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Potter's Wax Museum

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One of the Most Reviewed Tour operators in Vilano Beach


Address

31 Orange St, St. Augustine, FL 32084, United States

Website

www.potterswaxmuseum.com

Contact

+1 904-829-9056

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (2.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: figures (19) museum (14) cool (11) history (7) nice (6) real (6) visit (6) Augustine (6)
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  • 5/5 Let It R. 2 years ago on Google
    This wax museum was a nice trip to add on to our day. It was a great experience but sadly it's not the type of place you need to go to twice with the same people. My little girl was so scared she clinched on to me tightly the entire time we walked through there. And if I walked to close to the figures she would begin to cry. The area is a High tourist area so expect a lot of traffic by cars and people walking.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tenita W. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a blast at this location a bit crowed but everyone was friendly and we all took turns so we all enjoyed it. The figures look absolutely 💯real and even the kids were impressed with the Harry Potter figure. Great price and will come back again.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mellissa B. 7 months ago on Google • 601 reviews
    This was so awesome 👌.. very neat to how much detail is put into each one. They are so real looking. We really enjoyed walking around and taking pictures of all these awesome wax figures. We took our 12 year old daughter, and she really enjoyed the history of each person as it told the story of how they died. Very cool history 😎 👌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Todd N. 7 months ago on Google • 435 reviews
    Very unique and interesting place to visit. It is small but worth the trip in.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian M. 2 years ago on Google
    It was kind of cool to visit the 1st US wax museum. Not a large place, but they definitely had cool figures there. Worth the time to check it out.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom A. 1 year ago on Google
    What a cool place to visit. The wax figures are very life like and both kids and adults can have lots of fun posting with famous figures.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The Queen Made to c. 5 months ago on Google • 67 reviews
    Potters Wax Museum in St. Augustine is a captivating journey through history and artistry. The lifelike wax figures are expertly crafted, bringing historical and cultural icons to life in a truly immersive way. The attention to detail is remarkable, making each exhibit a fascinating exploration. The museum's diverse collection spans various periods, ensuring there's something for everyone to appreciate. Whether you're a history enthusiast or just looking for an engaging experience, Potters Wax Museum delivers an unforgettable blend of education and entertainment. The friendly staff and well-curated displays make it a must-visit attraction in the charming city of St. Augustine.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rach K. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun little walk through museum! I’ve lived in florida for 20 plus years and never been to this museum. Definitely recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda B. 2 years ago on Google
    Had fun looking around at the potter's museum and learning how it came to be and how they created some of the most realistic historical wax figures. We parked behind the museum and went in. They also have a lil shop in front where you buy tickets. $13.99 adults and kids $7.99. Staff is very friendly and can help answer any questions you may have. Great price for how much work they put into making them. Takes 6 mths to a year to make one detailed wax figure using real hair and I think prosthetic teeth and eyes. Interesting to read about each character as you walk through and even play some of the music and answer some fun quizzes on the walls. Bigger than what I had thought and hope they expand with more. Just gave me ideas on who they should make next. Lol Like maybe some popular social influencers or Lucille ball, Alfred Hitchcock or love more additional presidents. What they have are awesome, detailed and the expressions on some very nice n creepy. Lol. The bathrooms are good. Has a baby changing station and seen some wax heads in there as you go in. They also have a small fun horror section.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kristen 1 year ago on Google
    This museum is super cool! I was on the fence about coming here, as I have been to a large one in NYC, but this blew that out of the water. You can tell that so much love and thought went in to curate these amazing exhibits. I love the historic aspect to the building, as well as the exhibits. The sculptures are absolutely mind-blowing, they are so realistic! Definitely check this out!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lori L. 1 year ago on Google
    Add this to you St. Augustine trip you will not regret it. This is the location of the original Potter's wax museum. They make the wax figures on sight using Mr. Potters original methods. The detail to each figure is very realistic. They even have a Harry Potter section. They have all of the Presidents, they are still working on Obama and trump.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chad R. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a good wax museum even though it is a little small. The staff was friendly. It is the oldest wax museum in America in the nation's smallest city so that is pretty cool. They have mostly historic statues but there are some pretty cool modern pieces too. If you like history it will be interesting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elisha G. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was full of excitement and history on every corner ! Learning by actually seeing a life-sized detailed human is on another level. The staff was nice, the place was AMAZING, and it was clean also! Highly recommended for the price! Don't miss this one!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lety 5 months ago on Google • 277 reviews
    The thing I loved the most fro. This museum Is "the dark side of st.Augustin section,

  • 4/5 Jenny P. 11 months ago on Google • 192 reviews
    2nd time ever and 1st one after Covid. Very nice place.. we saw new items (if that is how you call them). This one is relatively smaller compared to other wax museums we have visited but it is pretty cool.

  • 5/5 Jelena R. 5 months ago on Google • 162 reviews
    Took some really cool pictures here. Spent around one hour. It is a small museum with a lots of figures that will impress you and a working station inside.

  • 5/5 Kay K. 11 months ago on Google • 72 reviews
    This place is so cool. The figures are unbelievable and the tickets are very reasonable. Even my little guy loved it! There is definitely something for everyone there.

  • 5/5 Christopher W. 8 months ago on Google
    Come visit this Wax Museum. It’s much more educational than Madames. Many more historical figures. It’s a lot bigger in the inside than it appears from the outside. Got more than I expected out of it. Staff was very friendly and happy to help at all times.

  • 5/5 Niall H. 8 months ago on Google
    We were ready for this to be a low rent experience, but it was fantastic! So much detail both in the wax works and the information next to them. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Joelle B. 10 months ago on Google • 66 reviews
    Some exceptional pieces. So real looking you expect them to move. Worth visiting. Took pictures but seeing the figures is much better.

  • 5/5 Kitty B. 1 year ago on Google
    Very unique experience! We had so much fun reading all the history behind the figures and guessing the trivia questions along the walls. Lots of historical figures and recognizable fictional ones too! I really liked Galileo.

  • 5/5 Kimberly H. 1 year ago on Google
    They had a lot to look at and some great trivia questions all throughout.

  • 5/5 Paul R. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved this place! Took a ton of pictures. Amazing quality. I thought a few of them were real accidentally ha ha.

  • 5/5 Brandon M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a really awesome place they have numerous wax people it's a must see they seem so real

  • 5/5 Fran S. 11 months ago on Google
    Loved it. All hand made figures. Real hair. Very lifelike. Watched girl making a head. Takes a mo to make a male heads hair . Very authentic.

  • 5/5 Atlas T. 1 year ago on Google
    Hello Fellow Explorers. If you find yourself in St Augustine definitely check out Potter's wax museum. These wax figures are so realistic. This is a spooky, eerie, and lifelike fun place to visit. A nice little historic spot in a very historic City. I don't want to spoil any of the fun so make sure you stop in and find all the secret gems yourself.

  • 5/5 Pattykakes D. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely worth it! I loved the wax figures and the collection of old drug store bottles and packages! The ladies inside were very knowledgeable and nice to talk to!

  • 5/5 Rhonda r. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a small wax museum but it's so cool to see the figures. Very much lifelike. You get a little discount if you pay for your tours in advance or with the trolley ride. Just a few pics. You have to see for yourself.

  • 5/5 Walter “Big Walt” C. 2 years ago on Google
    This place will always be a favorite spot to visit when in St Augustine. The realness of the wax mannequins are always fascinating. This is my 3rd time visiting and it still amazes me every time. Great attraction that's lots fun because of the great pics you get with your favorite celebrity. I definitely recommend this to be on to do list in St Augustine.


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