Skip the Line: The National Wax Museum Admission Ticket
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Skip the Line: The National Wax Museum Admission Ticket
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- Dmurph10000 contributionsIrelands version is a wax museumThe wax museum has many different exhibits you can see from local history to international history. Primary room has many gadgets for the gang to explore and then on to the trail. Teens will been done rapidly slow the pace lol Saw Gay Byrne & Ryan Turbidy not sure they like the late late hosts here lolWritten 7 August 2024
- 335ceciliaz0 contributionsInteractive and InterestingAdmittedly, my friends dragged me into this one. But I very much enjoyed it. It was an interactive museum with very cool exhibits and games. Overall, better than I expected it to be.Written 5 August 2024
- M6874NWKatieR0 contributionsWhy?Just shocked that this place is still in business. As others have said, the best compliment you can give is that some of the wax figures look kind of like people. We only went because a family member read on some list that is was a must-see but we were all left wondering why.Written 29 July 2024
- weekd090 contributionsRainy day funGreat venue for a rainy day. Staff were lovely. Tour was fun. Young and old enjoyed it and had a laugh. May not be Madam Tussauds but don't think it's professing to be. Clearly a lot of effort has been put into the exhibits. The horror section, Father Ted and Mrs Brown got a lot of laughs from us.Written 6 July 2024
- shabaron0 contributionsA fun diversionThe wax museum different from those in America. They had figures situated in different rooms with different themes. They were surrounding Irish history and pop culture which I liked very much. There was a fantasy section and a horror section that were really cool.Written 12 May 2024
- Y3875YQbiancas0 contributionsIT DOESN'T WORTH A PENNYDo not go there, it is a waste of time and money. Low quality characters and information. THERE ARE A LOT MORE INTERESTING THINGS TO SEE IN DUBLIN!Written 4 May 2024
- Wander328093277950 contributionsLess than expectedA little disappointing. The wax statues are dated and could use updating. The Irish section was fun though. Admission was too high for the attraction.Written 6 April 2024
- JO_SHREEVE0 contributionsWorth a lookGreat hour looking around the museum! Do not take your children in the horror section!!! Daughter loved seeing the superhero’s and princess!Written 5 April 2024
- H7499DGnadiac0 contributionsWouldn’t recommendWe were extremely disappointed with our visit to the wax museum after paying €19 each to visit. We were in and out within 30 minutes. The wax figures were not realistic and need updating. The venue itself could do with a re-vamp as it’s very old and outdated.Written 5 April 2024
- Expedition6596450 contributionsGreat day outWe were a group of four and we did the murder mistry quizz. It was a great day and lots of fun. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this to others . Well done to everyone involved 👏Written 31 March 2024
- tlW1239GA0 contributionsThe National Wax Museum Plus ReviewDuring our visit to Dublin, we went to the wax museum. However, we found the wax figures to be outdated and far from realistic. Online it said that it should take us around an hour to explore the museum, but we were able to complete it within 20 minutes. Although the museum provided a convenient shelter from the cold and rainy weather, we will not be revisiting. I would only recommend this if you need to waste sometime in Dublin.Written 16 March 2024
- erylynp0 contributionsAmazing experience!For me, it’s a small place but a lot of things to see. My favorite is the echanted forest. From star wars, science and discovery, the mirror maze which is really cool, the irish writers, history of Ireland, there is a chamber of horrors too, and a game of thrones statues for those who are a fan of game of thrones. Fantastic place for kids and kids at heart. Worth the visit!Written 14 February 2024
- Noghnosh1000 contributionsNot well maintainedThe place itself looks very old and not well maintained. Have a lot of wax figures, and a horror area that was the most interesting ( but already old too). Price consider expensiveWritten 30 December 2023
- Charlotte R0 contributionsVery poorMost of the items were broken in the historical room. The wax figures were shocking, never seen anything like it. So out of date!!Written 20 December 2023
- Z9369ZUcharlotteg0 contributionsFun trip with friendsFun little find! Especially the Father Ted room! The house of horrors is scary! Would definitely recommend if you are in DublinWritten 20 November 2023
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R O
Dundalk, Ireland5 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
You queue outside the building to gain entry, so not great in the rain. The 'skip the line' was a joke as they couldn't find my online booking! When I produced the emails of the booking and 5-10 minutes later we got a printed ticket at the desk.
