National Wax Museum Plus, Waxworks museum in Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
The National Wax Museum Plus is a wax figures museum on Westmoreland Street in Dublin, spread across several floors with sections covering Irish history, science, entertainment, and popular culture. Traditional wax figures are placed alongside interactive stations where visitors can take part in hands-on experiences.
The museum opened in 1983 near Parnell Square and later moved to Temple Bar before settling on Westmoreland Street in 2017. Each move brought it closer to the heart of the city and to a larger audience.
The museum displays wax figures of Irish writers, musicians, and politicians alongside international stars and fictional characters from film and television. Irish cultural figures share the same floors as global icons, which gives a sense of how Ireland sees itself in relation to the wider world.
The museum sits on Westmoreland Street in central Dublin, within easy walking distance of most city landmarks. Booking ahead is a good idea, especially on busy days, and sensory-friendly time slots are available for visitors who need a quieter experience.
Visitors can have a personal wax mold made of their own hand, a souvenir that goes well beyond anything found in a typical museum shop. The result is a solid wax cast that captures the exact shape of your hand to take home.
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