Torture Museum

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Sep 15, 2025 - Sep 16, 2025
2 adults, 1 room
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Torture Museum: A Stark Reflection of History

The Torture Museum presents a chilling look into methods of punishment used throughout history. With dim lighting and a dilapidated atmosphere, it invites visitors to explore various torture devices.

Founded in the early 2000s, the museum sheds light on the gruesome reality of medieval justice. Notable for its collection of bizarre instruments, including the Flute of Shame and Iron Maiden of Nuremberg, it serves as a reminder of humanity's darker past.

Unforgettable Highlights

🛠️ Flute of Shame: A punishment tool designed for bad musicians, tightening around the fingers.
👩‍⚖️ Neck Violin: A device for quarrelling women, forcing them to face each other while shackled.
⚔️ Guillotine: A historical method of execution displayed with graphic context.

Paid entry allows access to this unique experience, appealing not only to tourists but also to historians and those interested in the bizarre.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Torture Museum

Unique Instruments

The museum showcases a variety of unusual torture devices, many with detailed engravings.

Multiple Languages

Descriptions of each device are provided in several languages for a broader audience.

Location

Singel 449

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