Museum of Torture and Torture Instruments

Museum · Stare Mesto ·

Museum of Torture and Torture Instruments

Museum · Stare Mesto ·

Models of torture devices in a dungeon-like setting

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Celetná 558, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia Get directions

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Museum of Torture and Torture Instruments

Ashfiyaaah 1.

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We found the museum randomly and bought the tickets on spot. For students, it's 6 euros each but we took a family tickets for 5 which costed 4 euros each, seemed fair. The stuff guy was really nice and spoke English very well. We enjoyed talking to him. The museum is quite small (takes only 15-20 minutes) but it's dark, offering you the horror thrill with background musics and all, to explore ancient torture histories.

Vaclav A.

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A rather interesting little museum. The atmosphere, understandably, is eerie. Which is exactly what one would expect and probably look for in a museum showcasing torture tools and techniques. Expect between 15-20 minutes in here.

Alex von S.

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I like knowing stuff about morbid topics, so I was looking forward to see the Museum of Torture. The used props were well made and the artifacts well chosen, but I was missing more informational texts and the museum is only about medieval torture and I simply expected more and also modern/current methods. This museum has a very high potential, but at the moment (november 2025) I can't recommend it for that price (around 200czk / 8 euros per adult). The receptionist was friendly though.

Scott W.

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I only had to wait as there was a sign on the door saying they would be back shortly. I am guessing it’s only the one member of staff. This place is well set out and has lots of Information about what is in there. It’s dark and gives the impression of like you are heading down into a dungeon. However this attraction is really short, I read most things and was out in 15 minutes, and that was being generous. The price for the attraction is not great. It needs to be made longer or adjoined with another attraction, or even reduce the price dramatically.

Daphne

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Nice novelty museum, too bad it's pretty small. The lady at the ticket desk doesn't speak English very well and doesn't seem happy to work there. Wish there were more nice (not cheap looking) souvenirs.

Joanna H.

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Definitely not as bad as other reviews make out, however, did feel very tourist trappy. There's not a lot to see, about 15-20 mins max. And the whole place absolutely stunk like raw sewage

seden A.

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There's not much to see, we paid 6 euros for student tickets. Some displays were interesting and lifelike, if you are interested in medieval history and have half an hour to spare in the area, I would recommend a quick look.

Mattia M.

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It is interesting because it allows us to approach history from a perspective that is not offered in school. It is disturbing because these punishments were a normal part of the criminal justice system.

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Museum of Torture and Torture Instruments

Ashfiyaaah 1.

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Vaclav A.

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Alex von S.

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Scott W.

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Daphne

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Joanna H.

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Definitely not as bad as other reviews make out, however, did feel very tourist trappy. There's not a lot to see, about 15-20 mins max. And the whole place absolutely stunk like raw sewage

seden A.

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Mattia M.

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