Potter's Wax Museum

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31 Orange St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084

Founded in 1948 by George Leonard Potter, Potter's Wax Museum in St. Augustine, Florida is renowned as America's first and oldest wax museum. The museum features over 160 meticulously crafted wax figures representing influential personalities from various fields such as history, arts, culture, science, government, and sports.

Visitors can delve into the behind-the-scenes process of traditional wax figure-making at Potter's Wax Museum, exploring the studio where figures are sculpted, painted, and dressed. From Roman Centurions to celebrities and political leaders, the museum offers an engaging and informative experience suitable for individuals of all ages.

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William J.
10/7/2025

I had my doubts about going here, but my wife wanted to go, but I have to admit, I enjoyed it. Very life like wax figures. There is also historic tidbits to learn and entertaining trivia questions.

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Nina C.
8/19/2025

The first and original wax museum that started it all. Miss Rachel gave me a brief intro before I walked around myself. She shared with me about the hundreds of hours it takes that is spent hand...

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Courtney S.
8/25/2025

Potter's Wax Museum gives Madame T a run for it's money. This place is huge and has so many displays. I like the variety from all time periods so everyone can enjoy. Most of the figures were on...

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David A.
8/5/2024

It's been a few years since I visited Potter's Wax Museum and while I've always enjoyed it as a stop, they have really improved the experience. There are interactive barcodes throughout where...

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Presley C.
7/5/2025

Great place! This was the first wax museum I have been to and I would say it was a great start. They had a lot of photo opportunities. They also had some informational signs telling the life and...

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