Torture Museum, Prague

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Torture museum is located in an ugly, red-carpeted building in Old Town, very close to Charles`Bridge. Basically you can see about 60 gruesome torture instruments from all over Europe, amongst them the "Jungfrau von Nürnberg" or the head crusher (! that one was especially disgusting, really) on three floors. Right next to that instruments explanations in several languages are written when, where and how those instruments were used. Entrance fee was about EUR 5,50. My summary was, that the museum was a bit carelessly prepared - they could make much more of the topic in case they wanted to I think :).

Located above a museum of spiders and snakes, Prague's red carpeted Instruments of Torture Museum is a slightly creepy sight to behold.

The white walls make for an uncomfortable atmosphere as you wander around ancient machines designed to - well to make others uncomfortable. Over 60 itmes are displayed with informative cards in several languages.

Helpful illustrations show you exactly how each machine was used. It still gives me the hebby-jebbies to think about some of them. I'd say its worth a visit if you have the time.

Admission for this crazy place is a mere 120 Kc.

over the centuries those in power in prague tortured heretics, witches, and state enemies. this museum has an interesting collection of medieval torture instruments. this museum is not for everyone but for those interested in medieval history it is worth seeing.

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This place is pretty cool and it's right next to the Charles Bridge (just ask somebody if you don't see the museum). The place shows off some very crazy and elaborate ways people were tortured in medievil time. All of the tools of torture are replicas, but it is still interesting to see what they looked like and how the actual torture was performed. Each device has some information about it and a picture depicting the torturing process. The price was 240CZK for 2 people which came out to be about $11 (I'm not sure if I used student IDs or not, but if I did the regular price is not that much more.)

Overall a fun experience for about $11-$15 depending on if you are a student or not. It will only take up about 45 minutes of your time so make plans for more than just this museum.

Now i usually hate these sorts of museums.But this museum was great.If you have a intrest in Capital or Corporal punishment, this place is the place to come.With actual tortue devices on show and a introduction to how each works, will make you extremly thankful they are no longer used today.
Next door is a live Spider show, although i never went there, ive heard its awsome.

This museum, while not for the weak of stomach, is a fantasy land of old torture instruments and methods. This is a must-see for any tough/masculine guy. Seeing a 6 foot pole that a man would be placed atop and inserted where the sun doesn't shine, and left to die as his own body weight would push the stake further inside of him, and further down the pole until he died. Now that's an image that will make the electric chair seem like a godsend.

I don't mean to be rude or obscene, but just realistic as that is the type of images you imagine when looking at some of the instruments.

The day we visited Prague Castle, it rained in the late afternoon. Seeking a dry place for an hour or so, we happened upon this as the thunder echoed around the narrrow streets of Prague. The choice was...arachnid museum or torture museum (same crowd run both I think) and it was no contest.! The amount of torture devices they have collected is astounding...and they're not hidden away behind glass cases either. Harrowing stuff and definitely worth a visit!

This option came to us because it was so wet and cold outside, we decided to visit every museum possible. This one was certainly an eye opener. Not for the faint hearted or squimish, this museum certainly makes you think about the past and how lucky we are to be living in twentieth century. Don't recommend a McDonalds after with all that minced meat!!!!

200kc entry fee per adult