This place its so great. I like it a lot! Its simple but when you are there you feel something cool. Also the pictures that you take there are really good! One of my favorite places in Hollywood.

Not what I was expecting;, but disturbingly surprised. The museum is designed to inform the public of the corruption in the psychiatric industry. Starts with a 5 minute movie, then a self guided tour. On display are many tools and devices used to correct dysfunctional brains.

Amazing place to visit to learn about the history about medical history abuse. Nothing scary inside just more creepy and sad how they treated people in the past. Still to this day some of these mental and physical medications are abusive to children now adays. This place is a must visit if ur against this type of abuse. 100% nonprofit organization aswell.

When I visited the museum amongst several other museums this one was like none other in the greater Los Angeles area because it was so medical in fact when I was there so was a large group of nursing students. Its for medical professionals to have a history lesson on Western medical practices and how they have evolved into the healthcare delivery system of today so because of this they offer you membership into human rights commission for a price as well as knowing that the person over seeing the museum is also affiliated with the African American chamber of commerce.

Museum tour was self guided, the exhibits were great and they had several videos to watch throughout the tour. I liked the videos a bit more than reading as it’s a lot of information to take in. Some of the material might be difficult for people to see, some is graphic. The tour took an hour and a bit reading and watching pretty much all of the information. It did close at 9pm, and we didn’t get to finish the last couple areas, but we did get the DVD that compiles the detailed exhibits for a small donation. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

I enjoyed walking through the museum! It was very eye opening and creppy. I am into things like this so, it was a amazing win for me. But, the only problem I have with this place is that when I donated 10$ they went and checked the box to see if I really did. Then asked how I paid 10$. OK ... Anyways, I recommend checking this place out.

Worth visiting and much better than expected. Shows the side of psychiatric industry that is being hidden and not talked about. Ive been interested in the subject of psychology and psychiatry for years and it proved my point... This place should be definitely visited by patients of the industry.

I really appreciate there knowledge, and there commitment toward the awareness of malpractice in the psychological field. A nice experience.

Amazing information! Jaw dropping! Everyone needs to know whats really going on, definitely check it out!

Happened to walk pass and enter but it’s definitely propaganda. The atmosphere is very creepy and is designed to put fear in the visitors. People study for years to get a degree in psychiatry. In fact, they have to go through medical school. It’s really disheartening to see such huge accusations. Please don’t just get facts from one place!

The information presented at this location is interesting, but woefully incomplete. Yes, they highlight various horrific events within psychiatric history, but fail the adequately explore the benefits and successes of the industry. They do not allow photography or videography, likely so visitors cannot conduct their own research later on and compare a more in-depth history of the topic to the shallow pop history version presented in this establishment. Overall, the tour and information presented lack nuance, depth, and could lead to greater harm than good.

An eye opener and also not. Historically a good reminder of where we have come from. The whole medical industry has come about from experimentation and that has to be remembered. Big pharma has a lot to answer for with the present situation

Some good exhibits/artifacts mixed with some uncited/ false claims. Not good for children. Be wary signing any petitions. Scientology biased. I was instructed no cell phone use

If you are at all interested in the history of Psychiatry and psychology this is definitely a place for you to visit. It is free how are they do ask for donation at the end. Church of Scientology runs this place however they are very low-key about themselves there.

Craaaaaazy! Very cool place!!! Was invited with a friend and she introduced me to this place. Came back with my daughter. Conveniently located in Hollywood. Must visit if in the area!!!

Very detailed museum on methods used in the Psychiatry field. Displays include The Jewish Holocaust, Hollywood Celebrities, and much more. Very graphic photographys.

Wonderful collection of research information and,videos. Great place to visit at least once In your lifetime

This place is free! It accepts donations and its very informative and has great showings by categories! You need to stop by! And no I am not a scientologist but I really like this place and the information they give you.So visit when you are in town

Really cool place I loved it. Its free and they are very positive and helpful. Was a little bummed we that we cant take pictures though. This place had so many interesting stuff

I really enjoyed my time here. I learned a lot about the Mental Health History. It is a very interesting place to go to. If you want to know more about Death then I highly recommend anyone to come visit & check this place out. Its free of charge you can just walk in & the tour is at your own paste. So theres no hurry take you time and try to get to all od the displays so you an learn about everything Involved with Death Menta Health etc...

