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Often regarded as one of the most unusual museums in the world, this unique attraction will let you see the some of the most gruesome inventions ever devised.
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- Discover the dark history of human invention
- See medieval torture devices
Children
Child ticket for 0-12 year olds
Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 10.00 - 23.00
Languages
Torture device descriptions available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish
Ticket information
Ticket directly available on smartphone
Ticket valid for 3 months after purchase, tickets can be cancelled
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Torture Museum
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Public Transport
The nearest stops are Koningsplein (tram 2 & 12) and Rokin (tram 4, 14 & 24 and metro 52).
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Humanity's vilest inventions
The Rack, Head crusher, Judas Cradle, Thumb Screws, and the Saw, these are only some of the vilest inventions ever devised by humankind. Thousands, if not millions of people were subjected to the cruellest punishments imaginable during the Middle Ages and beyond. The Torture Museum sheds light on that morbid past and is the perfect place to learn more about the history of the horrible instruments that were used as punishment, during interrogations and at executions.
The Torture Museum in Amsterdam is not for the faint of heart, though it is an educational attraction in the heart of Amsterdam. Over 40 different instruments and torture methods from different parts of Europe are on display here. The collection ranges from the more well-known devices like the guillotine and the garotte, to the obscure like the inquisition chair and the sling.
Can you handle the Torture Museum in Amsterdam?
This gripping attraction will give you a vivid glimpse into a dark medieval past where gruesome torture techniques and public executions were commonplace occurrences. It is your choice whether to simply observe the torture instruments and imagine how they were used, or to read the provided description, which give a brief historical background on when each was used and where it originated from.
The descriptions are available in several different languages, including English, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, and German. The collection features both original and reconstructed devices that became popular in the period between the early Middle Ages and the French Revolution.
Book your Torture Museum tickets online
The Torture Museum in Amsterdam often regarded as one of the world's most unusual museums. Torture Museum tickets can be booked easily and safely through our website. By purchasing here, you will also enjoy fast track admission at the entrance and avoid long queues. Don’t miss this educational, one-of-a-kind attraction in the centre of Amsterdam.
44 Reviews
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387elizaq
It was okay
It was okay, slightly boring but it was something for us to do, it was informative but there wasn’t much to it
Dec 23, 2023Compass19332945870
Superb
It was awesome . The only reason i put 4/5 isnt because of the museum, its only because of others french and spanish visitors talking outloud very strongly which disturbed my silence and focus in this great atmosphere.
Nov 6, 2023AinoSh
Gruesome, yet interesting history to learn from
Very interesting and well laid out. We enjoyed our trip around the museum even though it's gruesome history made an impression and made us think.
Oct 2, 2023matthewfR2301HW
Short but informative
Small but an interesting and informative museum. Good for passing 45minutes with something interesting.
Apr 16, 2023reginasJ1074CA
Torture yes.
I had no idea the middle ages were so evil. I am sure there were many false confessions using these machines.
Apr 13, 2023CristalHilton
Een interessante tripje
Ik vond het heel interessant om informatie te krijgen over de martel instrumenten er waren een hoop borden om te lezen, ik heb een hoop ervan meegekregen, het duurde ongeveer een halfuur. De trip nam me echt mee naar de vroegere gruwelijke tijden, het is een korte maar krachtige tripje.
Aug 6, 2023800miriamt
Très sympa
Le musée vous met bien dans l ambiance, la visite est sympa l expo à pas mal de pièces. A visiter..
Jun 27, 2023aminaichou
Étonnant
Musee "sympa" les gens de l époque ne manquaient vraiment d idées!!! Plus pour adultes car certains objets pourraient choquer mais à faire!
Feb 22, 2023Aveen0401
Particolare
Il museo delle torture non è molto grande, diciamo che in una ventina di minuti si esce, ma il costo del biglietto è ben rapportato. Se siete appassionati vale la pena visitarlo, vi sono raffigurazioni e spiegazioni di varie torture usate in passato con riflessione sull'utilizzo delle torture più o meno dichiarato al giorno d'oggi.
Apr 8, 2022draakje112
Prima museum voor een prijs van €7,50
Best een leuk museum, niet heel groot of bijzonder, maar prima voor een prijs van €7,50. Als je de bortjes leest en echt goed kijkt naar hoe de aparaten gebruikt werden is het erg interessant. Niet per se één van de mooiste musea van de stad, maar zeker voor mensen die niet echt fan zijn van normale musea een aanrader.
Aug 10, 2021fnillan
Intressant
Kul att gå och titta hur gryma människorna va förr. Tog inte lång tid att gå igenom. Till bilderna fanns det text så man kunde läsa vad det var för redskap.
Jan 21, 2020jonasr890
Historialektion.
Litet och organiserat. Tar ca 30-60 min. Bra bilder, texter, många språk. Jag blev tagen av historiens grymheter.
Aug 17, 2019MVGB
Spännande
Spännande och intressant museum mitt i centrala Amsterdam. De hade fått dit många läskiga redskap som användes som tortyr redskap förr, riktigt läskigt. Uppbyggt i en cool miljö. Kostade bara 7,5 E mycket värt pengarna. Man behöver 30-45 min här.
May 11, 2019nilskiene
Ist Interessant
Sehr interessant, der Preis ist der 'kürze' nur bedingt angemessen aber ich bin schon gut zufrieden :)
Oct 27, 2018605camillae
Udemærket besøg
Var lidt skeptisk med at besøge stedet efter at have læst anmeldelser, men blev positivt overrasket. Vi fandt en kupon så vi gav 5€ for entre og var der i lidt over en halv time. Der var en masse forskelligt udstyr, med en forklaring og billede til, så man kunne se og læse om hvad det er blevet brugt til. Ja - man kan gå stedet igennem på under 10 min, men så har man heller ikke givet sig tid til at læse om det. Går man derind og giver sig god tid og læser om tingene, er det helt klart et besøg værd. For 5€ kan man ikke forvente det store, det overgik vores forventninger :)
Aug 6, 2017titsandtatstattoo
És lo que promete ser
El museo de la tortura de Amsterdam es algo pequeño, pero consigue crear una pequeña atmósfera para que te transportes a esas épocas. Los artilugios presentados no estan nada mal y el local también ayuda. Quizá lo menos logrado son las ilustraciones explicativas, grabados pixelados del siglo xv sacados de google... Por todo lo demás, correcto. Textos explicativos de cada aparato con distintos idiomas.
May 25, 2017W8107GVwilliams
Fascinerande!
Fascinerande att se hur sjuka grejer människor kommit på för att plåga o ha ihjäl varandra genom tiderna! Kul för er som gillar skräckfilm!
Mar 9, 2016
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