Potter's Wax Museum, Wax museum in St. Augustine, United States.
Potter's Wax Museum houses over 160 wax figures of famous people from politics, entertainment, science, and royal families in custom-made period costumes. The figures are arranged throughout the space to represent different historical periods and fields of achievement.
George Leonard Potter founded this museum in 1948 as the first wax museum in the United States, originally called Potter's International Hall of Fame. This establishment marked the beginning of a new type of museum experience in America.
The handmade costumes in the collection help visitors connect with the figures displayed and understand their roles in different time periods. Each outfit is crafted with attention to historical detail and adds authenticity to how the figures are presented.
You can watch the complete wax figure-making process in Potter's Studio, where artists sculpt heads from clay and perform detailed facial work. Observing this creation process gives insight into the craftsmanship behind each figure on display.
The museum is housed in the Old Drug Store building at 31 Orange Street, recognized as the oldest pharmacy in the United States. This historical connection adds another layer to the visit by combining historical heritage with modern museum displays.
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