Psychiatry an industry of death museum is FREE and is eye-opening to say the least. Psychiatry has a very ugly and dark history. Hard to believe Electric Shocking people is still allowed to happen. Those electric shocking machines were made to kill pigs! Those machines should be banned immediately! Psychiatrists know they dont know how the mind works, so all experimental, suicide inducing psychiatric drugs should be banned forever!

Very Informative as Im dealing with the industry myself.

A smear campaign dressed up as a legitimate museum. Its propaganda created by the Scientologists. There is little substance to any of the claims theyre making. Yes its true, in the history of medicine, there are plenty of people that were abused by those that hopefully thought they were doing their best, but through ignorance or negligence, harmed the people they attempted to treat. However, we cant take the errors of doctors of the past and use them to fuel hatred in the future. I dont avoid going to the doctor because they used to apply leeches to people. This place has the audacity to claim that the holocaust was caused by people in the mental health field. Absurd. Psychiatry, psychology and medicine are all worthwhile pursuits, and it pains me that Scientology attempts to discredit those doing good work in those fields. L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology was a huckster, see the book, Love and Rockets, and essentially took applied psychology and turned it into a religion, which is why he fought so hard to malign true mental health, they would take away his ill gotten cash flow from his followers. Dont go here, dont give them any money, dont take any materials from them. Theyre bad actors trying to trick you, dont let them. Stay away from this scam museum.

Wonderful staff, extremely helpful. Free to visit, limited parking, lots of dining options near, this visit will take more than 4 hours if you stop to read all the educational material in the exhibits and watch the films. Loved it!!

Is medicine and pharmacy the solution for mental disorder? Have doctors got knowledge, or they just shape it at his own convenience?In this exhibition you will find what kind of crazy practices have been considered valid and have been even awarded... and how many people is suffering from that still today.- no indoor pictures allowed -

This place is love/hate. You see horrible things in there! It is very anti-psychiatry and shows you how psychiatry came to be and how it has been abused and been used to abuse. But it is also good to be informed about these horrible things that happen so you can make more educated decisions and judgments.

Very Detailed Museum on the practices of Psychiatric methods used past and present. Very graphic, and disturbing especially when you know the individualsMore than one visit.

It was interesting learning new facts! And there is free parking!

Super informative and awesomely educational . I thought it was absolutely wonderful .

Went here last year before my dinner at nearby Gwen. Fantastic. Already knew Psychiatry is the *only* medical specialty that *never* directly exams the organ they claim to be treating. Thats not science, thats second hand information (from the patient). Getting second hand information is the absolute lowest form of research there is. Im a Scientist and you need direct measurements and control subjects to make scientific conclusions. Pill slingers, plain and simple.

Recommend if you dont know about the history on psychology. It was interesting, they couldnt answer my questions as a psychology student but its understandable. They were very nice and patient.

I was abused for years in psychiatric hospitals as a teenager, so lots of the exhibits brought back painful memories, but overall I was very impressed with the place. I took several copies of every pamphlet available and handed them out on the streets of Hollywood to passersby, Signed their petition to ban ECT, and gave my highest praises to the staff, who were all very friendly and passionate about their cause. I would highly recommend this museum to anyone considering using psychotropic meds, locking someone up in a psych ward, or otherwise flirting with psychiatry as a solution to ones problems. An industry of death, it most certainly is.

My friend who has trouble seeing things just called me franticly asking me to leave a good review for the exceptionally professional and wholehearted small tour he just received.

Eye opener for sure and great information. Need to see and a need to know.