You are asked to get a photo taken against a greenscreen when you enter through the double doors. You go down and upstairs to get to different sections, so its not great if you have any mobility issues. The wax replicas of Jedward, Trump and many of the models weren't very realistic. I know Deadpool has his challenges, but he looked like he could have done with a few christmas dinners to bulk him out! Many of the models were tiny, I mean Michael Collins has to have been taller than most 10 year olds. Tina Turners wig looked like something you would get in a Joke shop. The lighting was bad so selfies werent the best, even with flashlight on.
The ticking clocks all the way down the stairs was nice, as eas the enchanted forest. But the 'house of horrors' is for over 16s only. It had lots of anamatronic models jumping at you. Back up the stairs again, at the end is the shop (very basic) and the desk where you pick up photos, one photo costs €10. Its a glossy A5 size printed out under the desk. There are 10 backdrops to choose from. Our photo was printed off-centre, so most of the photo is of the background.
It was nice to visit as I hadnt been there before, but if a bit more effort was invested in models structure, clean costumes etc. they could make a fortune.
You are asked to get a photo taken against a greenscreen when you enter through the double doors. You go down and upstairs to get to different sections, so its not great if you have any mobility issues. The wax replicas of Jedward, Trump and many of the models weren't very realistic. I know Deadpool has his challenges, but he looked like he could have done with a few christmas dinners to bulk him out! Many of the models were tiny, I mean Michael Collins has to have been taller than most 10 year olds. Tina Turners wig looked like something you would get in a Joke shop. The lighting was bad so selfies werent the best, even with flashlight on.
The ticking clocks all the way down the stairs was nice, as eas the enchanted forest. But the 'house of horrors' is for over 16s only. It had lots of anamatronic models jumping at you. Back up the stairs again, at the end is the shop (very basic) and the desk where you pick up photos, one photo costs €10. Its a glossy A5 size printed out under the desk. There are 10 backdrops to choose from. Our photo was printed off-centre, so most of the photo is of the background.
It was nice to visit as I hadnt been there before, but if a bit more effort was invested in models structure, clean costumes etc. they could make a fortune.
Written 27 October 2021
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Hi R O
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. Due to Covid-19 restrictions we do have to manage the capacity and flow of visitors throughout the building hence there may be extended wait times. We know it can be annoying to wait in the rain but unfortunately the weather isn't always our friend. In regard to the stairs, we do have a lift that visitors with mobility issues can request to use. We're sorry you felt the wax figures were not very realistic and that the lighting wasn't suitable for selfies. We appreciate your feedback and it will be taken on board. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your visit to Dublin.
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The Management
National Wax Museum Plus
Written 28 October 2021
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Biohazard112
Dublin, Ireland8 contributions
Really enjoyed the Dublin Wax Museum, lots of different wax figures and sets for photo ops, a fantastic chamber of horrors and some interesting Irish historical figures. Would definetely recommend and is a great way to pass some time when in the city. Can't wait to bring more of my family and pick up some more €1 vintage comics in the gift shop!
Written 8 July 2021
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Hi Biohazard112
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad you had such a great time and found our special price comics. We're looking forward to seeing you again.
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The Management
National Wax Museum Plus
Written 25 August 2021
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Siobhan M
3 contributions
Sept 2020
I went with a friend and we had such a wonderful time. I really can't fault the experience. It starts the moment you enter the building with the customer service from their fantastic staff who I am sure don't receive enough credit.
Unfortunately in these times it lacks the q's and buzz that usually fills the place. On the bright side you basically have the place to yourself!
It's organised into different categories. Wax figures range from famous characters, celebrities and past figures.
Take the time to read the plaques and listen to their audios as it really broadens the experience.
The horror section was something I wasn't even prepared for. It made the experience well worth while, definitely a few unexpected scares along the way.
To round the experience when you think your leaving there's a little surprise to end your tour!
Thanks for having us.
Unfortunately in these times it lacks the q's and buzz that usually fills the place. On the bright side you basically have the place to yourself!
It's organised into different categories. Wax figures range from famous characters, celebrities and past figures.
Take the time to read the plaques and listen to their audios as it really broadens the experience.
The horror section was something I wasn't even prepared for. It made the experience well worth while, definitely a few unexpected scares along the way.
To round the experience when you think your leaving there's a little surprise to end your tour!
Thanks for having us.
Written 24 September 2020
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Hi siobhanm225
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're delighted you enjoyed your visit so much. To facilitate social distancing we are operating at a reduced capacity so the museum is quieter but we still strive to make sure everyone has the best experience possible. Our horror section can give quite the scare but we're glad you liked it. If you took any photos of your visit we'd love for you to share them with us online.
