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Potter’s Wax Museum is a wonderful gallery, showcasing achievements and creations that have shaped our world. Experience the artistry of traditional wax figure-making with meticulous detail. Be amazed at the detailed craftsmanship used to faithfully portray some of the most influential and remarkable personalities in our history from around the world.
Over 160
wax figures
HISTORY
THE FIRST AND OLDEST
WAX MUSEUM
IN THE COUNTRY
Potter’s Wax Museum, located inside the Old Drug Store in St. Augustine’s historic district, is America’s first and oldest wax museum. The founder, George Leonard Potter, traveled to London as a child and became fascinated with the craft of wax figure making after visiting London’s famed Madame Tussauds. With a strong interest in the history of St. Augustine and a dream of opening a similar museum in the States, the iconic St. Augustine wax museum was born!
Open Since
1949
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As far as attractions go, Potter’s offers great value. Unlike any attraction of its kind, it is housed inside the oldest pharmacy in the United States. This is the oldest wax museum in the country and there are a wide variety of figures to examine ranging from Roman Centurions to celebrities and political leaders. Be sure to visit “The Dark Side of Saint Augustine,” which features local stories from St. Augustine’s history. There is a good chance that an artist will be on site to show you the workstation where all the magic happens.
Potter's was the first wax museum in the United States.
In the 1940’s, Potter’s was one of Florida’s largest attractions.
Did You Know...
The costume collection is valued at over $1,000,000 and features ornate, hand-made antique garments
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VISIT AMERICA’S FIRST WAX MUSEUM
Potter’s Wax Museum is a fun, family-friendly attraction that offers a surreal experience with famous Hollywood stars, professional athletes, and political figures.
- Potter’s Wax Museum is home to more than 160 different wax figures
- The museum’s collection includes people who’ve played an important part in history
- Potter’s Wax Museum offers an entertaining time for adults and children of all ages
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Hear About St. Augustine's Darker Side
Prepare yourself for a Frightseeing Adventure like none other as your resident Ghost Host shares tales both true and truly unnerving of the city’s tumultuous past. Discover the secrets of the Tolomato Cemetery and the apparition seen playing on the sacred grounds after dark. Could it be the spirit of five-year-old James or is it the Ghost Bride, still waiting for her walk down the aisle. Be sure to keep a watchful eye while passing by the old City Gates. You might catch a glimpse of Elizabeth, a child victim of the yellow fever, waving to passersby.
- 60-minute narrated tour by our talented ghost hosts
- Stories come from years of research, personal accounts and hauntingly real-life experiences
- Exclusive nighttime experience inside of Potter’s Wax Museum’s Chamber of Horrors
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See What Life was Like as an Inmate
Built by Henry Flagler in 1891 and placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1987, the Jail was operational for more than 60 years and housed 72 prisoners at a time. Take a tour of the maximum security cells and meet Sheriff Joe Perry.
- Take a tour of the maximum security cells
- Meet Sheriff Joe Perry who’ll fill you in on how executions were held in the gallows
- Take a walk through the men’s and women’s cells
- See where the warden and his family lived just footsteps away
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See the Best of St. Augustine
With nearly 500 years of history, including rule by Spain, Britain, and the U.S., St. Augustine is full of sights and attractions that entertain and educate. For over 30 years, Old Town Trolley has provided tours highlighting the best of the city.
- 1 day of free unlimited re-boarding
- Hop On & Off at 22 Old Town Trolley Stops
- FREE Admission to St. Augustine History Museum
- FREE Beach Shuttle to Alligator Farm and the Beach
- FREE Self-Guided Walking Tours
- Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards Winner 2024
- Open air sightseeing perfect for taking pictures
- Fully Narrated Tour of St. Augustine
- More than 100 Points of Interest
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- Complimentary hotel shuttle service
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