Medieval Torture Museum with Ghost Hunting and Tiny Art Gallery
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Medieval Torture Museum with Ghost Hunting and Tiny Art Gallery
By Medieval Torture Museum
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Ages 11-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 1–2 hours
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Audio guide: English, Spanish
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- Entry/Admission - Medieval Torture Museum
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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- Parking is not provided , but is available at the City Parking Garage for a daily flat rate or at one of many metered lots throughout downtown.
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- Exhibition not recommended for children under 18 without an adult
- Children under the age of 10 are admitted free of charge as long as they are accompanied by a dedicated adult (1 adult to 1 child)
- Dogs on a leash (non-aggressive breeds) are allowed.
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- K3103PLloganr0 contributionsGreat tourHad an amazing time visiting, the tour is great and the gift shop is worth stoping by as well. Will definitely be coming back next time when visiting st AugustineWritten 5 October 2024
- mellythatsme0 contributionsCreepy but Historically FascinatingMy Family really enjoyed this Museum. The History behind these torture tactics where intense. My family and I enjoyed the experience and gave us a lot to talk about afterwards. My husband really enjoyed the Ghost hunting. LOLWritten 28 September 2024
- melonyz9790 contributionsMust see stopSuch an interesting stop in old town St. Augustine. You can take a tour or shop the gift shop for some really unique items. Must see.Written 23 September 2024
- L5952ENericv0 contributionsAmazing Museum!It was amazing tour and quite huge selection of different things to learn from. we really enjoyed our self's. I would highly recommend it. (:Written 22 September 2024
- thetransienttoken0 contributionsAwesome experienceAwesome. Audio tour was very entertaining and worth the visit. Art gallery is great too. I would recommend to other peopleWritten 6 September 2024
- 469catianas0 contributionsFunIt was amazing, i had such a blast. I definitely recommend anyone to come try it out……… It was very educational and a wild experience for everyoneWritten 3 September 2024
- F5450JHaudreyd0 contributions10/10This was a great experience. Highly recommend coming and checking this out if you are in St Augustine. Very informative.Written 2 September 2024
- 24hopek0 contributionsCool little torture spotIt's a really cool little spot! There were different tours from what I remember; there was an all inclusive one and an audio only one. There's a section that's adults only as well.Written 31 August 2024
- larryhE2863IE0 contributions5. StarsBest ever the best thing ever to do I love I love the rats and I love the things I is the most amazing thing ever and I love it so much thank goodness I come hereWritten 31 August 2024
- H6232HYbrunos0 contributions10/10 you gotta come hereThis place is a heaven for “boys and their toys”. Craig is an outstanding person and salesman, nice as can be and patient as all. Highly recommend coming here, it’s a must.Written 28 August 2024
- sarahcM6629IS0 contributionsGirls weekend ExperienceThis was sooo interesting and i love the audio feature it helps with the experience so much. We had a blast!! Definitely recommendWritten 25 August 2024
- lelahs20240 contributionsInsightful and dramatic funThis was a part of a bachelorette weekend trip and was more fun than we thought! Insightful, terrifying (in a good, knowledgeable way lol) and overall a different yet fun experience from the norm in town. Definitely recommend (not for the squeamish though).Written 25 August 2024
- 988coreya0 contributionsWildly insaneInteresting to know how people were punished. Very informative information to add to my memory bank. Feels like back then people picked random things to torture people with.Written 24 August 2024
- artamasredfoxa0 contributionsthis was a pretty good timei think there could hav been more gore, but over all it was pretty dope. i liked the wheel a lot , and i think the rat should have a lot more goreWritten 24 August 2024
- harmonyh970 contributionsIt was fun and not too fast paced. Overall great, love how it was air conditioned. And it came with audio for the tour!The displays were very informative and interesting. I had a great time. I loved the art museum part it was so fascinating. Would definitely recommend to visit to tourists!Written 24 August 2024
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Brendan S
Arlington, VA2,152 contributions
The Medieval Torture Museum is the quintessential tourist trap. It is located in the middle of a heavily-trafficked street in a tourist town. It has nothing to do with St. Augustine. There are no artifacts here - it’s a collection of reproduction torture devices and ghoulish victim casts designed to attract the tourist bait rather than a museum with items someone might seek out. It’s pricey at $20, though admission includes the miniature masterpieces exhibit, too. That being said, it’s transparently a tourist trap attraction and delivers exactly what it promises - a lot of creepy torture imagery and an audio narrator who enjoys human suffering far too much. I only visited because it’s conveniently open late, so I wasn’t skipping something else to visit, and what are vacations for other than to spend your money on such frivolities?
Written 2 January 2022
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thank you for the review.
Written 3 January 2022
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Travelers-Be-We
Florida64 contributions
Jul 2020
We had visited on a prior trip, but this time we also viewed the Micro Masterpieces and listened to the audio tour. The Micro Masterpieces are mind-blowing! I wish there was information posted about the artists and the process, but enjoying the pieces was also good.
I highly recommend the audio tour! On our prior visit, we enjoyed the museum as the displays are top-notch and realistic. However, the audio tour elevates the experience. The ghastly narration coupled with the historical stories is purely terrifying!
I highly recommend the audio tour! On our prior visit, we enjoyed the museum as the displays are top-notch and realistic. However, the audio tour elevates the experience. The ghastly narration coupled with the historical stories is purely terrifying!
