I don't remember how we ended up in this museum but I have to say wow. There was a lot of art about torture (duh) but I never really noticed how people in medieval times were twisted. Lol. The museum itself is pretty small you can around it pretty fast. What was fascinating in a weird way is that they were very elaborate on finding ways to torture people. Also another interesting fact, most of the people who came up with these torture methods were part of the clergy. This was something different to do. If you're in St Augustine trying to kill time or do something slightly out of the ordinary, check out this museum. read more

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A nice escape from the heat outdoors. This was on my list of things to do while in the area. Pretty cool museum if you are into this kind of stuff - which we are! A graphic, historical look at how people were tortured back in the day. If you do not like gory, gruesome things and are squeamish, you will probably not enjoy this museum. It was definitely creepy and eye opening. The different exhibits had info about each device/torture and where it originated from. We spent about an hour or so looking at everything. Definitely recommend for those who are into this kind of stuff. read more

Doesn't look like much to the point you could very easily walk by it. Weird to say I had fun but, I had fun? They left us alone to do the tour and didn't breathe down our neck. It was nice to take our time and learn about the awful horrifying things humans use to do to each other. Would be cool if there was a little better lighting near the explanations but I get that it's suppose to be dungeon like. read more

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Very fun and well done, lots to see. For some reason many people have a fascination with the morbid, and we're no exception! Couldn't help ourselves and bought tickets to visit in the evening. No regrets! Audio tour through the link on the phone narrates as you go. Highly recommend, admission price very reasonable. read more

Medieval Torture Museum - Art Museums Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

This place was absolutely incredible. I highly recommend. Definitely not for kids though (thank god) so leave those suckers at home. Cindy and Matthew were rockstars and answered all of our questions. It was super clean, informative, and spooky. read more

Cool museum you should check out if you're into gore & torture! We bought the combo pack that included a ticket for the micro art masterpiece museum. I recommend this choice as it's a great palette cleanser. The medieval museum is definitely gory and spooky. They have very realistic human wax figures in disturbing positions LOL definitely check it out if you wanna switch up the next time you're in St Augustine. read more

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First of all this isn't for anyone under 18!!!! I'm a huge gore and horror junkie so this was right up my alley. Each room had brief description of the torture utensils and explained how it was used, definitely wild and cruel but interesting. It cost roughly $32 for 2 people and lays in the middle of all of St.Augustine near all the shops and the Historical Fort. read more

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A really interesting look into just how inhumane we used to be to each other in the old days... it's really amazing how many of these tortures were for things as simple as gossip. If you're going there expecting hollywood quality horror you might be a little let down, but if you're going there to actually learn, man this place is really cool. read more

Amazing place!! This is a great and interesting place to go if you are around St. Augustine. The museum was really well done, my family loved it, they had a app with audio you can listen to all the stories about each torture device. I really recommend this, the whole family loved it. The people inside are really nice. read more

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Very interesting perspective of history! Incredible how people came up with some of these torture methods. Highly recommended.

This how I spent my Saturday! I seen this being advertised on Facebook and thought hey I wanna check this out! Talk about about creepy but cool!!! This place really gives you the details on life back during the medieval times. It was unexpected because I just thought it was gonna be a couple of figures fake blood and a few weapons....WRONG... the whole walk through took maybe an hour hour and half to see everything. There was so many things to look at in several different rooms the layout was so perfect and there was also explanations of what each item was used for! The lady running the museum was very friendly and social she didn't mind questions at all and was very knowledgeable on the products in the museum as well as the gift shop. It's a must if you into that sort of thing, you should go check it out and then after you walk around and work up a appetite you can grab some good food!! I'm only gonna post a few pictures so I don't spoil the fun for others read more

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Great effort put into the stunningly realistic re-creations of medieval torture traps. Even more real looking were the severed wax bodies in those traps. The slashes on the backs, deep cuts across the abdomen, the bloody sinews exposed out of the neck, it all looked and felt (shhhh....you're not supposed to touch) so authentic. I read reviews on another site where some people said it was all too gory and they couldn't stomach making it through the whole place. I was the exact opposite....give me all the gore and terror, it excites me! This is a pretty quick walk-through. 45 minutes tops. You get to see the creativity and malign intention through the torture methods of the medieval Europeans. What was probably the biggest learning experience for me was the reasoning behind much of the torture. Like to gossip? Okay, we'll put you in mask of shame. Make a joke about the government? Nail to the tongue! Promiscuous? We have a contraption to restrict you from even thinking about the opposite sex. What little it took to be looked upon as a pariah was even more stunning than the torture apparatuses themselves. All I know is that I couldn't live in that era. I wouldn't have lasted. Proud Millenial. read more

Definitely worth your money and is very informative. Some torture devices I knew and some I didn't. Had a great time!!

