wax museum

American  

noun

1. a museum containing wax effigies of famous persons, especially historical figures, usually in scenes associated with their lives.

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Etymology

Origin of wax museum

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Across the water, Ain Dubai -- the world's tallest Ferris wheel -- has stopped turning, and the Madame Tussauds wax museum below is drawing few visitors despite hefty discounts.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

As the doctor’s apprentice, Little moves with him to Paris, where she helps sculpt figures for his new wax museum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

According to Cohen, that work included reviewing the particulars of a deal to add Melania's likeness to Madame Tussauds wax museum.

From Salon • May 14, 2024

My sister and I entered the scary exhibit at a wax museum on one of the outings we last took together.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2024

The bad news is I was so shocked I morphed into a wax museum exhibit of myself.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon