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Niagara Wax Museum of History
303 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, United States
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Ja
Review №1

It was a good experience. The kids enjoyed it, theyve seen some old stuff that theyve never seen before.

Ka
Review №2

Me, my sister, and cousin enjoyed this museum. A must when going to see Niagara falls to get a little history of the waterfall.

Ka
Review №3

We came to niagara falls for my birthday, and since we both love museums and history we were so excited about this one! The reviews were spotty so we were not expecting much.... but we had a great time! Yes, the figures would be updated... but it was so neat, informative, and just awesome!! The cute little photo op section was fantastic too!!!!!! Thanks so much for the experience!

Mi
Review №4

We thought it was going to be a wax museum with celebrities..much to our surprise it was a wax museum about the Rich History of Niagara Falls...so much information, along with the cheesy ..wax mannequins..but I learned much more than I was ever taught in school..Go..$7.00,..cant beat it (I wouldnt recommend it for small children )(dark almost haunted house effect).., also the caretaker/clerk was most nicest guy

Ra
Review №5

It was a pretty neat experience, well worth the $7 but the video section was not on & they need to update their president wall.. still says Obama is the current president haha. A few spaces could be a little more lit up but all in all, I recommend a trip in! The girl working up front was really nice.

Be
Review №6

The entry fee is fair, the exhibits are old and worn, but interesting. They definitely could have upkept the museum better.

Ta
Review №7

Everything we read was very informative. However, the “wax” figures didn’t look good at all. The lights weren’t on in a lot of the museum and neither were the videos. The reviews I’ve been reading have had these same complaints to over a year ago. It’s a real shame that even if the owner claims they will fix these problems they won’t. This museum had so much potential.

Ke
Review №8

It was a very cool experience!! 5 stars. Would definitely go back well worth the $7 admission, and gave us something fun to do while in Niagara falls NY. The wax figures were nicely done, very accurate and you could tell were older. But thats what made it cool. It wasnt to long, but that was fine a nice trip through history!!!! :)

Da
Review №9

Ok. Not great but somewhat informative and educational.

Te
Review №10

This is an interesting place. Gives great information on the history of Niagara Falls. Its definitly dated. Needs major upgrades, Ladies bathroom is rusted and dirty.

Br
Review №11

Great way to see the history of the Falls and get some great souvenirs.

Re
Review №12

Interesting place! I loved looking at the antique items as well as the wax figures!

Te
Review №13

Nice to go through this and read the history behind the falls and the city very adorable groupon deal is awesome great photo ops

Ta
Review №14

Best haunted wax museum I have ever been too!!! It is old and not very traveled anymore and that makes it a hot spot for ghost activity! Im serious! Take your digital camera and you will not be disappointed! I got a minimum of six orb pics! If I can figure out how to load one here I will. Well worth the $7.00 admission price.

Er
Review №15

This museum is outdated and somewhat short with often odd and unrelated exhibits...HOWEVER, knowing this going in from other reviews we were able to have a wonderful time. It was hilarious. There is some history and really fun old photos. If you have an extra 45 minutes, it is a good time....

K
Review №16

The Museum was great and theres a lot of history it covers, but its when we got into the gift department is when things got bad... Apart from machines being out of order to the cashier half paying attention while listening to music on her ear buds letting customers go by without question.. and the older lady that works there put up a fuss because a couple was looking for the restroom and got let into the museum section, if the cashier would of been doing her job they would of known your restroom w asnt public rather than blaming your paying customers for your mistake.. this place also has no public restroom.

Je
Review №17

Very outdated and cheap. Wax figures have to be at least 50+ years old. Princess Diana looked like a guy in drag

Lo
Review №18

I honestly expected it to be allot better it looks very run down and just not that exciting. Not kept up on at all!! Sad cause I was very excited to go there.

Ph
Review №19

Entertaining, educational and interesting.

Kr
Review №20

Very reasonable entrance fee, perfect for families. Filled with interesting facts about Niagara falls, fom hydro power to people who went or tried to go over the falls. I would definitely reccomend this place for first timers such as myself or families

Ri
Review №21

Its kind of a strange way getting there, its in the back of a gift shop. The wax figures arent that amazing and the place seems kind of dated. But it does give you lots of great information about the falls. The haunted well in there is pretty interesting

Pa
Review №22

I enjoyed the wax museum. The charaters help tell the story being explained. I learned some things about the falls and history of the area. Move through at your own pace. It is quite relaxing...

Ma
Review №23

Pretty neat experience, definitely a little outdated and low maintenance. Could use an update for sure or even just a deep clean. Staff have been moved to the gift shop inside the store, so its a little crowded when trying to purchase tickets but the lady was super friendly and polite.

Tr
Review №24

Incredible experience, for first time Niagara Falls tourists I absolutely recommend checking out this place. I saw some complaints about it being old or run down but we never got that feeling nor did we see anything out of the ordinary. The history was interesting and the displays were fantastic!

Ed
Review №25

Cool history lesson

Br
Review №26

One of the places I havent visited yet in all the times Ive been to Niagara falls was this place. This past weekend we finally did it as it was included in our fun pass. The overall experience was pretty great, one of the better places to check out. However some of the wax figures just looked completely ridiculous. Adam Sandler was terrible, Jim Carrey was terrible and the Simpsons were especially terrible. Overall tho it was still fun and interesting so Ill stick with a 4 star just because some of them were really that bad. Check my pics. Most of them tho if say were really well done. Id recommend checking this place out. Its still pretty good.

Je
Review №27

Looks old and out outdated but even still it was a lot of fun! Very informative!

Ch
Review №28

It doesnt look like much from the outside, but this is the hidden gem of Niagra Falls. A visual history of the area that will change your understanding of this country. Great for adults and children of all ages.

Di
Review №29

Yes, the entry price was very reasonable and this history was interesting however, the figures need a lot of work. The one figure who was laying down, well his whole face was caving in and Princess Diana, wow, that didnt even remotely look like her. People in our party said she looked like a man. It smelled funky in there. Needs a makeover.

Ri
Review №30

A friend of mine and I went and had a great time!

Ma
Review №31

Was not much to see .some of the display looked as if it needed work ( restored )

So
Review №32

Wow amazing place! Absolutely loved it and would definitely recommend. This is a self guided tour about niagra falls and the area. Has excellent artistic exhibits. Cute little place. I dont remember how much the child or teen price is but the adult price is 7 dollars per person. They have a gift shop at the end of the museum with some really cool stuff.

Ab
Review №33

Can improve the quality of the wax statues.Pros: Not crowded and educating about the history of niagraCons- lifeless statues, old equipments and low quality maintenance

He
Review №34

This was bigger than I expected with great history information. Super cheap for something to do with kids

Sh
Review №35

I have been here at least 4 times. It is an interesting place and teaches you a good amount about the history of Niagara Falls.

Au
Review №36

If your kids are scared easily dont bring them here. But overall its a good experience with valuable knowledge to be gained and set up nicely.

Ch
Review №37

A nostalgic trip in the past and got some laughs by kids who put phones away!

yu
Review №38

The wax characters were very scary and there was a haunted well and a chair THAT WAS ROCKING

Ta
Review №39

Would have been better if they had Tesla

Ma
Review №40

Very interesting place, I want to visit here.

La
Review №41

Even though it’s a Wax Museum, believe it or not you can really learn history there. After running around seeing all the attractions in the Falls, it’s nice to take a break and enjoy a little indoor activity. So overall the wax museum is worth your time to come and visit.

J
Review №42

Went to see Niagra Falls and visited here. This is one of my favorite wax museums everr! Beautiful and realistic. Very creative and educational. I loved everything about this place. If youre a History buff..this is a great museum.

Je
Review №43

In the words of my 13 and 11 year old daughters....it was pleasantly creepy and educational!In my opinion I would to have liked to have seen more wax figures and less memorabilia items. It was a fun little thing to do out of the rain but I doubt Id go again if headed back to the falls.

Ja
Review №44

Been to many museums in DC and can honestly say that this place easily compares with the detailed wax figures in some of the best wax museums in the world.

Ch
Review №45

Absolutely horrible.Even with a Groupon and coupon code, this place isnt worth it.And if you think like I did... Its wax so there will at least be air conditioning on - WRONG. No AC at all, so you dont even get that to hope for.

Ja
Review №46

Web site open got there clised

Gi
Review №47

Liked it, nice historic place, the signs, statues tell that good history of Niagara Falls,NY.

Ka
Review №48

The information was wonderful.. But they need to spend some fixing it up.. Update it.. The lights were out all over.. But the info was cool to learn

Au
Review №49

Love it

Jo
Review №50

Reasonably priced. Mostly interesting.

Su
Review №51

Guys, if u r on vacation thn should never miss any historical places. Well, this Museum is also not really that big, but nice to visit. Do have look..