Had a blast here as a last minute choice, but couldn't be happier with the choice. David at the front started the process with a few good jokes/puns and the experience of the story's and history was insane/ amazing. Great time and would recommend. read more

Enjoyed the museum. Very eye opening . I recommend if you want to visit something different read more

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Creepy museum. All manikins are used and props and other things. All have information include for you to read and inform yourself. Just a weird odd place and thing to do, but my group of friends wanted to go see haha now I can say what I have learned I guess. read more

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Definitely would recommend to anyone. It was very interesting to learn about the various forms of punishment people would receive during that time. They offer an audio play while you walk through the museum to better understand what exactly you're seeing in front of you and why. Gift shop is also very neat!! read more

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Way better than we expected. Definitely worth the small price. Staff is quirky which adds to the fun. Little gift shop upstairs. Right in the busy area of town, convenient. Takes about 30-40 mins to walk through, read descriptions, take pics. Would recommend to anyone going through town. read more

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Some place pretty different and cool! Friendly staff and we had a little fun out of the whole museum. Also I would recommend doing the micro art as well! Definitely worth a try just not a full stomach cause it could get pretty gross lol. read more

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I Really enjoyed the tour. However, I did not use the audio with it because I generally like to read the information instead.

I'm not sure what to say about this museum. A lot of research and planning went into creating this attraction, which is unlike most of the more "family-friendly" attractions in the area. This place shows the stuff of nightmares. If I had gone in there as a child, or even a teenager, I would have slept with the lights on for a week. I've studied enough human history and seen enough movies to be familiar with each of the dozens of torture devices and methods presented, so there wasn't any new information there for me. But as I listened to the audio commentary, I wondered what the museum's purpose is. Should I view the displays as a sort of haunted house, be momentarily shocked by the grotesquery of the simulated carnage, and immediately forget what I saw? Or should I be more pensive, like my husband, who found the many, many innovations in inflicting pain and terror on other humans demoralizing? If it's grisly horror movie-style entertainment you seek, this museum has that. It also presents the opportunity --perhaps unintended--for contemplation. read more

Very cool and interesting museum! With all the devices there, I felt something very "strange" in there. The only gripe I have is maybe provide more information on each device. Felt like we were guessing more on how they were used. Other than that, awesome! read more

Museum is larger than we anticipated. We spent over an hour looking at the items and reading the information. Luckily we were leaving as a large group arrived, as it probably would've taken longer. We hit it around 11am and got to set our own pace. read more

Looked up attraction in the area and this museum popped up. I got the entire package which included the torture museum, audio tour, and microscope art gallery. It's crazy to find out that some countries are actively using some of the devices . I will definitely recommend friends and family to visit. read more

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Wow! This was a surprise. We have wanted to try this place and I wasn't expecting it to be so cool and creepy at the same time. Thanks to the USO PAL day we were able to visit this for free. The museum is located on St. George st on the 2nd floor of the historic building. There is a an elevator for those that cannot climb the stairs. The museum is dark and creepy. It's really quite. The characters are really realistic looking. There is a lot of history to see. I bet there was less crime back then than there is today. The punishment was extreme and often lead to death. They offer an audio tour also. St. Augustine does charge for parking to get to the museum. $15 for the day or they have hourly parking. Admission is $13.99 $3.99 for Audio tour $8.99 for micro art Or they have a combo ticket for all three for $18.99 read more

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Very cool place to visit. Affordable and educational! I wouldn't bring younger kids, things are pretty gruesome and graphic. There are interactive displays too, so be on the look out for them! There were A LOT of people we were ahead of us and none of them played with the interactive sets! We also recommend doing the micro art museum. We bought our tickets online, combo ticket. read more

