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

A life-size representation of one of France's best-known actors, 74, had been on display at the Parisian wax museum since 1981.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2023

“Don’t go to the wax museum in Times Square or anything. Buy me an ‘I Heart New York’ T-shirt and then just get here.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle