Hollywood Wax Museum (Myrtle Beach), photo 1 of 1

Hollywood Wax Museum (Myrtle Beach)

Rating

4.6(6,970)

Family of 4

$105.

Duration

Plan about 60–90 minutes for the wax museum alone. This is a planning estimate because the operator does not publish a typical duration.

Best Ages

Ages 6 to 17, especially children who enjoy celebrities, costumes and silly photos

About

Hollywood Wax Museum is an indoor photo-focused attraction near Broadway at the Beach. The large ape on the building makes it easy to recognize from the road, and the operator confirms that parking is free. The live calendar currently shows long daily hours, but the closing time changes by season. Check it again on the day of the visit.

Inside, families move among hand-sculpted figures of actors, musicians, athletes and other pop-culture names. Children are encouraged to join the scene rather than only look. Prop stations offer items such as hats, microphones and tiaras for photos.

The official attraction page also lists a Prop Vault, laser maze, giant piano and a quiz that identifies what type of villain a visitor might be. A charged phone matters here because posing and taking pictures are a large part of the fun.

The strongest age fit is roughly 6 through the teen years. Children this age are more likely to recognize celebrities, understand the displays and invent poses. Children ages 4 to 11 receive the child ticket rate, while ages 3 and under enter free.

The free ticket does not necessarily mean toddlers will stay interested for a full visit. Stroller access, changing facilities and food service are not explained on the official pages, so families who need those details should call before leaving.

At the current posted price, a single-attraction visit for two adults and two children ages 4 to 11 totals $105.96 before any taxes or online fees. The All Access Pass includes the wax museum, Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors and the Outbreak zombie attraction. It is only a better value when the family plans to use the other attractions.

Outbreak has a horror theme, so review that attraction separately before adding it for a sensitive child.

This is a useful bad-weather choice because the museum experience is indoors. The official site does not publish a standard visit length or line estimate. A 60- to 90-minute block is a reasonable planning allowance for the museum alone, with extra time needed for families who stop for many photos.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Confirm with venue

Nursing / Changing

Unknown

Setting

Indoor

Rainy Day

Great option!

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Arrive near opening for the simplest schedule. Check the live calendar first because closing times change seasonally.

Wait Times

No official line estimate is published. Tickets can be purchased online, but same-day crowd patterns are not listed.

Nearby Food

The entertainment center is by Broadway at the Beach, which the operator describes as having places to eat, shop and play. The museum’s official pages do not confirm an on-site café or children’s menu.

Why Kids Love It

Children can pose with wax celebrities, try hats and costumes at prop stations, play a giant piano, move through a laser maze and test what kind of villain they would be.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • Charge the phone before arrival because taking playful photos is a main part of the experience.
  • Confirm the same-day closing time on the official calendar; the entertainment center changes hours by season.
  • Decide before buying whether the family wants only the museum or all three attractions. The package also includes Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors and Outbreak.

What to Bring

  • A charged phone or camera
  • Digital tickets or a payment method
  • Clothes that are easy to move and pose in

Cost Info

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

$105.

96 for two regular tickets and two child tickets ages 4 to 11 at the listed single-attraction rates.

Children 3 and under are free.

Check the ticket page for taxes, fees or price changes.

Tips to Save

  • Choose the single-attraction ticket if the family only wants the wax museum.
  • The All Access Pass costs more but covers all three attractions.
  • Groups of 15 or more receive a published 15% discount.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Monday
9:00 AM–10:00 PM (current posted week; hours change seasonally)
Tuesday
9:00 AM–10:00 PM (current posted week; hours change seasonally)
Wednesday
9:00 AM–10:00 PM (current posted week; hours change seasonally)
Thursday
9:00 AM–10:00 PM (current posted week; hours change seasonally)
Friday
9:00 AM–10:00 PM (current posted week; hours change seasonally)
Saturday
9:00 AM–10:00 PM (current posted week; hours change seasonally)
Sunday
9:00 AM–10:00 PM (current posted week; hours change seasonally)

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