The Torture Museum is a small collection of torture instruments and punishments on the Singel, near the flower market. Historical engravings and explanations accompany the objects in a dark setting. Advertised adult admission is €9.50 (prices checked in October 2026). You can book through the official ticket service; request a guided tour at least two weeks ahead. The subject can be distressing, so consider your own sensitivity and that of your companions.
Highlights
The Singel entrance
Locate the frontage before entering. The museum sits among city-centre shops; an exterior photograph offers a souvenir without treating the exhibits simply as a backdrop.
The instruments
The collection includes devices for stretching, compression and execution. Use the explanations to understand their function rather than seeing each item as an isolated curiosity.
Engravings and context
Illustrations place punishments in their historical setting. Take time to read: the way authorities used violence to punish or obtain confessions is part of the exhibition's significance.
Another approach to dark history
This is a museum of objects and documents. If you want a theatrical experience, also investigate the Amsterdam Dungeon before choosing your ticket.
Practical info
Tips
- Advertised student admission is €7.50 (prices checked in October 2026); bring proof of status. An older ordering page shows different prices, so check the total in the ticket service before paying. Do not automatically include this stop when travelling with young children. Ask the museum about step-free access if needed: a fully accessible route could not be verified. Afterwards, head to the Spui or the flower market for an outdoor walk.
How to get there
Singel 449, 1012 WP Amsterdam. Walk from the Spui or flower market; use the full address to identify the correct entrance.
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