Jennifer D.
4/28/2025
This museum is housed in a newer building. While it lacks the charm of the museums housed in older buildings in Salem the content inside is fascinating. Every piece is a genuine torture device...
Salem Museum of Torture
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30 Federal St
Salem, MA 01970
The Salem Museum of Torture, located in the heart of Witch City, Salem, Massachusetts, offers a unique and chilling exploration of history's darkest hours. This bloodcurdling museum features a collection of authentic torture instruments and lifelike displays of cruel punishments, inviting visitors to confront the depths of human cruelty.
Dedicated to the education and preservation of historical methods of criminal punishment, the museum aims to shed light on the haunting legacy of these grim artifacts. By showcasing these stories, it fosters a deeper understanding of our collective past and encourages a more compassionate and enlightened future.
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5.05 reviews
Brian G.
10/13/2024
We all enjoyed the torture museum! Great historical value and some lessons to remember. The staff were very courteous and welcoming. Very clean establishment. Would highly recommend!
Devon G.
9/27/2024
$15 entry and friendly front desk person. Sept 27, 2024 at 11 am and no line and we are the people who read all the plaques and took us about 30 mins to complete. If you enjoy history, seeing...
Anna M.
11/5/2024
Nice location right beside the Commuter Rail. There are some real artifacts and the staff is very polite. Overall, it's a small place that can't quite decide whether it wants to be serious or...
R. C.
5/17/2025
Fun and different. You walk through on your own. Not for the faint of heart or children. Staff was nice and answered all our questions. Fun quick museum in Salem.
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