So
Review №52

The wax figures come to life at night and run amok. I have proof.

Ja
Review №53

It is very old school, but that is what a wax museum is supposed to be. Its just like the movies and just creepy enough. The best part is the history and the stories of people who went over the falls. I had a 10 year old, 6 year old and 4 year old with me and they love it!

Iv
Review №54

There was no heat in the building. You couldnt see half the museum because the lights werent on. Would not go back.

Ju
Review №55

Scary wax figures but had fun taking pics w them

Jo
Review №56

Over priced and run down.

Ma
Review №57

My wife and I were happy to see the wax museum was still here. Its a wax museum we enjoyed the tour. Alot of information about the history of the falls.

Te
Review №58

It was a cool place

ta
Review №59

Horrible! It wasnt worth our time. I felt like we were taken for our money. The wax figures were horribly done. After seeing the second wax figure, I asked for our money back. The young girl that ran the desk said sorry and thats it. She wasnt to eager to help us when we arrived, like it was a chore to help us. I asked for a FB page to give them a review she asked two other workers and came back and asked if it was a good or bad review (after complaing she had to ask), I told her horrible. She told us google and walked away. Not one other customer was around, that should have been our warning.

Br
Review №60

This was ok, I enjoyed the different things I learned about Niagra Falls, but there was a whole lot of religious reference which was interesting. It was very cold inside actually...not sure if thats because of the wax figures but couldve been slightly warmer...

Ch
Review №61

Its a three dollars a preson type museum but I like it.

Ka
Review №62

My family and I loved it. Fun, affordable and cool history.

Da
Review №63

I love this place what a beautiful place

Do
Review №64

Great value for the cost. Very nice employees.

JD
Review №65

It is worth seeing, alot of great history but the place could use a real good cleaning and needs to be aired out!

Ch
Review №66

Did not go in. From outside you can tell there is not much to see. But if you have never been to one, I guess you can give it a try.

Ez
Review №67

The wax figures looked so fake. It would be a blast for any history major but for a ordinary family taking funny pictures is the only way its entertaining.

Ki
Review №68

The place is not kept up or worth the money.

pu
Review №69

Me and the family visted this museum.It was an interesting and fun experience for all of us.

Ji
Review №70

Lots of fun

Se
Review №71

Was something to do kind of dated also noticed you need to update your Presidential wall youre missing Trump

Ro
Review №72

My wife and I really enjoyed the museum.

Wi
Review №73

Old and outdated, but its cheap so maybe worthwhile to kill some time.

Sc
Review №74

This is less of a wax museum and more of a regular museum with a bunch of mannequins. If youre looking for a wax museum, go to Clifton Hill; this isnt very entertaining.

Ad
Review №75

Very old and not maintained well

Wi
Review №76

Really educational

Be
Review №77

Go just for the pure oddity of it all. Bring a camera.

An
Review №78

Interesting facts

Jo
Review №79

It was so much fun with the kids. We found out things we never new.

Fr
Review №80

Not worth it

Pe
Review №81

Very cool

de
Review №82

The place could use a lot of updating....Did have a lot of historical facts.

Fe
Review №83

Great

MA
Review №84

Educational

E
Review №85

Pretty cool

Ja
Review №86

Just dont do it.

Mo
Review №87

Good

Kr
Review №88

Needs updated

Il
Review №89

Needs cleaning

Ke
Review №90

Kinda neat

ka
Review №91

Ok, but not that good

Ry
Review №92

If your family abandons you for Canada because you forgot to renew your passport; this museum is a lifesaver.

Pr
Review №93

Nothing special to offer just handful of wax statue

As
Review №94

Kind of cheesy but informational

SH
Review №95

If you have time then you can visit it.

Je
Review №96

Realistic expressions on the statues

Su
Review №97

Tried to go here on Thursday November 17th at 7pm and come to find out you were closed. Online says your open until 9. Upset I even paid for parking.

Fe
Review №98

So lifelike

Jo
Review №99

Not worth the $$.

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  • Address:303 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, United States
  • Site:https://m.mainstreethub.com/index.php/niagarawaxmuseum/SZQLZ/
  • Phone:+1 716-285-1271
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • History museum
  • Wax museum
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–8:30pm
  • Tuesday:10am–8:30pm
  • Wednesday:10am–8:30pm
  • Thursday:10am–8:30pm
  • Friday:10am–8:30pm
  • Saturday:10am–5pm
  • Sunday:10am–5pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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