3.5 (4K)
Yelp Rating
2.7
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Singel 449, 1012 WP Amsterdam, Netherlands Get directions

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