The National Wax Museum

The National Wax Museum, Dublin's wax museum

The Dublin audio-guided tour points out to you, on the fine Lafayette building that occupies the whole street corner, the superheroes that mark Dublin's wax museum, the National Wax Museum. Opened in 1983, this museum moved twice before settling in this history-laden building, in the heart of the city.

The Lafayette Building

The Lafayette Building, which now houses the museum, is one of the most remarkable private buildings in Dublin. The National Wax Museum offers a collection of life-size wax figures, in a spirit at once playful and cultural. It highlights figures of Irish history and culture, as well as icons of global popular culture.

What there is to see

The museum presents several floors of wax figures: Irish heroes, writers, musicians, superheroes and celebrities. It is a family-friendly and entertaining visit, ideal for discovering, in a playful way, the great figures who marked Ireland and world culture. The façade adorned with superheroes is already a spectacle in itself.

Practical information

The National Wax Museum is in the Lafayette Building, in the heart of central Dublin. It can be visited according to its own schedule; admission is charged and opening times may vary with the season. It is a visit enjoyed by families.

When did the National Wax Museum open?

The museum opened in 1983 and moved twice before settling in the Lafayette Building, in the heart of Dublin.

What is in the National Wax Museum?

There are life-size wax figures: Irish heroes, writers, musicians, superheroes and celebrities, over several floors.