Museum of Medieval Torture Instruments

Ironboot, Scourge, clothing for penance. No, these are not the names of the heavy metal bands performing this summer at an outdoor music event; rather, they are the names of objects discovered at the Prague-based Museum of Medieval Torture Devices.

The exhibition, which is housed in a small structure close to the Charles Bridge, showcases more than 80 techniques used by European courts to inflict horrifying pain and suffering. The presentation is enhanced by a number of graphic drawings and descriptive annotations that give viewers an unsettling peek of life in the Middle Ages as they are peacefully passing the time in the ancient Bohemian capital.

Learn more about the darker eras of humankind's use of torture, including the Spanish Inquisition and the ancient Roman crucifixion. Learn about the most notorious torture devices, such as the terrifying Chinese Death Cage, The Rack, The Ducking Stool, and Thumbscrews. Torture tools, gruesome photographs, and in-depth descriptions are all included in the exhibits.

Rating: 4.0/5.0
Location: 305 Broadway Ave, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, United States
Phone: +16306289696
Website: http://www.torturemuseumdells.com/