This museum focuses on torture, punishment, and execution methods from medieval times and other…read moreeras. Displays include the rack, iron maiden, torture chair, Spanish boot, pillory, barrel for drunkards, scales for determining witch status, and more. The 100+ items are replicas or recreations, but they're life-size and historically accurate. The museum is part of a chain with locations in Chicago and LA, and admission includes an audio guide for your phone. It was interesting, but definitely dark and not for everyone. They also use wax figures to show how the devices worked, which makes it feel even more intense. Only complaint: Price is a bit high and less worth it IMO...

I've always been curious about the Medieval Torture Museum and seeing that there was one in St…read more Augustine, I decided to use my one full day in the city there to visit the museum. The museum is quite pricey for what it was. It was over $50 for two people to walk through for about an hour. Though I did learn about some methods of torture, I had already known about 90% of what was shown, so I didn't feel like my money was well spent. However, if you're morbidly curious about some twisted history, this is an informative museum. You scan a QR code to listen to each display with stories of people's experiences. It's a heavy museum for sure. If the museum was cheaper, I'd definitely say it's worth a visit. However, it does come off that it looks like a cheap haunted house at times (without the jump scares, of course). It's fine for one visit and we did enjoy walking through. The staff here were very helpful, welcoming, and friendly.

Truly a unique and beautiful museum experience I recommend to anyone visiting the area. It also has…read moresome exceptional photo spots!

This family owned museum has so many treasures inside and outside. If you are interested in Arabic…read moreand Asian architure and accessories, then you definitely need to visit this amazing 2 story museum. There are no elevators. I tried to pick the best photos that I could but there is so much there to photograph that you will just need to visit to see it all for yourself. The audio tours average between 45 and 60 minutes depending on the pace that you are comfortable with. Touring the Villa Zorayda Museum requires standing and walking for the length of your visit. Limited seating is available in certain areas. The tickets are $15 with a discount for seniors. The family members,are there to answer any questions. There is parking nearby. This place is located across from the Lightner Museum. Make this a priority if you love all things Arabic and Asian.

We did a quick food event today at the Ximenez - Fatio house off Aviles Street in the ancient city…read moreand it was truly a fun adventure. We were entertained by stories of the history of the house, the inhabitants and the culture surrounding the many years slaves and then free black men and women lived.. it was fascinating how well they ate! We got to sample some of the food that they would have grown themselves and some that they traded with sailors as they came onto shore. The history is just one moment's glimpse of a world no longer but much remembered. They plan to do other such events but we all agreed.. more tents and not in May

Very historic house museum that dates back to the 1700's. You check in at the gift shop and during…read morethe hot summer that's about the only room that has AC. They sell waters there but I recommend bringing your own water bottle because it gets hot. The house is 2 levels and you can scan a QR code or use one of their devices to do a self guided tour with a narration through each room. It was a very hot day so I went through the site pretty quickly. It was amazing to see very old things that have been preserved and just how they utilized what they had way back then. Each room was staged with many layers and cool pieces. If you follow the audio it can go by slower but you can read through it instead. It was quite fascinating and not very busy on that particular day.

A love of history and religious significance brought us here. The Spanish founded Saint Augustine…read morehere in 1565 - 55 years before the Pilgrims! (Can't believe this was hardly mentioned in my schooling.). History abounds overseas, but this site lets you sample a bit of history here: the first Thanksgiving, site of the oldest Catholic Church, first mass. Definitely pilgrimage worthy. For anyone, it's a peaceful, relaxing break as well. The grounds are lovely and well maintained, a walking path goes throughout. A church, museum and chapel are on the premises. The Great Cross is immense and striking. Parking is free and available, a St Augustine rarity. A memorable part of our St Augustine visit.

