History has its fair share of grim and grizzly details, and there are a number of rather macabre tourist attractions around the world. It seems Europe has a number of eye-catching macabre attractions, including the Sedlec Ossuary just out of Prague (a chapel with artwork of human bones), the dressed and lined-up mummies of the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo in Sicily, and the ossuary or catacombs of six million individuals under Paris.

The small and charming town of Chester in England is famous for its rich Tudor architecture as well as its Roman heritage. But it is now home to another more macabre attraction - the Sick to Death Chester Museum.

Why The Sick To Death Museum Is Worth Visiting To Learn About The History Of Medicine

Sick To Death Chester is a brand-new museum and medicine attraction located on Bridge Street in Chester, not far from Liverpool and the Welsh border.

Chester is one of the cities in England that preserves its medieval and Roman heritage the best. So perhaps it is well-fitted to be the location of learning about the history of medicine through the centuries. The setting couldn't be better, either. It is located in a beautiful Grade II listed Church on the famous picture-perfect Chester Rows.

• First Opened: May 2021

While the topic and theme of the museum are spooky, scary, and ideal for Halloween, it is intended to put a more humorous angle on how Chester dealt with the diseases and ailments of the town over the centuries. Visitors come out with a relief of thankfulness for modern medicine.

Visitors learn why plague doctors wore those strange bird-beak-looking masks as they searched for the elusive link between medicine and magic.

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What To Expect Visiting The Sick To Death Museum In Chester

"We at Sick to Death do not take responsibility for any fainting, sudden loss of appetite, turning green, or any recurring nightmares you may experience." Sick to Death

At the museum, visitors will see the apothecary - a shop where magic and science collide; they see the Grim Reaper along with the ancient Greek god of Medicine, Asclepius. Wonder through the Diagnosis Alley and the Autopsy Room and journey through medical time. Some of the exhibits are enhanced with olfactory aids to smell the past.

Note that some of the exhibits require parental caution - if in doubt, feel free to ask the staff. The areas that deal with more grown-up topics are set in a separate section divided by a gate. They are open to everyone, but everyone can choose whether to look - or not.

Learn about the history of hygiene (or the lack of it) through the ages and how skeletons tell researchers about the person's past (just like the discovery of the skeleton of King Richard III under a parking lot led to a great understanding of his life, health, and death).

See crazy concoctions and risky remedies sold by the fraudsters of the past (and today). Some things never seem to change - there will always be quacks.

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Planning A Visit To Sick To Death

Tours at Sick to Death are self-guided, and most people take between 45 minutes and one hour to see the exhibits. The museum is designed to make learning fun and interactive, and the exhibits are designed so that the kids are more interested and amused than scared. The museum is not a jump-scare attraction, so there is nothing jumping out at people.

• Age Restriction: Under 16s Must Be Accompanied By An Adult
• Open: Thursday to Sunday, 10.00 am to 6.00 pm

Admission Fees:

• Adult Ticket – £6.00 ($8.00)
• Child – £3.50 ($4.50)

People can get to Chester by rail, and the Chester Railway Station is a 20-minute walk away (or visitors can take a taxi ride for around £7).

As the museum is located in the historic Chester Medieval Rows, it is not fully accessible for wheelchairs, but the staff will do what they can to help.

Chester is one of the most stunning and beautiful cities in England. Take the time to explore its Roman ruins (albeit not as impressive as in Italy, France, or Turkey), its impressive Chester Cathedral, and its extensive Tudor (or Tudor impression) architecture. Chester is one of the cities in England that really works hard to preserve its heritage. Visitors should allow for at least one full day to explore the city - although two days would be better.

The medieval period of England has long fascinated people around the world. Plan one's trip right and visit the Medieval Festival in Sussex and see one of Europe's great medieval festivals, complete with medieval jousting.