Torture Museum, Amsterdam

Name: Torture Museum
Address: Singel 449, Amsterdam, 1012 WP, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 320 6642

#73 among attractions in Amsterdam

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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The Torture Museum, Amsterdam is a small museum located in the heart of Amsterdam, near the flower market overlooking the Singel canal. Included in the list of the world's most unusual museums. It is a popular museum for tourists, The torture museum is one of the 50 museums in Amsterdam. A second museum related to the subject of torture in Amsterdam is the Museum of Medieval Torture Instruments. This second museum has a different layout and is located in Damrak 33, close to the central station. The two museums are not connected. ()

Coordinates: 52°22'3"N, 4°53'26"E

Address

Singel 449Stadsdeel Centrum (Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde)Amsterdam 1012 WP Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 320 6642

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Nearby attractions include: Heiligeweg, Bloemenmarkt, Kalvertoren, Munttoren.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Torture Museum open?

Torture Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 11 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 11 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 11 pm
Thursday 10 am - 11 pm
Friday 10 am - 11 pm
Saturday 10 am - 11 pm
Sunday 10 am - 11 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Torture Museum?

Nearby attractions include Heiligeweg, Amsterdam (1 min walk), Bijzondere Collecties UvA, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Bloemenmarkt, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Bibliotheca Rosenthaliana, Amsterdam (2 min walk).

How to get to Torture Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Torture Museum:

Tram

Koningsplein • Lines: 12, 2 (2 min walk)
Muntplein • Lines: 24 (4 min walk)

Bus

Rokin • Lines: N85, N87, N89, N91 (5 min walk)
Rembrandtplein • Lines: N85, N87, N89, N91, N93 (7 min walk)

Metro

Rokin • Lines: 52 (6 min walk)
Vijzelgracht • Lines: 52 (12 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (23 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (26 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (32 min walk)