Hollywood Wax Museum Branson facts for kids
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| Established | March 25, 1996 |
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| Location | 3030 W 76 Country Blvd, Unit A, Branson, Missouri |
| Type | Wax museum |
The Hollywood Wax Museum in Branson, Missouri, is a cool two-story building. It's full of lifelike wax figures of famous people! You can find it right on Highway 76.
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Discover the Hollywood Wax Museum
This museum is part of the Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center. It's run by the family of its founder, Spoony Singh.
Since opening in 1996, it's been a very popular spot for photos! Outside, you'll see a giant 150-foot-long display. It looks like a Hollywood version of Mount Rushmore.
Big Changes and Awards
In 2009, the museum got a huge upgrade that cost $5 million. They added a giant 40-foot ape, called the Great Ape of Branson. Because of these improvements, the museum won the 2011 Branson Beautification Award.
The owners also added other fun attractions around the museum. These include the Castle of Chaos, Hannah's Maze of Mirrors, and Shoot for the Stars Mini-Golf.
Community Involvement
In 2016, the museum became a founding member of the 76 Entertainment Community Improvement District (CID). This group helps improve the Highway 76 area. The museum is part of the first plans to make the highway even better.
Explore the Exhibits
Inside the museum, you'll find many wax figures and movie sets. These displays of celebrities change often, so there's always something new to see.
After your visit, you can stop by the souvenir store. It's the biggest shop in the area for celebrity merchandise!
Other Hollywood Wax Museum Locations
The very first Hollywood Wax Museum opened in 1965. It's located in Hollywood, California.
Later, more museums opened:
- The Hollywood Wax Museum Pigeon Forge opened in May 2012. You can find it in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
- The Hollywood Wax Museum Myrtle Beach opened in May 2014. This one is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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The original Hollywood Wax Museum in Hollywood, CA.
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The Hollywood Wax Museum Pigeon Forge in Pigeon Forge, TN.
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The Hollywood Wax Museum Myrtle Beach in Myrtle Beach, SC.