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Not a bad little experience if you're into the dark and twisted history of torture and killing. But the price is crazy ($19.99 per person). Sadly no discounts were available to Saint Augustine residents either. read more

I'm in St Augustine with the family and did what any good dad would do, bring his 13 year old to a torture museum. Place is fascinating though. Definitely worth a couple hours of time to spend. Ton of cool scenes if you're a photographer too. read more

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This museum was extra creepy given it's Halloween time. I definitely learned a lot about torture devices used centuries ago. Had some interactive devices that were neat read more

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Very interesting and informative, loved the self guided auto tour. Cindy was amazing, she was super helpful and very nice, even though it was the end of the night and I'm sure she wanted to get home. Definitely recommend this attraction read more

I loved this place! I'm very into macabre things and this collection did not disappoint. A fun, different and bizarre little museum with friendly staff and cool exhibits read more

There's some things where you can pull and open different things in the museum. There's many rooms to look at and they all have interesting stories. The vibe is great since it's a torture museum they have dimmed lights throughout the whole place. read more

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Loved it! Super interesting. The tour guide was amazing. A must if visiting St. Augustine read more

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Me and my wife always walked by and finally decided to stop in today. We thought it was really cool and detailed. I would give 5 stars again and I would tell people to for sure go. read more

Delivers exactly what it promises. Good recreation of torture methods and devices through the ages. Has several rooms filled with either similar devices or from a similar period. Simple wall plaques give the background and use of the devices you are looking at. Atmospheric and not too expensive, takes about 20-30 mins. read more

Hmmm.... Not sure if I actually enjoyed this tour or creeped out. The tour by itself is $13, but if you want audio and also the microscope art tour, I believe the cost is $18. There is a discount if you go to Flagler College. The entire tour is basically exhibitions of medieval torture devices. There are a lot of real life wax figures that are used to demonstrate how some of the tools were used, which make the entire tour even freakier. If you are a sadist who also happens to be a fan of 50 Shades of Grey, then this is definitely a tour for you. If you are like me, then by the end of the tour, you can never look at some of the common everyday items (forks, spoons, etc) the same way ever again. read more

If I could give a negative result on here I would. Absolutely awful experience with the staff being extremely rude which basically made a party of 6 walk right out of this place. I had been there before and it was whatever. NEVER recommending or combing back here. read more

We think of Thanksgiving as one of the most wholesome secular holidays--if not the most wholesome. I have always spent Thanksgiving with family, friends, or significant others. Growing up Thanksgiving was always a bore, yawn, and an excuse to get fat and eat a lot. This Thanksgiving I got invited to three parties. I decided to politely decline all three invitations and to celebrate Thanksgiving in a morbid, creepy, and solitary way at the Medieval Torture Collection Museum, the first exclusive Medieval torture museum in the United States. It was fascinating, educational, unforgettable, and surprisingly peaceful going to this museum by myself. I was told it was empty and I would be alone. Throughout the centuries, people were tortured in the most cruel ways possible. As I went through the museum, I could see how people found such devices and measures sadistically entertaining. I took my time reading each sign and observing each torture device. My mood oscillated between sadness, fascination, and disgust. In the end, I had to laugh at the chastity torture devices to keep spouses faithful and people from masturbating. Worth every penny and a definite go see morbid curiosity in St Augustine. read more

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Decided to take a random trip and this just so happens to be where I ended up. I must say this was a fun adventure. The Medieval Torture Collection Museum is a must visit. While it provides insight on torture methods that were used in that era the wax figures give you a realer feel. I dont think I ever would have realized how many different ways of torture there were and I can gladly say I'm happy most of these methods are no longer in use. On the tour there was a woman walking around and you just never know where she'll end up. It definitely adds a creepy feel to the place. There are all kinds of props and while most you arent able to touch there are a few that you are able to sample. The Guillotine being one of my favorites to interact with everything in the place is really cool. After you finish your walk through you will come back through the gift shop exit and they have pretty cool souvenirs that you wont want to pass up. All in all this was a pretty cool experience and I'd definitely recommend taking a look. read more

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Cool museum to check out with friends or family. It shows the history of medieval torture weapons & devices, used during the Middle Ages. Very gory & creepy, so make sure you have the stomach for it. I wish it were a bit bigger inside though. Otherwise, had a great time. read more

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