Medieval Torture Museum, History museum in Loop District, Chicago, US
The Medieval Torture Museum in Chicago's downtown area displays over 100 devices and implements used for punishment and confinement during medieval times across different civilizations. The collection includes both original artifacts and historically accurate replicas that show how justice systems operated in that period.
The museum documents the evolution of punishment methods from medieval times through to later periods using objects from various European and non-European cultures. The collection shows how ideas about justice and punishment changed throughout history.
Through educational displays and guided presentations, visitors learn about the development of justice systems and social attitudes toward crime in medieval societies.
The museum has age restrictions and requires visitors under 18 to be accompanied by an adult. Audio guides in English and Spanish are available to help explain the exhibits.
Some of the displayed objects can be touched and examined by visitors, allowing direct experience of their size and weight. Life-sized recreations of medieval scenes help visitors understand the historical contexts more clearly.
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