It is a very unsettling place, that is for sure, but I am a history buff, so the history of everything was fascinating. There are all sorts of things here, such as actual letters from serial killers, art, paintings, their belongings. There are multiple rooms surrounding death, such a death devices, a mortician room, a funeral set up, car accidents, and a room of animal bones. They even have a room of suicide, and they have actual artifacts from a group suicide. Its pretty dark but informative. There is a room dedicated to Charles Manson. You will feel weird after, but will learn a lot.

Awesome museum. A must visit. Answered lots of questions.... amazing center for mental health information.

I was excited to see the museum exhibits but never got to because I just couldnt sit through the intro video they make you watch. It was anti-psychiatry propaganda with nonsensical claims about mental illness. Yes, not every problem needs to be treated with drugs, but some do and its dangerous to scare vulnerable people away from medical professionals who can actually help them.

Be prepared and open minded. 5 stars !!

Closed due to covid

Very interesting! I came here for my mental health class and I am happy I did. It definitely opened my eyes to another perspective on psychiatry. It depicted the side of psychiatry that we dont really see!

Very informative and disturbing to see what cruelty Drs have done in the name of psychiatry

In a word: Fascinating. This museum is a detailed and daunting look at the historically very negative side of clinical psychology. This is an important distinction, because that is what is being negatively viewed here. Not psychiatry, but clinical psychology. There is a difference between the two, that I will not go into detail here.A majority of the disturbing things on display here are real. The events and how they involved are generally factual, and are generally quite disturbing. However, the conclusions and twist toward the end of the overall presentation are a bit askew, as its starts to blend and distort various forms of psychiatry and clinical psychology. Its important to understand the differences between the two, to come to a properly educated decision at the end of the presentation.Its still a fascinating presentation over-all. To read and sit through all the video-based materials takes a couple of hours. Some presentations have fold-up seats against the walls (some are easy to miss) or normal chairs, while others are standing-room only.There is a small free parking lot adjacent to the building through a large gate.

Very interesting place. ignore the fear mongers, this is not scientology this is the very real issue of abuse through medicine esp the connection between doctors and Big Pharma. visit and get an education. its free but i bought the dvd for 10 dollar donation as there is so much info it would take hours to go through it all. more people need to learn about this stuff.

I came here 3 times because it is so eye opening. I had to show my friends and my girlfriend. Now I need to show my mom. Frankly people dont like the fact that its supported by Scientology, but they really dont know what theyre saying because both Scientology and this organization are saving lives from people being abused from psychiatry every single day. And when you go to the museum youll know what Im talking about.

This museum is free!!!!it was interesting and little scare.I recommend you not to go with your children.

This museum truly covers the history to present day evolution of psychiatry with in your face documented facts on the abuses that are still happening to this day. With chemical lobotomies and electroshock that even children are being subject to, in the name of help, is disturbing. Very professional and informative.

Run by the Church of Scientology and theyve clearly skewed the facts to fit their agenda. All positive reviews are done by Scientologists so dont believe them! Dont waste your time of this place of hate for actual science when the people running it are known for seedy things themselves.

Hard to watch the videos but that is reality. Welcoming staff l, very informative.

There is a lot of information that we need to be aware. Of, if you like psychology or behavioral science this the place you have to visit, you can easily spend 2 or 3 hours between videos and written information,

It was interesting but the Scientologist gave me the creeps. One of the employees stared at me as she gave a group a quick explaining on the museum.

The BEST truth museum EVER! Everyone should go here at least once in their life, unless they prefer comfortable lies. Then you probably wont understand the point.

Interesting displays and information on psychiatry.

Its all about Serial killers. Not a death museum perse. I wanted to see more cultural aspects of death. Its more Shock and Awe. Manson family and pictures of gore, but I still liked it. note: Dont bring anyone who shouldnt be around satanic or sexual violence. No kids, please.

