Potter's Wax Museum: Interactive Experience in St. Augustine
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62 Ratings
St. Augustine

Unearth the roots of America at its very first wax museum, nestled inside the historical center of St. Augustine, Florida. At Potter’s Wax Museum, visitors have the unique opportunity to engage with more than 160 wax portrayals, including representations of acclaimed Hollywood personalities as well as influential figures from the nation’s history.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Potter’s Wax Museum - The inspiration behind Potter’s Wax Museum came from a childhood trip to London taken by founder, George L. Potter. As a child, he was mesmerized by the life like figures and wanted to share his enjoyment with the American public.

In 1947, Potter began contracting with GEMS of London, a noted wax studio, to create one of a kind figures for his museum. Potter employed artists from all over Europe to aide in this project with the wax imported from France, hair from Italy, and the sculpting taking place in Belgium. Opening it’s doors in 1949, Potter’s Wax Museum has served as an interactive, educational and fun attraction for visitors to the ancient city.

At Potter’s, you can interact with historic figures such as, Ponce de Leon, Albert Einstein, and Princess Diana, take a picture with Michael Jordon or Angelina Jolie; or imagine you are on set with Harry Potter and “He Who Must Not Be Named.”

Enjoy this unique St Augustine attraction.

What's Included
  • Museum admission included
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attraction
  • Food and drinks
  • Museum is closed on Christmas Day.
Additional Information
  • Child’s ticket is age 6-12; children age 5 and under are free.
  • Picture and video taking are allowed in the museum.
  • Potter’s Wax Museum is wheelchair accessible.
Location
Potter's Wax Museum
31 Orange St,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(62 Ratings)
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Agonz3469
Apr 22, 2024
a must see when visiting - very cool museum, worth the visit when in St Augustine, family friendly exhibit. Your allowed to take pictures and the staff was very friendly
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John_e
Oct 11, 2023
Fun times - Really good time!! Wax figures were well done. You can see the care and time to get them correct. We got several pictures of some of our favorites! Don't forget the Dark Side!!
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6linda6
Sep 26, 2023
very very good:) - first time going to a wax museum and it was really great we really enjoyed it lol got to meet trump lol
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Msoca1977
Jun 16, 2023
Beautiful place - We loved Potter's wax museum. The lady that gave us the introduction was absolutely lovely. Got incredibles pictures there!!!
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Moharmony50
Nov 28, 2023
Small but interesting - A great experience. It's a small collection but visitors are allowed to get close enough to the figures to take photos. It claims to be the first in the U.S. Featured are Ray Charles at the piano; he attended the St. Augustine school for blind and deaf people. Also Johnny Depp dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow. Friendly staff. Check for a coupon in the free visitor guides available almost anywhere. Only negative: It's a small museum and a tight fit between figures.
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Kevinwo1791cm
Oct 25, 2023
Frozen in Time - Being honest, we have toured a really good one and this one would have to come in second. There were several really good figures that were detailed and lifelike but some just lacked it. Its not a big museum but still worth going through and checking out the figures.
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Belize1129
Apr 11, 2023
Great place - I enjoyed seeing all the lifelike figures of history and present time. It’s a small place but informative. If kids are interested in history this is a great place to bring them. I would visit again.
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Rosinat745
Feb 6, 2023
Very good - Not for children. For adults and history buffs. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. Went with a friend
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V846
Apr 7, 2023
Just go once and never again. - It was an okay place, my kids enjoyed it somewhat but weren’t that amused and they’re 7 & 10. I felt like they cramped all the figures in this very small building and it was way over priced. Took us like 15min to go through it all. I probably won’t ever come back.
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Karen_c
Jul 10, 2023
Poor visit don’t spend your money!! - Unfortunately half of the wax statues doesn’t look like the real people. The place is very small and and some of the wax statues doesn’t have nothing to do with history like “Franklinstain”and “The monster of the black lagoon” 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻
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