Museum of Medieval Torture Instruments
The three great fears of medieval people were torture, death, and hell. The Museum of Medieval Torture Instruments, located in the heart of Tallinn’s Old Town, offers visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in medieval justice and punishment methods.
The museum features over 50 exhibits, including various chains, torture devices and other instruments of punishment, which provide a comprehensive overview of the terrifying practices of the time.
A visit offers an educational and thought-provoking experience, helping to understand how medieval punishment methods reflected society's values and fears.
Come in if you dare!
TripAdvisor® Traveler Reviews
tripadvisor rating 2.6 of 5
based on 87 reviews
Poor cellar exhibition that is over quickly
tripadvisor rating 1 of 5Overpriced for 2 cellar rooms with a few wooden and metal «restraints». 9euro per adult and it takes not more than 10min to walk around the room. Most not even related to Tallinn - most referenced... Read more comments
Still Open
tripadvisor rating 3 of 5This museum is still open and only cost me six euro so not really a rip off. There is not much too it really, two or three rooms with a selection of torture machines and instruments. Each display has... Read more comments
Scary experience.
tripadvisor rating 2 of 5Surprisingly small exhibition and poor AI translations.. Would not call it a museum. Main idea is to lure the people in😅. Terrible air in the basement.
