6762 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
6762 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
If you've ever dreamed of seeing a star or being a star, you need to visit the Hollywood Wax Museum. Get up close and personal with celebrities for fun photos (you choose the poses!) and learn little-known facts about their pets, pet peeves, and accomplishments. For example, did you know that as a child, Salma Hayek had a pet tiger named Rambo that slept in her bedroom? Located on the famous Hollywood Boulevard along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Wax Museum is a must-see attraction in Los Angeles, CA. The Hollywood Wax Museum is the longest running wax museum in the United States, making it the first wax museum in Hollywood and one of Hollywood's most-loved landmarks and tourist attractions.
The only place in Hollywood where you’ll find shrunken heads, a 12ft tall robot sculpture made of scrap car parts, and an authentic vampire killing kit. You’ll be astounded by unusual but fascinating art, the likes of which, you’ve never before experienced!
The Hollywood Museum (www.thehollywoodmuseum.com), the official museum of Hollywood and a premiere event venue, a 501(c)(3) organization, is located in the historic Max Factor Building on the corner of Hollywood & Highland, has the most extensive collection of Hollywood Memorabilia in the World. The museum features 35,000 square feet, 4 floors of breathtaking exhibits and the home of more than 10,000 authentic Showbiz Treasures: Costumes from ‘Twilight: New Moon,’ ‘Star Trek,’ ‘High School Musical 2, ′ ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ ‘Glee’ and more. See 10,000 real showbiz treasures, one of a kind costumes, props, photographs, scripts and vintage collectibles from your favorite movies and TV shows. The Hollywood Museum is housed in the world famous Historic Max Factor Building, where Max Factor, the legend of movie make-up worked his magic on motion picture stars since 1935.
The Hollywood Wax Museum is a wax museum featuring replicas of celebrities located on Hollywood Boulevard in the tourist district in Hollywood, California.OverviewThe museum, brainchild of entrepreneur Spoony Singh, opened on February 25, 1965, and claims in promotional literature to be the only wax museum dedicated solely to celebrities. It is the longest-running wax museum in the United States.When Singh opened the Hollywood Wax Museum, the line to get in was 1/2 mile long. The former sawmill operator from Canada built the Museum's fame by befriending celebrities, gossip columnists, members of the foreign press association and fans.After Singh's retirement, his sons and grandson have continued to own, operate and further the Hollywood Wax Museum's legacy. In June 2012, the family was recognized as Heroes of Hollywood by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation for their staunch and generous support of the Hollywood community.In popular cultureThe Hollywood Wax Museum has appeared in the following movies and TV shows: The Mechanic (1972), Wes Craven's Cursed (2005), and America's Next Top Model (2007). The Hollywood Wax Museum is also featured on the video game, Midnight Club: Los Angeles.LocationThe Hollywood Wax Museum building once housed the most exclusive hangout in Los Angeles: The Embassy Club. It is on Hollywood Blvd, near Highland Ave.