The 7 Best Haunted Museum Visits

1.Medieval Torture Museum with Ghost Hunting and Tiny Art Gallery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,011 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $24Our pick

Walk through a 5,000-square-foot Medieval Torture Museum at your own pace with an audio guide, interactive displays, an AR ghost-hunting app, and a tiny art gallery. Allow 1 to 2 hours. The subject matter is graphic, so children under 18 should attend only with an adult.

“Displayed and put together well. Not for the faint of heart or squeamish but then again it is a torture museum! LoL!!”

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2.Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 962 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Step into Chicago’s 6,000-square-foot Medieval Torture Museum for about 90 minutes of grim history, wax figures, and interactive devices. Use the included audio guide at your own pace, then try the ghost-hunting app. Bring earbuds, expect dim lighting, and consider the mature subject matter before bringing children.

“I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this museum. I went because by daughter wanted to see it. Very informative audio tour. You go at your own pace.”

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3.Jack the Ripper Museum Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 894 reviews · from $18Best value

Visit the Jack the Ripper Museum at 12 Cable Street for a self-guided journey through six floors of 1888 Whitechapel. See recreated crime scenes, police artifacts, the victims’ living quarters, Jack’s room, and actual autopsy photographs. Allow 45 to 90 minutes.

“Very interesting, but very small museum; fascinating facts; definitely recommendable for anyone interested in Jack the Ripper Even though it was so small, I could have spent hours there 👍”

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4.Salem Witch Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 417 reviews · from $18

Spend about 75 minutes at the Salem Witch Museum, beginning with a 30-minute narrated presentation set among 13 life-size scenes from the 1692 trials. A staff-led exhibit follows, covering witch hunts and changing ideas about witches. English audio translations are available in eight languages.

“Love hear about the history of the Salem Witches. it is a small tour but definitely worth it. love it all!”

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5.St.Augustine: Torture Museum, Ghost Hunt, & Tiny Art Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 365 days · from $24

Enter a 5,000-square-foot museum of medieval punishment, torture, and execution. Use the English or Spanish audio guide, try the Ghost Hunting app, and visit the Tiny Art Gallery. Bring headphones and a charged smartphone. The ticket is valid for 365 days.

“Super interesting. Definitely did not expect the depth of detail and research put into this place. Totally worth it!”

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6.Ghosts of the Bytown Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · from $24

Follow an English or French guide from Sparks Street through Ottawa's best-known ghost stories, then enter the Bytown Museum after hours. Hear tales tied to the Rideau Canal, Barrack Hill Cemetery, and Gatineau River, with guide Véronique among the praised storytellers.

“We loved the tour, our guide Veronique was interesting and captivating, she kept us on the edge of our seats throughout the tour. Her knowledge and experiences made us have a memorable evening.”

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7.Bundle: British Museum-Changing of the Guard-Jack the Ripper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $60

Follow guides through the Changing of the Guard, see British Museum highlights with a headset, then walk East London’s Jack the Ripper streets. Tara is one named guide praised for fun, informed commentary. Plan your own lunch and transport between the three tours.

“Tara our guide was fantastic! She was knowledgeable and fun!”

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