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title: Medieval Torture Museum Chicago
slug: medieval-torture-museum-chicago
type: attraction
sub_type: attractions
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/medieval-torture-museum-chicago
city: Chicago
state: IL
country: US
address: 177 N State Street
geo:
  lat: 41.88537
  lng: -87.62766
cancellation_policy: All sales are final. No cancellations or changes.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T20:20:03.280Z
price_from:
  amount: 35.83
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 4.5
  count: 1280
  scale: 5
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: Admission, Audio Guide & Ghost Hunting Experience
        price: 34
        regular_price: 37.45
        savings: 3.45
        ticket_types:
          - name: Adult (18+ yrs)
            min_age: 18
          - name: Youth (10-17 yrs)
            min_age: 10
            max_age: 17
---
## Overview
Visit the Medieval Torture Museum Chicago and explore one of the largest interactive historical museums in the U.S. Located in the Chicago Loop, this chilling attraction features 100+ torture devices, realistic wax figures, an audio guide, and a Ghost-Hunting Experience.

Enter the Medieval Torture Museum in Chicago, the largest interactive historical museum in the U.S. Spanning more than 6,000 square feet, this immersive attraction features 100+ torture, restraint, interrogation, and execution devices, along with realistic wax figures that show how these tools were used. Move through hundreds of exhibits at your own pace while the included audio guide reveals the grim history behind each device. Your ticket also includes the Ghost-Hunting Experience, an app-based adventure that sends you searching for ghosts throughout the museum. Located at 177 N State Street in the heart of the Loop.

## What's Included
- Admission to the Medieval Torture Museum
- Audio guides in English and Spanish with 56 stories about the torture implements and devices on display throughout the museum
- Ghost-hunting experience via a Ghost Hunting App

## What's Not Included
No explicit exclusions listed.

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## Ticket Options

- **Admission, Audio Guide & Ghost Hunting Experience** — $34.00 (regularly $37.45, save $3.45)
  Medieval Torture Museum Chicago tickets provide 1-day access to over 6,000 square feet of terror with more than 100 Middle Ages elaborate torture tools and devices. This self-guided tour includes an English and Spanish audio guide and a chilling ghost-hunting experience via an app.
  - Adult (18+ yrs)
  - Youth (10-17 yrs)

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## Good to Know
* Conveniently located within the Chicago Loop at the historic Page Brothers Building and beside The Chicago Theatre.
* Discover over 100 different torture and restrain devices displayed in several horrifying exhibits.
* Recommended for ages 18 and above and not for the faint of heart! Admits all ages, but parental discretion is advised.
* Realistic recreations and graphic depictions using mannequins and wax figures.
* Free for children ages nine and under with a supervising adult. One free child ticket per one paying adult.
* Includes audio narration in English and Spanish and ghost-hunting experience via a Ghost Hunting App.
* Don't forget to bring a headset and a smartphone.
* Wheelchair accessible and service animals allowed.

## Cancellation Policy
No cancellation policy details provided.

## FAQs

### Where is the museum located?
Medieval Torture Museum Chicago is at 177 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60601. Located at the Page Brothers Building, beside The Chicago Theatre.

### What are the hours of operation? 
Medieval Torture Museum in Chicago typically opens at 10AM and closes at 8PM from Monday through Thursday and until 9PM on Friday through Sunday. Subject to change without prior notice. Last check-in is 30 minutes before closing.

### How long does it take to complete the museum?
You may stay for as long as you like, but most visitors spend about 60 to 90 minutes.

### Is this attraction suitable for children?
Medieval Torture Museum Chicago admits visitors of all ages. It's not recommended for guests under 18 without a supervising adult. One minor must be accompanied by one adult. Guests 9 years old and below can tour the museum for free, but parental discretion is advised.

### Is parking available?
The museum does not have its own parking area, but there’s nearby parking located at 20 E Randolph St. for a fee.

### What's included with my ticket?
A Medieval Torture Museum ticket includes admission, audio guides in English and Spanish consisting of 56 stories about the torture implements and devices on display throughout the museum, and a ghost-hunting experience in each display room (delivered via a ghost-hunting app).

### What should I bring?
Please bring a headset and smartphone to access the complimentary ghost-hunting app.

### Is the Medieval Torture Museum accessible?
The museum is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

## Reviews
> "Logically, if you are looking at this review, you will enjoy this place!"
> — anderson213, Reviewed March 28, 2026