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Hollywood Wax Museum (Pigeon Forge, TN)
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Established May 11, 2012
Location 106 Showplace Blvd, Unit A, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Type Wax museum

The Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is a super cool place where you can see lifelike wax figures of your favorite movie stars, TV personalities, and music artists! This museum has two floors packed with famous faces. Fun fact: the museum in Tennessee first opened its doors in Gatlinburg, another town in Tennessee.

Welcome to the Hollywood Wax Museum!

Did you know the Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge is the biggest wax museum in the whole United States? The building itself is a special tribute to the American movie industry. It celebrates all the amazing actors and artists who have become famous in American culture.

You'll see some really cool things on the outside of the museum. There's a Hollywood version of Mount Rushmore, which is a famous monument with faces carved into a mountain. Here, you'll see the faces of famous movie stars! There's also a giant, six-story tall Empire State Building that looks like it's being climbed by a huge ape, just like in the movies.

The museum is part of a bigger fun spot called the Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center. This center is run by the family of Spoony Singh, who started the first Hollywood Wax Museum. Besides the wax museum, you can also explore other exciting attractions here. These include Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors, the spooky Castle of Chaos, and Outbreak – Dread the Undead.

What You'll See Inside

The wax figures and the movie sets inside the museum are always changing. This means there's often something new to discover! You might find yourself standing next to a superhero, a pop star, or a classic movie legend.

Besides the wax figures, the museum also has other fun activities. There's an arcade where you can play games. You can also enjoy a 4-D theater that shows special movies, like one featuring SpongeBob SquarePants. If you like challenges, there's even a laser maze to test your skills! Before you leave, don't forget to check out the gift shop. It has lots of cool souvenirs and memorabilia related to celebrities.

Other Hollywood Wax Museum Locations

The very first Hollywood Wax Museum opened in 1965 in Hollywood, California. It was the start of all the fun!

Since then, more Hollywood Wax Museums have opened in other parts of the country. The Hollywood Wax Museum Branson opened in April 1996 in Branson, Missouri. Later, the Hollywood Wax Museum Myrtle Beach welcomed visitors in May 2014 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Each museum offers a unique experience with different wax figures and attractions.

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