Kind Regards
The Management
National Wax Museum Plus
Written 30 September 2020
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Sharpy
4 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Visited with my mum,
I believe we set the bar too high after visiting wax works in other locations like London, Blackpool we were shocked at how little some off the appreances of the wax works didn't look like the people they were meant to be!
The staff however didn't make the wax works I understand and were lovely on greeting us in and taking payment,
The horror bit did make me jump a little but for 16 euro I think I could off used my money elsewhere as it was over and done with in 15 minutes.
The few models in the Disney shop in the shopping area are worth more to get photos with than some of the ones in this building.
Also I think a great idea is if you had a orange colour paint for the wax hand at the end in the shop as I was going to pay €11 for one and wanted orange white and green for the Irish colours been a tourist i think it would be good to do this
I believe we set the bar too high after visiting wax works in other locations like London, Blackpool we were shocked at how little some off the appreances of the wax works didn't look like the people they were meant to be!
The staff however didn't make the wax works I understand and were lovely on greeting us in and taking payment,
The horror bit did make me jump a little but for 16 euro I think I could off used my money elsewhere as it was over and done with in 15 minutes.
The few models in the Disney shop in the shopping area are worth more to get photos with than some of the ones in this building.
Also I think a great idea is if you had a orange colour paint for the wax hand at the end in the shop as I was going to pay €11 for one and wanted orange white and green for the Irish colours been a tourist i think it would be good to do this
Written 12 May 2022
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Hi Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're sorry to hear you felt your visit was too short and that you were disappointed with some of our figures. All feedback is important to us. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your visit to Dublin. Kind Regards The Management National Wax Museum Plus
Written 17 May 2022
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My honest reviews
Belfast, UK366 contributions
Our opening hours are Monday to Sunday, 10am to 7pm with last admission at 6pm. Priced at nearly €15 euro pp yes it is a little expensive but we really enjoyed our experience. Fun experience for children & adults.
There was a lot of history an so many interesting different areas of the museum you could spend as long as you like in it. The wax figures were very interesting, you had the likes of Liam Neeson, Tina turner, Donald trump, some cartoon characters , famous authors George best ect. You can learn a lot of Irish history, Viking an also local inventors. The haunted chambers part was also very good. Few jumps were had in there, but so much fun. At the end of your tour h there is a gift shop available to pitches merchandise and also an area where you can have fun making your very own wax hand to take home prices are around €10
And children must be 5yrs or over to do this. Staff were lovely and very welcoming and we would definitely return with our children as they would love it!
There was a lot of history an so many interesting different areas of the museum you could spend as long as you like in it. The wax figures were very interesting, you had the likes of Liam Neeson, Tina turner, Donald trump, some cartoon characters , famous authors George best ect. You can learn a lot of Irish history, Viking an also local inventors. The haunted chambers part was also very good. Few jumps were had in there, but so much fun. At the end of your tour h there is a gift shop available to pitches merchandise and also an area where you can have fun making your very own wax hand to take home prices are around €10
And children must be 5yrs or over to do this. Staff were lovely and very welcoming and we would definitely return with our children as they would love it!
Written 22 November 2022
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Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad you enjoyed your visit to the museum and will be sure to pass on your compliments to the staff. A regular Wax Hand would cost €11. We hope we can welcome you and your children back to the museum one day. If you took any photos of your visit we'd love for you to share them with us online.
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The Management
National Wax Museum Plus
Written 23 November 2022
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Ellie
Barrow-in-Furness1,994 contributions
Our visit to the Wax Museum in Dublin was a unique and enjoyable experience that offered a twist on traditional wax museums. What set this museum apart was its blend of entertainment, education, and a touch of science and technology.
Inside, we encountered a diverse array of wax figurines, some of which were instantly recognizable celebrities, while others were intriguing discoveries. Although the realism of the figurines varied, they still provided great photo opportunities and added to the overall fun. The fact that some were animatronic added an exciting element to the visit, making the figures come to life in a way we hadn't expected.
One of the highlights was braving the horror walk, a spine-tingling experience that had me holding onto my boyfriend's hand for dear life. It was genuinely scary but undeniably a lot of fun, and we couldn't help but laugh at our own reactions afterward.
If you happen to have the Go City Pass, as we did, I would definitely recommend including the Wax Museum in your itinerary. It's a delightful blend of entertainment and a touch of the unexpected, making it a worthwhile stop for a unique Dublin experience.
Inside, we encountered a diverse array of wax figurines, some of which were instantly recognizable celebrities, while others were intriguing discoveries. Although the realism of the figurines varied, they still provided great photo opportunities and added to the overall fun. The fact that some were animatronic added an exciting element to the visit, making the figures come to life in a way we hadn't expected.
