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Location
514 Broadway Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Phone
(843) 499-9008
Hours of Operation
Museum | Monday - Sunday | 10am - 6pm
LIVE Shows | Thursday - Saturday | 7pm - 9pm
CLOSED
Easter Sunday
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
**Recommended age: 12 & up
17 & under must be accompanied by an adult
Average Duration of Experience: 2 Hours
Open 7 Days a week.
VIP EXPERIENCE
Step inside the mind of a true criminal profiler. Our exclusive VIP Experience places you in the shoes of American profiler Phil Chalmers—who has interviewed and studied hundreds of America’s most notorious serial killers—for an intimate, behind-the-scenes tour of Serial Killers: The Experience.
This one-of-a-kind, limited-access visit includes:
Exclusive VIP T-Shirt
A signed Serial Killer book by Phil Chalmers
A rare Ed Gein letter replica for framing
Guaranteed meet-and-greet, book signing, photos, and Q&A with Phil
Perfect for true crime enthusiasts, students of criminology, or anyone curious about how profiling works in real cases, this VIP Experience blends education and access for a professional, unforgettable look into the psychology behind America’s most chilling crimes. Limited availability—book your spot to see the museum through the eyes of a seasoned profiler.
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Tickets Starting at $40
Tickets are Limited to 500 per day!
Special Exhibits —
Artifacts That Illuminate Motive, Method, and Mind
Our Special Exhibits showcase rare, original artifacts that offer direct, tangible links to some of America's most notorious criminal cases. Each item—whether a handwritten letter, personal belonging, investigative document, or reconstructed crime-scene piece—serves as a primary source that deepens understanding beyond headlines and hearsay. These objects help visitors trace patterns of behavior, examine the evidence that shaped prosecutions, and confront the human realities behind sensationalized stories. Curated with strict ethical standards and contextual interpretation by American profiler Phil Chalmers, the exhibits are designed to educate and provoke thoughtful reflection: artifacts are not souvenirs, but forensic witnesses that reveal the interplay of personality, opportunity, and consequence. As you move through the displays, consider how each piece helps answer critical questions about motive, method, and the systems that respond to violent crime.
PLAINFIELD GHOUL
The ED GEIN Collection
Examine artifacts and relics that were recovered from Ed Gein’s Plainfield property, where his farmhouse, barn and shed once stood. Learn more about The Plainfield Ghoul as you examine his kitchen utensils, jewelry, personal items, sewing machine, and tools that were used by the Gein Family.
The home was eventually burned to the ground and bulldozed, but these artifacts were recovered from the rubble and brought back to life. The largest collection of Ed Gein artifacts every displayed in the world.
SPECIAL ARTIFACT
See the real, authenticated glasses Jeffrey Dahmer wore in his booking photo—on display exclusively at Serial Killers: The Experience in Myrtle Beach. This genuine artifact, verified by provenance experts and preserved under museum conditions, offers a rare, close-up look at a piece of true crime history you won’t find anywhere else.
BIND TORTURE KILL
The DENNIS RADER Collection
Examine artifacts and historical pieces owned and personally used by Dennis Rader, also known as BTK. Profiler Phil Chalmers has spent hundreds of hours on the phone with BTK, has been to every one of his crime scenes in Kansas, and has studied his case in depth.
We hope this exhibit helps you understand the mind of Dennis Rader, a dangerous killer who hid in plain signt. The largest collection of Dennis Rader artifacts in the world.
