The 15 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 $18

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.Hollywood Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Ghost Hunting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $31

You’ll tour Hollywood’s interactive Medieval Torture Museum at your own pace with English or Spanish audio. See historic torture and execution devices, then use the ghost-hunting app for an extra scare. Plan on 45 to 90 minutes, though a quick visit can take less time.

“Super cheesy, waste of money. It’s 3 to 4 rooms and it only took us 20 minutes to get through the whole thing. Definitely not worth 30 bucks.”

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6.Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Ghost Hunting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 96 reviews · 365 days · from $35

Enter Chicago’s 6,000-square-foot Medieval Torture Museum at your own pace. Use an English or Spanish audio guide to examine wax scenes and historic torture, restraint, interrogation, and execution devices, then hunt for ghosts with the museum’s app. Bring headphones and a charged smartphone.

“The Museum of Medieval Torture in Chicago is a real eye-opener! It features a wide range of authentic torture devices and exhibits that give you a glimpse into the darker side of history. The setup is intriguing, and the staff is super friendly, ready to share stories behind the exhibits. It’s definitely not your typical museum—think more thrilling than educational! Perfect for those who love history with a twist. Just be prepared for some graphic stuff! Overall, a fun and eerie experience that’s worth a visit.”

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7.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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8.Salem Witch Tour from Boston by Train with Museum Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 42 reviews · from $85

Take a 35-minute train from Boston to Salem, then follow a guide through witch trial sites, Hocus Pocus landmarks, memorials, and old cemeteries. Your ticket includes the Salem Witch Museum Sunday through Thursday or Real Pirates Museum Friday and Saturday. Guides may include Elizabeth, Matt, Brian, or Penny.

“Our guide was amazing! She lives in Salem and had all the best tips for us. The sights and shops she showed us were perfect. We could have done without the Salem witch museum. Otherwise we had an awesome time!”

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9.Ghost Stories: A Mysterious, Macabre Tour in the Metropolitan Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

Follow a guide through the Metropolitan Museum of Art for two hours of ghost stories, myths, funerary art, and unsettling history. You’ll see Egyptian, American, and European works, take part in spooky activities, and remain free to explore the Met on your own after the tour.

“It was a fun, different perspective of the museum. We definitely saw things and got in-depth on things that we wouldn’t have on our own. We really enjoyed the tour and would search out this tour operator again for another tour.”

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10.Hollywood: Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Ghost Hunting

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 35 reviews · 365 days · from $31

You’ll tour a 7,000-square-foot Los Angeles museum at your own pace, using an English or Spanish audio guide to understand hundreds of torture, restraint, and execution devices. Wax figures show how the equipment was used, while a smartphone app adds a ghost-hunting activity.

“The .Museum had a lot of interesting things to look at. However for the price the bathrooms were disgusting! No toilet paper and filthy.”

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11.Jack The Ripper Walking Tour and Ripper Museum Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 17 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Spend four hours at the Jack the Ripper Museum and in Whitechapel, then follow narrow East End streets linked to the 1888 murders. Your English-speaking guide explains the victims, police evidence, pubs, homes, and the doorway tied to the only clue. Sam has led some tours.

“Sam was a great guide with excellent knowledge of the area and the details of all the victims. It was very clear that this is a passion for him.”

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12.Ghost Tour Featuring The Savannah Paranormal Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · 1h 30m · from $41

Ride through Savannah’s haunted historic district with an English-speaking guide, then enter the Savannah Paranormal Museum after hours. Expect ghost stories, artifacts tied to unexplained events, and, based on past tour formats, an interactive spooky performance. Children under 13 are not allowed.

“We started with a quick drive around the historic district while our guide told us about some of the city's more infamous ghost stories. Once arriving at the theatre, we took part in a short, interactive show. There were a few moments that made me and my friend jump, but nothing too crazy. Overall, this was an amazing experience that I would highly recommend.”

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13.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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14.Jack The Ripper Museum & See 30+ London Top Sights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $74

Spend five hours walking from Green Park through Westminster and Southbank, seeing Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Borough Market, Tower Bridge, and more. Then visit the Jack the Ripper Museum on your own. Ari is one guide named in the feedback.

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15.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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