Macabre collection with models of torture devices, graphic cartoons & explanation panels.
At a glance
#34 of 34 Tourist attractions in Old Town #8 of 8 Museums in Old TownLocalGuideWorld score: 3.52
Rating breakdown
-
5 ★29%
-
4 ★25%
-
3 ★23%
-
2 ★11%
-
1 ★12%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Museum of Torture and torture instruments?
- Museum of Torture and torture instruments is rated 3.5 out of 5 based on 1,184 reviews.
- How does Museum of Torture and torture instruments rank in Old Town?
- Museum of Torture and torture instruments is #34 of 34 Tourist attractions in Old Town by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Museum of Torture and torture instruments located?
- Celetná 558, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia — 0.2 km from the center of Old Town.
- How can I contact Museum of Torture and torture instruments?
- Phone: +420 224 282 483 · Website: museumtortury.cz
This could have been so much better. Start is great, first few rooms are great, good light, morbid torture devices and really cool descriptions. But it is like they just lost interest along the way, first descriptions are gone one by one, in last few rooms there are no any descriptions at all, just mannequins in cages. And the worst thing is lighting. You can find some descriptions by accident in the dark corner there is no light so you cant read it without flash from mobile phone. Just like with descriptions the longer you walk the darker it gets. You can see there are lights on the wall but they just dont work. Its like no one did any maintenance there in few months and bulbs are fried. Last mannequin is just in dark black hole without any light. Again you need flash from mobile phone to even see it. Wouldnt be surprised if many people didnt even see half of the exhibits in the end. Because few people that were in front of us just walked by them without stopping and checking dark corners and holes.
Very intriguing but dark place. Many exhibits and descriptions of torture. The sounds of the victims' suffering create a specific atmosphere of the Middle Ages. It's quite dark in the dungeons, but you can use the flashlight on your phone. Only the cashier lady should occasionally smile because she looks like a character from part of the exhibition.
The paid part of the museum is located underground, so it has a proper climate. It was scary and interesting at the same time. In the background there are agony sounds from games like Gothic and they repeat really often, what can be irritating to some. The pile exposition wasn't working during my visit.
An awful excuse of a museum. I struggle to understand how this has received any positive reviews; too much beer maybe?
It’s very small. Signage is non existent, or impossible to read. A torch is required- as many of the displays aren’t lighted.
Even the lady running the museum seemed surprised we wanted to see it. I include several pictures of what you will actually see - a whole lot of nothing.
Note- I had to remove several pictures (essentially a blacked-out picture of rooms without any lights) as it somehow broke Google’s rules (ludicrous!).
It’s very small. Signage is non existent, or impossible to read. A torch is required- as many of the displays aren’t lighted.
Even the lady running the museum seemed surprised we wanted to see it. I include several pictures of what you will actually see - a whole lot of nothing.
Note- I had to remove several pictures (essentially a blacked-out picture of rooms without any lights) as it somehow broke Google’s rules (ludicrous!).
So cool, dark and interesting.
Some of the instruments can also be seen in Prague castle, in a more authentic/boring vibe.
Not a lot special here
A lot of witch hunting, burning, etc
Some of the instruments can also be seen in Prague castle, in a more authentic/boring vibe.
Not a lot special here
A lot of witch hunting, burning, etc
The museum was a bit small, no proper lighting, although they tried to achieve a certain vibe for the exhibition, it was difficult to see the exhibition or read what was written. A bit disappointing but would be interesting and worth the price if you could read the information. Also no toilets. Student discount until the age of 26 (26 not included).
I think the museum is super. The setting is terrifying, it's scary, especially if you go alone and there are no people in the museum, as it happened to me. The information is very detailed and impressive, it was a very intense experience.
Explore More
Nearby Places
View Place
SausageGo
View Place
Erawan Prague
View Place
Church of Our Lady before Týn
View Place
Pasta Fresca
View Place
Madame Tussauds Prague
View Place
Patio de Tyn
View Place
Discover Prague Tours
View Place
The Dubliner Irish Bar
View Place
Gallery Of Steel Figures
View Place
Steel Art Museum
You may also like
Similar Places
View Place
Story of Prague Castle
View Place
Prague Castle Riding School
View Place
Charles Bridge Museum
View Place
National Memorial on Vítkov Hill
View Place
Ball Room of Prague Castle
View Place
Lobkowicz Palace
View Place
Central Gallery
View Place
KGB Museum
View Place
House at the Golden Ring
View Place