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National Wax Museum Plus

The Armory, Foster Place | Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland
353 (0)1 671 8373
Ranked #130 of 222 attractions in Dublin
3.0 of 5 stars 91 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Owner description: The National Wax Museum Plus located in the historical Armoury Building at the heart of Dublin's city centre is Dublin's newest and most interactive...... more » Owner description: The National Wax Museum Plus located in the historical Armoury Building at the heart of Dublin's city centre is Dublin's newest and most interactive visitor attraction promising a fun filled day out for all.The National Wax Museum Plus offers a museum experience unlike any other, whether you are young or old, a culture vulture or fun seeker, star struck or star studded, featuring the Wax Factor and recording Studio a Science exhibition, The time vaults of Irish history plus all your favorite superstars and much much more! The National Wax Museum Plus is the ultimate entertainment experience for all. « less
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meath
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Hi went to visit the wax musuem, just for something to do, had been 15 years ago as a child and returned with my partner as he has never been. Entry 12 euro which was fair enough but was a little disappointed, the location is probably the only change I could see.[unfortunetely there is a very strong urine smell outside... More

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Castlebar, Ireland
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75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

You might know some of the characters here depending on where you are from. It will not take long to see all thats on offer. More

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Letterkenny, Ireland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

The wax models are very life-like and very well done. Only €12 for adults so not expensive and worth every penny. More

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Athens, Greece
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

It is not compearable to Mme Tussauds`, but it is very good for what it is. Visitors will have also the opportunity to hear a history about what they are seing. More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

!2 Euros per adult. If you don't know your Irish politicians and literary artists you will be disappointed. Does not come close to Madadme Tussauds. Even the hall of fame was awful More

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Co. Kildare,
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Visited here yesterday with 2 adults & 2 teenagers. I used vouchers, instead of buying tickets. If I'd had to hand over €35 I would have been very upset. The building is quite higgledy-piggledy - the rooms are small can only fit 8 or so people at a time. Made it a bit frustrating trying to see them. Also, the... More

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York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Not worth the money and the wax figures were disappointing More

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Conil de la Frontera, Spain
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

something for the whole family.spent entire morning there.lovely cafe.staff very friendly and informative.would go again. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

some good pieces in a lovely building but quite a few figures did not look so great. Also, a lot of space still, and few modern figures. Has potential to improve. Staff friendly and helpful. More

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Galway
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Went here last summer with the kids. Have to say the old building it was in was a lot better. This place is terrible and very wheelchair unfriendly. The kids did not like it and to be honest it was embarrassing to think this is what we (Irish) have to offer in terms of a wax museum. Makes me feel... More

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