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Medieval Torture Museum St. Augustine, FL

100 Saint George Street • St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Medieval Torture Museum - Saint Augustine, FL

A skeleton tied to a wooden torture wheel on display at the Medieval Torture Museum in St. Augustine, Florida.

A midevil torture box with a door open and mask on the top on display at the Medieval Torture Museum in St. Augustine, Florid.

A metal cage hanging from the ceiling with a wheel behind it on display at the Medieval Torture Museum in St. Augustine, Florida.

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Visit the Medieval Torture Museum in St. Augustine and discover gruesome moments in human history that will transport you back to a terrifying time. Combining academic research with fear, this St. Augustine torture museum is not for the faint of heart. Find various torture devices and executions to learn how cruel and frightening the Middle Ages were.

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Located in the historic Downtown St. Augustine at Spanish St. & Hypolita St.
On the 2nd floor with elevator access; same building as the Micro Masterpieces Art Gallery.
Near St. Augustine Shipwreck Museum, Villalonga House, and Theatre Magic.
Recommended for ages 18+; all ages admitted with parental discretion.
Features over 100 torture and restraint devices with lifelike mannequins and wax figures.
Free admission for children 9 and under (1 child per paying adult).
Includes audio narration, a ghost-hunting experience, and entry to the Tiny Art Museum.
Bring a headset and smartphone for the ghost-hunting app.

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Step into the largest interactive historical museum in the U.S., spanning over 6,000 square feet and showcasing more than 100 unique medieval torture implements and devices. Enter the minds of fanatics, madmen, and murderers while exploring the world’s most detailed collection of confinement and torture devices.

Grounded in the belief that forgetting the past risks repeating it, this unparalleled collection, curated from historical documents and engravings, offers a haunting glimpse into the darkest chapters of human history.

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A metal bull with a door on the side with a bloody man on the inside on display at the Medieval Torture Museum in St. Augustine, Florida.

A skeleton in a cage chained to the ceiling with a skull on the chain on display at the Medieval Torture Museum in St. Augustine, Florida.

A man screaming with a cage of rats tied to his chest eating his flesh on display at the Medieval Torture Museum in St. Augustine, Florida.

A person with their head bolted to a table screaming on display at the Medieval Torture Museum in St. Augustine, Florida.

Medieval Torture Museum is located at 100 Saint George Street • St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Frequently Asked Questions about Medieval Torture Museum

Where is the St. Augustine Medieval Torture Museum?

The Medieval Torture Museum is at 100 St. George Street, St. Augustine, Florida. You'll find the building on the corner of Spanish St. and Hypolita St.

Where can I park?

There is no on-site parking, but paid parking options, including metered street parking and public lots, are available within walking distance. St. George Street is pedestrian-only, so plan to park nearby and walk to the museum.

What are the hours of operation?

Medieval Torture Museum in St. Augustine typically opens at 10AM and closes at 11PM from Monday through Sunday. Subject to change without prior notice. Last check-in is 30 minutes before closing.

How long does it take to go through the museum?

You may stay for as long as you like, but most visitors spend about 60 to 90 minutes

Is this museum appropriate for children?

Due to the graphic nature of the exhibits, the Medieval Torture Museum is not recommended for guests under age 18 or for the squeamish. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. However, the Tiny Art Gallery contains nothing graphic and is good for kids.

What's included with my ticket?

A Medieval Torture Museum ticket includes access to the exhibits, audio guides in English and Spanish consisting of 56 stories about the torture implements and devices on display throughout the museum, a ghost-hunting experience in each display room (delivered via a ghost-hunting app), and admission to the Micro Masterpieces Art Gallery.