St. Augustine Trip Overview
Discover America’s first wax museum located in the heart of historic St. Augustine, Florida. Potter’s Wax Museum offers guests the ability to interact with over 160 wax figures, ranging from Hollywood A-listers to individuals who have shaped national history.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 to 3 hours
Starts: St. Augustine, United States
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Museum Tickets & Passes
Explore St. Augustine Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting St. Augustine, Florida, United States
Discover America’s first wax museum located in the heart of historic St. Augustine, Florida. Potter’s Wax Museum offers guests the ability to interact with over 160 wax figures, ranging from Hollywood A-listers to individuals who have shaped national history.
Visit: Potter’s Wax Museum, 31 Orange St, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3634
The inspiration behind Potter’s Wax Museum came from a childhood trip to London taken by founder, George L. Potter. As a child, he was mesmerized by the life like figures and wanted to share his enjoyment with the American public.
In 1947, Potter began contracting with GEMS of London, a noted wax studio, to create one of a kind figures for his museum. Potter employed artists from all over Europe to aide in this project with the wax imported from France, hair from Italy, and the sculpting taking place in Belgium. Opening it’s doors in 1949, Potter’s Wax Museum has served as an interactive, educational and fun attraction for visitors to the ancient city.
At Potter’s, you can interact with historic figures such as, Ponce de Leon, Albert Einstein, and Princess Diana, take a picture with Michael Jordon or Angelina Jolie; or imagine you are on set with Harry Potter and “He Who Must Not Be Named.”
Enjoy this unique St Augustine attraction.
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: Historic Tours of America – St. Augustine, 167 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3269
Experience offered by Historic Tours of America
