Potter's Wax Museum
31 Orange St., St. Augustine, St Augustine, FL, 32084
Visitors to St. Augustine looking for an alternative to historical landmarks are often drawn to the fun, family-friendly Potter’s Wax Museum. Kids are especially fascinated by this entertaining museum, featuring dozens of wax sculptures of well-known personalities, from actors to historical figures and beyond. Photographs with life-like figures are a favorite thing to do at this museum.
The basics
Learn about Florida history, American history, and figures in art and science during a visit to Potter’s Wax Museum. Known as the oldest wax museum in the country, Potter’s is open for self-guided tours. Most visitors spend an hour or two exploring and taking photographs with wax figures from presidential icons to sports legends. An on-site wax studio offers a glimpse of how these figures are made behind the scenes. A visit to this museum is often combined with other St. Augustine offerings, including a ride on the hop-on, hop-off trolley, or a ghost-themed walking tour.
Things to know before you go
Potter’s Wax Museum is a must-see attraction for families seeking fun, educational activities.
With a section devoted to World War II, this museum is also a match for history buffs interested in the second world war.
The museum is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.
Artists are often on-site to show visitors the workstations where wax figures are made.
How to get there
Potter's Wax Museum is a centrally located attraction located at 31 Orange St. inside the Old Drug Store in St. Augustine’s historic district. Many visitors arrive on foot from local hotels; limited street parking is available in the historic district. A hop-on, hop-off trolley offers convenient transportation throughout St. Augustine for visitors who want to cover ground quickly.
When to get there
Potter’s is open seven days per week throughout the year and is closed on Christmas Day. The most popular months to visit St. Augustine are from November through May. The summer months can be hot and humid; avoid this time of year to skip the extreme heat and possible summer storms.
Wax figures at Potter’s, in detail
This wax museum is home to nine themed galleries: Florida History, American History, Ancient History, European History, World War II, Arts and Culture, Science, Government, and Celebrities. Expect to see wax figures of many famous faces, from Harry Potter to Michael Jordan to Elvis Presley to Marie Antoinette.
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