Are you mad for all things macabre? Well then, you’ve got to visit the Museum of Historic Torture Devices. Just as the name implies, the offbeat museum features dozens of exhibits on torture tools and other gruesome devices used throughout history. Take a look:

The Museum of Historic Torture Devices is located in the Dells.
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That’s right; among the plethora of water parks that fill the area is one of Wisconsin’s weirdest gems.
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Far from your typical museum, this one focuses on the darkest chapters in human history.
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Inside, you’ll find more than 40 exhibits, which include a variety of torture tools and devices.
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Taking the expression gruesome details to a literal level, all items on display are accompanied by signage, explaining the "barbaric ways they were used."
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Watch the video below for a closer look at the museum.

Ready to visit the Museum of Historic Torture Devices? It’s open seven days a week from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. mid-June through Labor Day. During the spring and fall, it’s open on weekends only. For more information, call (630) 628-9696. You can also visit the museum’s Facebook page.

Address: 305 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

This isn’t the only place for some frightening fun. Read about another here.

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