Written 22 July 2020
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I'm happy that you enjoyed our museum enough to come again! The Audio Guide does a good job adding an extra bit of history in the form of stories but not too much to make it boring. As for the Micro-Art Gallery it is a great way to help clear your mind after the disturbing museum. We do understand that we need some information about the artists. Though in the meantime your always welcome to ask our knowledgeable staff any questions you may have. I hope that we see you again!
Written 28 July 2020
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Renata R
1 contribution
Jul 2022
Had a great time! The museum is definitely macabre but also historically accurate and educational. When touring through, it's highly suggested to use the audio guide. It provides interesting tidbits of information and gory details of the various methods and instruments of torture. The ambience is cool and creepy with flickering candlelight, quietly droning sounds and old style illustrations along the walls. The dungeon vibes were captured well. Some interactive displays are there too. The ghost hunting game is a free bonus used via app and there's the option of checking out some incredible miniature art that must be viewed through microscope, though that costs a little extra for admission. The staff was delightful. Highly recommend!
Written 22 July 2022
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thank you for the review! We pride ourselves on accuracy. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the audio guide and the atmosphere of our museum.
Written 23 July 2022
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ScubaVing
Key Largo, FL34 contributions
May 2020
My husband and I expected this to be campy and stupid. Boy, were we wrong! We paid for the audio tour, and it was totally worth it. The audio tells a story for each torture device, and it's truly interesting. We saw people going through it without the audio tour, and they were laughing and moving through quickly. I highly recommend the audio. The young man who was working was very informative as well.
Written 1 June 2020
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We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit to our museum. The audio guide I find really adds to the experience. We look forward to seeing you again.
Written 2 June 2020
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Dale C
Dunedin, FL306 contributions
Jun 2021
With only a day to explore some of the attractions in St. Augustine, we chose this because it was unusual. This place reminded me of a large haunted house! There are some great examples of old devices from the past that are creatively displayed to illustrate their effectiveness. Some parts seemed so real. We took the package which included the online audio tour, with each of the 42 displays explained and described. It certainly provided more entertainment than expected. The Micro Masterpieces gallery was very interesting, too. If you like haunted houses at Halloween time, you would love the Medieval Torture Museum!
Written 8 June 2021
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Thank you for coming! So glad that you chose us and enjoyed your visit. It definitely feels different when add audioguide. Thanks for your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
Written 9 June 2021
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Zizipoplife
7 contributions
Oct 2020
Went with a group of friends and it was an entertaining experience. There were great audios to help guide the tour and some torture mechanisms that you could try. The only downside was that there were several people not wearing masks, so if you're concerned about exposure, I wouldn't recommend it. The micro masterpieces were neat and the details are incredible.
Written 10 November 2020
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So glad you enjoyed the museum. Right now we do still recommend wearing masks but we do not enforce masks due to the mask law being lifted in our area. I'm sorry if that hindered your experience.
Written 12 November 2020
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RiveraVivi
Orlando, FL12 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
I recommend purchasing the audio guide. It made all the difference. If I would have gone without it, I would have been very disappointed in paying so much for the very short descriptions written next to each device. The audio guide on the other hand gives you a detailed description and historical stories. The audio guide will be on your phone so make sure to have charge on your phone. The employee will give you a website and password to access the audio. The Microart was interesting, but I wouldn't pay extra to see it. We had a good time and enjoyed this museum. Something different. I would recommend you check it out.
Written 3 August 2021
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Thank you so much for the review! Wee are thrilled you enjoyed the audio guide and exhibits!
Written 4 August 2021
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Anna
2 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
This is a kitchy fun place to visit in historical Saint Augustine. The setup is well done and you can tell the artists put thought into the mannequins appearance. I would not take small children through but as young adults we had a great time. The miniatures were my favorite part, it is pretty amazing that people can make art that tiny.
Written 21 January 2021
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Glad you enjoyed everything!
Written 24 January 2021
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Gare R
29 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
This museum is upstair on the second floor of a mini mall building. No public restroom. For the handicap whom can't take the stairs, someone must notify an employee to allow use of the private elevator. There is also a tiny art gallery museum one can pay extra to see exhibits under the microscope.
There are like 80 to 100 exhibits of torture equipment of methods or recreations. The curator spent a live time collecting this stuff and originally was in his home. Fascinating, interested, disgusting but definitely a guilty pleasure. Artifacts in many rooms along a long hallway on both sides. Comes with an audio guide on one cellular phone.
Definitely a must for those without a faint heart.
Buy tickets at the gift shop.
Many people have told me this is their favorite.
The neighborhood has eateries, take aways, shops, bars and street performers.
There are like 80 to 100 exhibits of torture equipment of methods or recreations. The curator spent a live time collecting this stuff and originally was in his home. Fascinating, interested, disgusting but definitely a guilty pleasure. Artifacts in many rooms along a long hallway on both sides. Comes with an audio guide on one cellular phone.
Definitely a must for those without a faint heart.
Buy tickets at the gift shop.
Many people have told me this is their favorite.
The neighborhood has eateries, take aways, shops, bars and street performers.
Written 26 February 2024
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Thank you for the review! We are pleased that you enjoyed the museum and recommend it!
Written 28 February 2024
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Jami P
16 contributions
This tour was great! Very informative and a lot of information. Listening to the audio throughout the tour will make the tour excessively long. After listening to audio in one room, we chose to continue the museum by reading signs instead of the audio.
The miniature art at the end was very neat and well worth experiencing!
The miniature art at the end was very neat and well worth experiencing!
Written 1 January 2022
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Thank you for the review!
Written 3 January 2022
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