




Explore the gory history of medicine through interactive exhibits guided by Brother Mortem, from plague-ridden Chester to modern medical discoveries.
Venue Type
Indoor
Typical visit duration
1-3 hours
Booking
Walk-in
A fantastic museum that sits in an old church. This is a really interesting and informative place to learn about medicine and disease throughout history. There are lots of well thought out displays and great interactive exhibits.
The best museum of Chester! I love dark history and spooky places so this museum was perfect for me. It tells you the story of medecine evolution and specifically the plague that happened in the city long ago. The museum is very well made with immersive decor and a gloomy ambiance which I adore. It can be quite gory so if you're sensitive or if you have young kids maybe it's not for you. Otherwise, you'll love it! I learned a lot of things too so it's a mix of fun and educational which is great. The souvenir shop in the end is also great. I bought a cute plague doctor plushie. They also have pins, decorations, books and more.
Awesome day out and very affordable, and staff are absolutely lovely and welcoming. Very devoted to the experience too! Only thing I would say is that it is only little, so you don’t need to devote a whole day to it, however they do have a sister museum about romans too!
I liked this little attraction about sickness and medicines. It has information from ancient times up until modern times, including what doctors used to do, about the history and legalities of autopsies. It was educational. The interactive screen in the autopsy room didn't seem to be working on my visit. I especially liked the wall of 'false' treatments for ailments, and about the anatomy in general. They also explain how amputation were carried out and of pain relief and false ideas about the human body. However, noticed a few grammatical and spelling mistakes on the panels. They didn't seem to have been proofread (I have highlighted them into this review's photos with corrections, one of the panel didn't seem to finish its sentence either). The gift shop was nice too. It took me about an hour to see the whole thing, reading everything and looking at the photos and objects. Beware the bad smells which are optional to try. But make your own concoction with the ingredients and can take it away in a ministringed bag.
Sick to Death in Chester is a really interesting and different place to visit. It’s inside an old church, which makes it feel even more special. The museum shows how medicine has changed over the years, from strange old treatments to big medical discoveries. Some parts are a bit gross, but in a fun way, and there are interactive bits that make it more than just reading boards on the wall. It’s easy to spend over an hour there without getting bored. I found it both fun and informative, and it’s good value for money. If you like unusual places and learning something new, it’s definitely worth going. There is some car parks in the area if you traveling by car. It wasn't busy so it was nice and peaceful to walk around and explore
Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026
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This venue was last updated on 7 October 2026
