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Hollywood Wax Museum

πŸ“ Central LA, CA

β˜…4.4(4,532 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Hollywood's original wax museum featuring life-like celebrity figures with interactive props and costumes for creative photo opportunities. Located in the historic Hollywood Boulevard building where it started 60 years ago.

βœ“ Great photo opportunitiesβœ“ Interactive experienceβœ“ Family friendlyβœ“ Props providedβœ“ Weekday visits better
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Jess Suggests

Super fun and genuinely memorable experience at the Hollywood Wax Museum! From the moment you walk in, it feels playful, immersive, and designed for people who actually want to interact instead of just look. The sets and poses make it easy to get creative and have fun with photos, and you can tell a lot of thought went into making it entertaining rather than just a walk-through exhibit. I’ve been to the San Francisco location before, and I really appreciated the differences here. It has its own personality, with unique displays and a slightly different vibe that makes it worth visiting even if you’ve seen another Hollywood Wax Museum before. I’d share photos, but honestly… part of the magic is the surprise πŸ˜‰ Definitely recommend going in with fresh eyes and just enjoying the experience!

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

This is an excellent choice for families with children who enjoy interactive experiences and taking photos. The museum works well for all ages, with props and immersive displays that encourage creativity rather than just passive viewing. Consider the family bundle for better value if you plan to visit multiple attractions.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Visit on weekday evenings for a less crowded, VIP-like experience
⏰Consider the family bundle package that includes other attractions for better value
🎟️Bring your camera - props are provided throughout for creative photo opportunities
πŸš—Allow time for photos as the interactive nature makes visits longer than typical museums

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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4,532 Google reviews

Interactive photo experience100%
Great for families80%
Detailed wax figures60%
Better on weekdays40%
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Jess Suggests

a month ago

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β€œSuper fun and genuinely memorable experience at the Hollywood Wax Museum! From the moment you walk in, it feels playful, immersive, and designed for people who actually want to interact instead of just look. The sets and poses make it easy to get creative and have fun with photos, and you can tell a lot of thought went into making it entertaining rather than just a walk-through exhibit. I’ve been to the San Francisco location before, and I really appreciated the differences here. It has its own personality, with unique displays and a slightly different vibe that makes it worth visiting even if you’ve seen another Hollywood Wax Museum before. I’d share photos, but honestly… part of the magic is the surprise πŸ˜‰ Definitely recommend going in with fresh eyes and just enjoying the experience!”

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Anna Valenzuela

2 months ago

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β€œHad so much fun this Monday there, every single person working that day was so nice and pleasant, such great service. We were the only ones there that night and we had blast. Would recommend going on a weekday night, felt like we had the vip service. Definitely would recommend for a night out with friends. We did the family bundle that includes all the other attractions would recommend getting that one!”

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Zimbert B

6 months ago

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β€œThe Hollywood Wax Museum is a fun and unique experience! The wax figures are impressively detailed, and it’s great for taking creative photos with your favorite celebrities. The atmosphere is lighthearted and entertaining, making it a perfect stop for families, couples, or groups of friends looking for something different to do. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Hollywood!”

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Kymberly Smith

a year ago

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β€œThis was really interesting and we had a lot of fun (adults and children) going through and looking at all the statues. I love that there are props throughout to take photos with the statues also. This was our highlight and the only thing we really enjoyed about Hollywood Blvd.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Features life-like wax figures of celebrities and pop culture icons with interactive props and costumes for photo opportunities. The museum includes red carpet experiences, comedic actor displays, and star-studded party scenes. Located on Hollywood Boulevard in the original historic building, with additional attractions available including Hannah's Maze of Mirrors and Chaos 5D Adventure.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday09:00 – 23:00
Tuesday09:00 – 23:00
Wednesday09:00 – 23:00
Thursday09:00 – 23:00
Friday09:00 – 23:00
Saturday09:00 – 00:00
Sunday09:00 – 00:00

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