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Museum of Historic Torture Devices

305 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin 53965 USA

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“there is nothing more terrifying than human history”

Explore Our Unique and Fascinating Private Collection of Torture Devices from Nearly Every Corner of the Globe. Located in Downtown Wisconsin Dells. Incredible displays include: The RackThumbscrewsThe Inquisitor's ChairThe Cucking (Dunking) StoolThe Breaking WheelThe Heretic's ForkIron GagThe Dreaded Chinese Death CageMany More!These ghastly mechanisms were once perfectly legal, and were freely used by powerful governments, armies, and religious institutions to punish, kill, interrogate, humiliate, and maim our less-fortunate ancestors. Over Forty Shocking Exhibits describing implements of suffering used in nearly every corner of the globe. Were these harsh techniques of "Justice" too extreme?

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Adam F.

First: my attitude before I went into the museum...I'm in the Dells. I've been to a bunch of these cheesy museums on my visits to the Dells. This will kill 30-60 minutes. Second: this is not kid... Read more

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Richard C.

We stopped in on Spring Break and it was closed although it was supposed to be open after 11am. We called and received a recording and the owners read our Facebook message but never responded.... Read more

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Damian P.

The place does not deliver as much as one would think. I have to agree with some of the other reviews. I am a fan of weird and macabre but this place is too hokey for me. I really thought also... Read more

Museum of Historic Torture Devices

305 Broadway
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
53965 USA
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