Abandon every hope, all ye who enter here. - one translation (of many) of the Divine Comedy, Dante AlighieriThe entire passage greets visitors upon entering the museum proper.People are overprescribed medications. Its a major problem. Vast majority of mass shootings/terror attacks are carried out by people on SSRIs. Psychiatry: An Industry of Death museum shines a light on the origins of the pseudoscience known as psychiatry. Free admission for all those curious to come in. Owned & operated by the Church of Scientology, I didnt feel proselytized to during the few hours we were at the museum.Ruthie was our docent, and she was quite pleasant & hospitable. She would dust off some one-liners here and there, and ask me right after if the joke was funny. She led us to each exhibit, gave a quick spiel, then leave us for a bit as we watch a video pertaining to the particular subject of the exhibit.During the tour, I found where the term bedlam originated, awed at the medieval torture devices used to treat early patients and was flabbergasted at unsuspecting victims being lobotomized by having an icepick shoved through their eye socket & moved back and forth, causing violent brain trauma.Some exhibits, I found, were a bit of a stretch, such as the terrorism exhibit. And, the preserved heads & what not were not real, only mockups.I had my preconceived views of psychiatry, and Psychiatry: An Industry of Death only gave affirmation to mostly all of them. Especially with kids. Kids should not be put on Adderall and such.Parking is via free their small private lot, and via streets behind the museum. Just beware the signs.While I wouldnt drive to LA solely for this museum, I do believe Psychiatry: An Industry of Death is worth your time, as part of a full day/night trip in Los Angeles. I honestly believed it wouldve been more gruesome, seeing the creepy entrance with Dantes Divine Comedy being utilized for effect. Not for kids, it is good for sparking conversation. Just not a kick-off to a party weekend, however.Recommend!

Mind blowing experience based on true lifes stories by a horrible torments. Electric shock needs to be turn off for good.

Its heartbreaking ppl do children like that

It is a recruiting presentation for the cult of Scientology, and every 5 star review here has been written by a Scientologist.

The lady there is passive aggressive and leaves you with an eerie feeling. I like the content though it makes you think and opens your mind to a different approach on medication administration

Recommended for anyone involved or interested in the pharmacudical industry, medicine or healing of any kind. I am not a part of their organization but I have gotten the chance to attend on several occasions. I learn something new each time and always found it a pleasure to speak with the staff who are very passionate to bring informed consent and human rights to the industry.

Very informative a great place to get educated in mental disorders and the role psychiatrists play thanks too the staff..It was a great field trip

Very good experience; special thanks to Ruth who was an excellent host

Its a sad tour.. but its reality, doctors writing prescription left and right, shows people what they become how dependant, and some dont need any prescription medications, especially younger children

Very interesting information from my sister Alejandra!

Enlightening and very disturbing anyone who is proactive in or for a industry or of a helping mentality you would be inspired here.

Highly recommend this place, opens your eyes to so much more, I had a good time great staff.

It is an interesting and fairly accurate (keep reading) depiction of the psychiatric field including its history and highlighting the darker side that is rarely, if ever, portrayed to the general public. There are attempts within the museum to cultivate a level of fear in the patron, and there are some exaggerations of certain aspects. Toward the end of the walk through appears to be a smear campaign aimed at discrediting the field of study (which is to be expected if you look up the organizations connections with and to Scientology). Its worth checking out. From my perspective, its a nice counter balance to a field that are branded as experts.In reality, the field has little evidence or science backing its implementation of medication marketed by big pharma directly to the individual.---Sit in my chair so I can make a judgment based on communicated symptoms and prescribe medication to fix what I see as the results of a deep seated issue. (Sounds incredibly anecdotal to me, but hey...what do I know.) It cannot be scientifically quantified where or what consciousness is and yet the field attempts to remedy the perceived flaws of something they do not understand in another human.---But definitely keep an opened mind...the embellishments are fairly abundant in this establishment.

They really put a lot of thought and money into this place. Its jam packed with information and the inside looks like a dungeon. Its interesting to walk through it. You may not believe in what they are trying to sell you but its still interesting to see all the old torture devices.

I went here not knowing what was at the end ...this museum is part of scientology...please steer clear......this place is using religion and science to manipulateTHIS PLACE USES YOUR CONFIDENCE AND MANIPULATE....THEY TRIED TO RECRUIT MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN.!!..they prey on down and out .........I DID MY RESEARCH THIS IS A CULT ..NOT A RELIGION!! ...PREYING ON THE EASY MANIPULATION SOCIETY ....please..steer clear.....!!Please dont involve yourself with this cult ..organization....they appear to be wonderful....JUST WALK AWAY !!