One of the highlights was braving the horror walk, a spine-tingling experience that had me holding onto my boyfriend's hand for dear life. It was genuinely scary but undeniably a lot of fun, and we couldn't help but laugh at our own reactions afterward.
If you happen to have the Go City Pass, as we did, I would definitely recommend including the Wax Museum in your itinerary. It's a delightful blend of entertainment and a touch of the unexpected, making it a worthwhile stop for a unique Dublin experience.
Written 14 September 2023
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Hi SparklingDiamond
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're delighted you and your boyfriend enjoyed your visit to the museum and the different areas. Our horror section can give quite the scare so well done for braving it. We hope we can welcome you back to the museum one day and hope you enjoyed the erst of your time in Dublin. If you took any photos of your visit we'd love for you to share them with us online.
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The Management
National Wax Museum Plus
Written 17 September 2023
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Steve Y
Silver Spring, MD4,047 contributions
Aug 2019
.....and fun for the entire family!
This place is really great and all the figures appear "near-to-real"! There is even a horror section which is great for a bit of a scare.
Lots of cool wax figueres - not just only of historical people, but also characters from famous movies e.g. Harry Potter etc!
There is even one of Michael Jackson.
Though it was a good experience, I doubt if I would go back again in the very near future.
This place is really great and all the figures appear "near-to-real"! There is even a horror section which is great for a bit of a scare.
Lots of cool wax figueres - not just only of historical people, but also characters from famous movies e.g. Harry Potter etc!
There is even one of Michael Jackson.
Though it was a good experience, I doubt if I would go back again in the very near future.
Written 2 January 2020
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Hi Steve Y
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad you enjoyed your visit to the museum. Our horror section is quite popular with visitors over 16. If you took any photos of your visit we'd love for you to share them with us online.
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The Management
National Wax Museum Plus
Written 6 January 2020
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Passports and Us
United Kingdom120 contributions
If you’ve got the spare money and you’re looking for a laugh then I’d recommend it but don’t go in expecting it to be on the same level of Madame Tussaud’s. Jedward are thrown in there with Starwars characters and George Best is scarily close to a Teletubbie. The Father Ted room was our highlight and we think they’ve got plans to add more characters from the show. The Irish history section is pretty good too if that’s your thing. Overall we we left feeling like it was a bit overpriced considering there are other attractions in Dublin within the same price bracket that are far better value for money.
Written 28 January 2023
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Hi Passenger38396142317
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad you enjoyed your visit to the museum. The self guided tour is spread across 2 floors with different sections such as a n entertainment section, a kids section, a sports section and much more. The Father Ted room is definitely always a highlight. We are always working on new Wax figures and ways to improve the museum experience. All feedback is important to us. If you took any photos of your visit we'd love for you to share them with us online.
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The Management
National Wax Museum Plus
Written 8 February 2023
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Traveller101
77 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Visited here on my recent trip to Dublin just to try get out the rain and find an indoor activity and was pleasantly surprised. My favourite part was the horror section which I’ve never experience before in any other wax museums and I’m a huge horror fan so I really throughly enjoyed that part (would maybe be slightly scary if you were to go with very young kids). They had a range of things from celebrities to film characters to people from Irish history, all of which was really good. My only criticism was that it wasn’t long enough, I could’ve easily enjoyed another couple of sections in it, however the stuff that is there is all very good and enjoyable. Highly recommend for families, groups of friends or couples too.
Written 7 June 2022
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Hi Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad you enjoyed your visit to the museum. Our horror section can definitely give quite the scare so well done for braving it. We do have a lot of different figures from different walks of life, each well known in their own right, so you never know who you might discover at the museum. If you took any photos of your visit we'd love for you to share them with us online. Kind Regards The Management National Wax Museum Plus
Written 7 June 2022
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Audrey Connolly
4 contributions
Lovely place with plenty to see. Wax figures were very well done and also showed the history of Ireland and our great celebrities both at home and across the world. Went with someone who is visually impaired and they were very obliging allowing her to gently touch the face so her experience was special too. Sound effects also brilliant and the house of horrors was a bit of fun. Plenty to laugh about too, thanks Mrs Brown-so hilarious! Thank you Paul our tour guide who is from France. So friendly and helpful to us, even taking photos.
Written 3 February 2022
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Hi Audrey
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're delighted that you and your friend had a great time at the museum and that Paul was able to help you out as you went through the museum. We'll always do what we can to make the experience enjoyable for everyone.
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The Management
National Wax Museum Plus
Written 4 March 2022
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