Over time, humans have done some terrible things to each other. A Wisconsin Dells torture museum explores the dark side of human history and it might just be the scariest museum in Wisconsin. It’s not for the faint of heart, but if you’re a curious person who doesn’t mind learning about some really scary events, you might be interested in the Museum of Historic Torture Devices. Here’s what’s waiting for you at this Wisconsin museum.

The Wisconsin Dells may be known as the Waterpark Capital of the World, but there’s so much more to this town than waterslides.
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You’ll find great shopping in the Dells, some awesome restaurants, and some fun and quirky attractions.
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The Museum Of Torture Devices might be the most unusual attraction in the Dells -- and it’s certainly the scariest.
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As you’ll discover in the museum, humans have been torturing each other for a very long time; the museum explores the use of torture from the ancient Roman crucifixion to the Spanish inquisition, and beyond.
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This is probably a museum to skip if you have small kids or are bothered by graphic accounts. The exhibits include torture devices, graphic images, and detailed descriptions.
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You can get an up-close look at some of the tools used by torturers, including thumbscrews, the rack, the ducking stool, and the Chinese death cage.
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Again: this is definitely not a museum for everyone, so please plan your visit accordingly.

Learn more about this creepy and unusual Wisconsin Dells attraction on The Museum Of Torture Devices website. Do you agree that it’s the scariest museum in Wisconsin?

If this museum doesn’t scare you enough, make plans to visit some Wisconsin Dells ghosts at the creepiest photo studio in Wisconsin.

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Museum of Historic Torture Devices, 305 Broadway Ave, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USA