Mission of Nombre de Dios is a peaceful and beautiful place that really captures the history and…read morespirit of St. Augustine. Walking the grounds feels calm and meaningful, with so much to take in from the monuments to the waterfront views. The Great Cross stands tall and is even more impressive in person. It's a great spot to slow down, reflect, and enjoy the scenery. Everything is well kept and easy to explore, making it a nice stop whether you're into history or just looking for a quiet place to walk. Easy five stars. A must visit when you're in the area.

Decided to chaperone my 2nd grader's field trip here today and kids and adults alike had a good…read moretime. The educational tour with charismatic guides were informative and fun filled. In over 2 decades of living in the area, I am floored it took me this long to visit. Kids had the chance to role play to learn about Ponce De Leon, Pedro Menendez de Aviles and the various Indian tribes of Florida (some friendly, some not so!). Kids got to make craft shell necklaces, get their face painted, played games of old, learn the art of candle making, and so much more.

Blegh! This is terrible unless you're two years old and gullible! The guide did not let us explore…read moreon our own, our group was only adults and he did not know how to translate his speech to adults. The things he said were not factual at all - Natives did not live to be 110 years old and were 8 ft tall and spaniards were not "Dwarves with bearded ladies". The woman at the front desk probably drank a little bit before coming to work, and I accidentally bought a groupon for 4 people, and was not reimbursed. The Dubloons they give you as store credit aren't even enough to buy greeting cards! Update, on second thought maybe this is a skip for adult only parties, but looks nice for kids.

My sisters and I had to stop by Ripley's Believe It or Not! St. Augustine while we were in town. We…read morehave such nostalgic memories visiting the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Atlantic City when we were younger, so seeing one here brought back a lot of fun memories for us. The museum was just as quirky and fascinating as we remembered--full of oddities, interactive exhibits, and interesting facts that make you stop and say "no way!" We had a great time walking through the different rooms together, laughing and pointing out all the strange and unbelievable things on display. It was such a fun and nostalgic experience for us, and we're really glad we decided to visit while in St. Augustine. If you enjoy unusual exhibits and a bit of weird history, this is definitely a fun stop to add to your trip.

So cool and fun it is definitely only for adults and teenagers only not kids lots of history fun…read moremany different types of things so cool it's a fun house definitely come early before the crowds so important or the weekdays bring family and friends have fun enjoy relaxing joyful so incredible i love the staff so kind and knowledgeable and helpful people thank you so much for the community! From Lauren

Wow, what an amazing experience and a wealth of information I received from the Fort Mose historic…read morestate park. My parents and I came here for a Black History Month event as they are commemorating the month with the flight of freedom. This is a journey of how enslaved people came to Fort Mose to obtain freedom. I only knew of this place as the Underground Railroad, based on my ancestry, knowing that my ancestors came from the Carolinas and Georgia down to this area, but I learned so much more in the short period of time I was there. This particular weekend showcase a reenactment, and teaches the story of individuals who trekked the long and perilous paths to be free from enslavement. From different stops with a real Yamasee Indian who was the chief of the tribe. He gave us a deep and in depth history of the Yamasee Indians and their role in the flight to freedom. During the reenactment, we made different stops along the way and the end we got to watch a demonstration of the soldiers shooting and firing off the canon. It was a very emotional experience and much needed - we need to learn from the past and continue to teach this type of history. Before the experience, my parents and I did have the opportunity to stop into the visitor center, which cost about $2. It definitely gives a timeline of events during the start of colonization and Florida, however it also has a lot of artifacts that were discovered in Saint Augustine from the 1700s and onward. Definitely make a stop here while visiting the city!

Went to the park to see a concert Robert Cray. The venue is nicely set up outdoors doesn't hold a…read morelot of people, but the acoustics were very good. The scene were really close together. I prefer to stand. I'm glad I chose to for this event. It was my first time there. I didn't realize there was an area where you would park your vehicle about two blocks down the road and then they shuttle you in. That was pretty nice. No waiting for that. I would go there again and enjoy the historical state park as well.