Curiosity Museum, Illinois, United States
3.5 (40 reviews) Sunday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent Ranking #7 in Alton Speciality Museums
Cool little place
Exhibits and information have been researched and are historically accurate. The curator of our museum has visited Torture Museums in Europe where most of these devices originated. A collection of books on the sublect is available to browse while at the Museum. We are always on alert for information and adding new exhibits to our collection. Over 50 exhibits of torture devices from all over the world, some very simple, some diabolically clever, some still in use today. We have new Torture exhibits, and are expanding the museum to include curiosities, oddities, illusions and hands-on exhibits. Formerly the Historic Museum of Torture Devices this expanded attraction is now the Curiosity Museum.
Address
301 E Broadway, Alton, IL 62002-2402
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Website
http://curiositymuseumalton.com
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Saturday : 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday : 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 17:54
User Ratings
3.5 based on (40 reviews)
Reviews
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4didischoe 5:00 PM May 3, 2017
Make sure you have at least an hour to walk through
My husband was attending a beer festival, so I decided to see what Alton had to offer. I found this museum and was intrigued. I am a huge fan of the Tudor era and have read with revulsion the stories of Henry VIII and his daughter, "Bloody Mary", and their methods of torturing heretics. I walked in here expecting to see the methods used during this era. The woman at the front desk was very nice and told me to take my time and where to start. She let me know pictures are allowed as well. Each display had an artifact accompanied by a small note explaining the device as well as how and why it was used. Not only was it informative and very interesting, but it also reminded me of how ones fear can lead to collective insanity. Definitely worth the small price.
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3asia999 5:00 PM Jul 20, 2021
More weird than curious
Entrance fee is $8 per person. Such a weird place full of odd things and torture devices. Some of the displays are cool and you can pick a lock and get a free bumper sticker. The entire building is odd. Definitely would not recommend for young children.
