The Wax Museum Gold Coast
The Wax Museum Gold Coast
The Wax Museum Gold Coast
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Welcome to The Wax Museum, located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast. It is home to the largest collection of authentic wax figures in the Southern Hemisphere.
From the Famous Faces we know and the others to discover, to the gruesome and gory Torture Chamber, there is something for everyone here at The Wax Museum!
FOR A PEEP INTO THE PAST...
Catch the light rail (The G), bus, drive or walk to The Wax Museum. Situated on the corner of the Gold Coast Highway (56 Ferny Ave.) and Elkhorn Ave., Surfers Paradise.
Phone: 07 5538 3975
Suggested duration
1-2 hours
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Nov 2023 • Family
Don't go there. It's SO bad!! It should be renamed to the SUX MUSUEM.
Genuinely feel ripped off. Cost $112 for 4 people.
It started off downstairs with a 30 minute tour of various torture methods. Most people in the group walked out within 5-10 minutes.
I thought this was one of the main attractions on the Gold Coast. It is not. It's just a drab, out-dated collections of dioramas made up of components that look like they were bought on Wish. Don't expect Taylor Swift or anything new or relevant.
No toilet facilities either. Nearest one was across a 4 lane road.
I created an account just to leave this review. If I could leave zero stars, I would.
Genuinely feel ripped off. Cost $112 for 4 people.
It started off downstairs with a 30 minute tour of various torture methods. Most people in the group walked out within 5-10 minutes.
I thought this was one of the main attractions on the Gold Coast. It is not. It's just a drab, out-dated collections of dioramas made up of components that look like they were bought on Wish. Don't expect Taylor Swift or anything new or relevant.
No toilet facilities either. Nearest one was across a 4 lane road.
I created an account just to leave this review. If I could leave zero stars, I would.
Written 4 November 2023
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Philby11
Geelong, Australia181 contributions
Jun 2023
Very lifelike full size Wax figures. Interesting Royal Jewels (copy) - though includes the Crown the late Queen wore in Coronation rehersalas! The second part guided tour is a bit scary - not for everyone... Recommended.
Written 24 June 2023
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Hi. So pleased you enjoyed the Gold Coast Wax Museum.
Written 1 November 2023
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sandra s
Brisbane, Australia18 contributions
Apr 2023
Couldn’t understand the tour guide due to his accent, plus there was no info sheets to help. Actually with info sheets you wouldn’t need a tour quite, it’s really not big enough for one. The displays really aren’t that graphic, children see worse on the tv. Overall it was an easy fill in hour. Bit pricey though.
Written 15 April 2023
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Yes we are so lucky to have a tour guide through The Chamber of Horrors as a lot of tourists enjoy a tour guide. Some people find it hard to read and enjoy the exhibits at the same time.
Written 24 May 2023
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Ryan R
1 contribution
Feb 2023 • Family
Honestly terrible. The Whitney Houston model was a white Woman with blonde hair and the queen looked more like princess Fiona from shrek. Can’t believe we paid so much money for that rubbish
Written 19 February 2023
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Isn't it sad about the death of Tina Turner she can now be with her friend Whitney Houston. Imagine the music? Whitney sang at the opening of Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast and was the opening act to Frank Sinatra and looked exactly as our wax figure. Wax figures once made never change people change.
Written 24 May 2023
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CrowBoy80
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Couples
The famous people wax figures was ok. It's The chamber of horrors left me asking myself what the hell I had just seen? No warning given and little kids were allowed through. Really poor form.
Written 31 October 2022
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History past is history. If you do not know where you have come from you do not know where you are going. So pleased you enjoyed the famous people.
Written 24 May 2023
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pho0pkins
Blackheath, Australia160 contributions
Oct 2022
great attraction to visit plenty to see and the chamber of horrors tour was really interesting the guide made it an interesting experience very highly recommend this attraction
Written 24 October 2022
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Wow. Awesome a five star review. So pleased you enjoyed the Gold Coast Wax Museum and yes there is plenty to see at the Gold Coast Wax Museum.
Written 24 May 2023
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caz0409
Melbourne, Australia95 contributions
The horror section really reminds you of how harsh punishment was back in the olden days. If you are a bit squeamish, skip it. It was interesting for the kids to see a wax museum as there aren’t many left in the world. Gave us the opportunity as a family to discuss the world figures displayed there.
