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Medieval Torture Museum, Theatre District
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Medieval Torture Museum

Browse Torture Exhibits

  • 4.96.7k reviews
  • $
  • Open now · till 9 pm

Step into a dim, atmospheric collection of medieval instruments and reconstructed cells that reveal harsh justice practices. The museum specializes in authentic replicas and historical context — visit to learn, photograph exhibits, and confront uncomfortable aspects of medieval law.

Quick answers

Medieval Torture Museum in short

When is Medieval Torture Museum open?

Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM; Fri–Sun 10 AM–9 PM.

When is the best time to visit Medieval Torture Museum?

It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Medieval Torture Museum indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does Medieval Torture Museum cost?

Google lists its prices as $.

Where is Medieval Torture Museum?

177 N State St,Chicago, IL 60601.

Right now · 12:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, 2 pm.

In its favour

  • Open till 9 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

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Best time to go

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Hours

Open now · till 9 pm
monday
10 AM–8 PM
tuesday
10 AM–8 PM
wednesday
10 AM–8 PM
thursday
10 AM–8 PM
friday
10 AM–9 PM
saturday
10 AM–9 PM
sundayToday
10 AM–9 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Medieval Torture Museum
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177 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601(opens the map)DirectionsTo Theatre DistrictCall+17732417777Websitemedievaltorturemuseum.com

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.9from 6.7k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Historic landmarks
  • Art installations

The feel

  • Historic
  • Intimate
  • Tourists
  • Groups
  • Solo friendly

Around Theatre District

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.