Really interesting museum. Takes you through the entire history of psychiatry and the ways it has been treated in the past to the present

Will make you think twice before going to see a Psychiatrist!

Interesting installation, I was impressed. Nice and helpful stuff as well.

Lmao. Might as well be the fake news museum. Also gave off a eyes wide shut vibe and they tried to trap us into some group discussion after the guided tour.

Stay clear, if you have been educated!

A little depressing, but excellent if you have an interest in things related to psychiatry, specially about medications and its effects

Wow, this place is incredibly informative. Really gets you to see the truth to protect yourself and the ones you love from abuse.

This museum is full of misinformation and non truths about present day psychiatry. It uses fear and horror stories to bias people. It does not understand unbiased statistics. Conspiracy theories at its worst. The danger and disservice this could do for a family is irresponsible and destructive. They in no-way acknowledge the good that contemporary treatments can provide. Completely one sided. There are always 2 sides to a story.

ITS IS AND EYE CATCHING OPENER

Definitely a trip, there is an agenda, but worth the price (it’s free- but I would throw them a few bucks- they care about their cause)

Go here and see whats really causing the worlds troubles

Wow! What great information and historical education!

Was good to gain another perspective. Even if it’s from Scientologist’s, but at the same time it seemed mostly forced on you. Just be open and don’t take everything presented to you to heart.Free admission and parking Is a plus too.

Staff was very friendly but the whole exhibition is extremely biased against psychiatry and linked to scientology which they didnt declareat all.

Very informative and relevant.

They lied to us about affiliated with Scientology. Otherwise its somewhat interesting, albeit not always factual. They take more extreme stances than good medical practice supports.

Great details on the world of Psychiatry. I would go again, very interesting.

Pretty ignorant. Dont go unless you enjoy being force fed misinformed conspiracy theories.

Ill be back. Its a long exhibit. I didnt get to finish the experience. And i was there 2 hrs.

A very, very hard experience.This is not fun, it is not easy, and it is quite hard to face. But you come out of it with your jaw on the floor, educated with a REAL understanding of the mental health of Psychiatry.I believe its your civic duty to see this and do something about it. Its the biggest threat to US citizens today.Go. Take your friends.

Very educational exhibition

It was informative and had alot to show however is was very bias and it makes it seem like psychiatry is evil, when in reality it isnt. Psychiatry just like in any career has its ups and downs. You hear about medical doctors making mistakes that end with death, if that was the case people in the medical field(doctors) were also known to do experimental works and bleed people out to make people better yet you dont hear about a museum being built to give a bad reputation for that.

Lots of fascinating one sided propaganda. Just keep in mind that Scientology is a form of psychiatry too! Still entertaining just for the schlock factor, just dont fall for the BS.

They push their anti psychiatry view too strongly. I thought it was going to be a history on psychiatry but its biased on theirs and the Church of Scientologys views. Very disappointed.

If you want to know why there are so many school shootings CHECK THIS PLACE OUT! It will give you some insight on the medicine industry as well. Took a few trips here while going to school for Pharm.

Neat to see. Nicely done. Props were GREAT. Had a creepy factor.

Not for the faint of heart but worth it to know the truth!

I love this place

We came here to see the lights and they were amazing! Definitely come here at night to see them and bring a good camera because they are beautiful! Definitely a must see for your holiday in Los Angeles!

Truly eye-opening. The information was laid out creatively, the host was kind and knowledgeable, and the place was absolutely filled with information and interactive segments. It harbors a good wake-up call in todays muddied society.

It reveals information we had no idea it existed.

Extremely informative, The step by step progressive self tour is amazing. It is obviously anti Psychiatry, but from start to finish you walk away with a better understanding how Psychiatry and drugs do more to create the mental illness problem, rather than cure any mental illness.