Written 9 October 2022
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Hi. Thank you for the four star review. Yes we are so lucky on the Gold Coast to have the real Wax Works experience and enjoy the art and the history. All the best.
Written 24 May 2023
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kavita K
9 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
A small place, not what I expected
I was told the wax statues have been collected from around the world. They are not like Madame Tussaud’s but her wax figure was there 😊
The chamber of horrors is Horrific 🫣
Finding parking spot was an issue, not sure if the place has one (forgot to ask)
I was told the wax statues have been collected from around the world. They are not like Madame Tussaud’s but her wax figure was there 😊
The chamber of horrors is Horrific 🫣
Finding parking spot was an issue, not sure if the place has one (forgot to ask)
Written 12 September 2022
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thewaxmuseum
Thank you for your visit. Yes the Gold Coast Wax Museum is unique and there is two car parks within less than 100 meters of the Museum. Yes we do have wax figures from all around the world made by famous artists. Our crown jewels copies were use in the practice for the corination. Yes we have a lovely collection.
Written 14 September 2022
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jennywhite143
New Zealand8 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Did the famous people wax figures as well as the guided tour through the chamber of horror. The staff are friendly and genuinely nice people. The tour was very informative and well worth a visit. The famous people wax figures had very interesting information written about each of them and so I spent a bit of time reading about them, it was very cool. Very happy we went.
Written 26 August 2022
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thewaxmuseum
So pleased you enjoyed your visit to the Gold Coast Wax Museum and thanks for the awesome review.
Written 14 September 2022
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Ryan
Brisbane, Australia2 contributions
Had a fantastic time at the Wax Museum today. The figures are behind glass (this was explained to us very nicely by the lovely lady at the front desk) this makes it hard to get a good photo. But photos aren’t necessary. We came for the history lesson. The downstairs area is a guided medieval torture weapon display. Our guide was very informed and enthusiastic. Very happy to rate 5 stars 👍🏻
Written 13 August 2022
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thewaxmuseum
Thank you for your 5 stars review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your visit. All the best.
Written 14 September 2022
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Joandboys
Moreton Bay Region, Australia35 contributions
Are the wax figures all behind glass?
Waxman007
Surfers Paradise, Australia
Hi, The Wax Figures in the Famous People are behind glass, however in The Chamber of Horrors only some of the wax figures are behind glass and some are behind bars as this is the atmosphere that we wish to create. In the foyer there are some figures that are not behind glass.
Hope this helps.
Joandboys
Moreton Bay Region, Australia35 contributions
Are the wax figures all behind glass?
SarahWhite81
39 contributions
Yes they are.. honestly, I didn’t enjoy the wax figures..
The medieval tour was interesting though.
Overall not worth the money.
The Madame Tussaud’s museum in Sydney is more realistic and enjoyable
Maggie C
23 contributions
Is Steve Irwin here
MaddyfromOz
Brisbane, Australia190 contributions
The last time I visited his wax replica was not there.
Cheryl D
Tweed Heads, Australia
how much for entry?
MaddyfromOz
Brisbane, Australia190 contributions
Hi
According to their website these are the prices of
entry:-
Adult – $32
Child – $25
Concession/Students/Backpackers – $30
Family (2 adults and 2 children) – $96
Groups of more than 4 – $24 per person
IsabelleTravellerx
Newcastle, Australia136 contributions
How much is entry for a concesision/student?
Kim M
Northland Region, New Zealand295 contributions
$29 adult
$22 child (12 & under)
$27 concession
Don't know about a student fee
How much is entry?
juang23865
Adelaide, Australia34 contributions
$29 for an adult
Rachel L
Aylesbury, UK35 contributions
Would you recommend visiting with my younger sister? This sounds like the kind of thing she'd enjoy...but how does it compare with Mme Tussauds in London I wonder? Have you ever been lucky enough to go there? Would love some advice!
MaddyfromOz
Brisbane, Australia190 contributions
If your younger sister is quite young I think that she would enjoy looking at the celebraties and some historic figures. However, there are some scary wax figures, if she is really young I do not recommend you take her to see this section.
I have been to several Mme Tussauds in different cities and countries, if you are expecting to see a Wax Museum of that size then you may be disappointed with the one at the Gold Coast. It all depends on your expectation. Having said that, I've been to all of them and I still enjoyed it.
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