Barcelona Wax Museum: practical information

In the Barcelona Wax MuseumMore than 360 figures of famous personalities and film protagonists impress visitors.

Today, I'd like to take you on a detailed tour of this place.

Here we go!

Barcelona Wax Museum: article summary

The Barcelona Wax Museum at a glance

Each of the 28 rooms of the Barcelona Wax Museum has its own purpose. You'll see personalities from Hispanic-Catalan and European history, as well as internationally renowned figures such as :

• Barak Obama
• Lionel Messi
• Albert Einstein
• Brad Pitt
• Greta Thunberg
• Jack Nicholson
• Pablo Picasso and many others.

You'll also find characters from Hollywood movies such as Captain Jack Sparrow, the various protagonists of "Star Wars" or Joaquin Phoenix's wild card.

What's it like to visit Barcelona's wax museum?

The tour begins in the magnificent ground-floor hall. The first room after the hall is the Barcelona Hall. Here you can discover the personalities of Barcelona's history up close and personal.

If you follow the museum tour, you'll be greeted by the famous King Kong movie character in the jungle. The stairwell, dedicated to Catalonia and its culture, is more human. Here, you'll have the chance to see the castellersThe human towers, life-size with their construction: the castel.

The new wax museum also focuses on more topical subjects. Here, you'll find the room entitled "The Depth of the Sea", which is committed to the preservation of this unique habitat, and the room entitled "Climate Crisis", in which you can cope with the consequences of climate change. You'll find some of the biggest names in ecology, such as Greta Thunberg.

Two floors full of characters

On the second floor you will be confronted with famous personalities:

• musicians such as Freddie Mercury, Elton John
• Scientists like Albert Einstein or Stephen Hawking
• Artists like Salvador Dalí or Pablo Picasso
• Players such as Brad Pitt, Jack Nicholson, Jonny Depp or Tom Hanks with their movie characters.

The top floor is a little scary. Here, you'll find yourself in the Alley of Terrors, which will introduce you to various monsters of modern cinema. What's more, this room combines art and technology. You'll find yourself with the shadow of a friendly Frankenstein... following you and the ground moves beneath your feet.

The Wax Museum building, the former Bank of Barcelona

The museum is located in the small square accessible from the south side of the building. Las Ramblas by the little street Passatge de la Banca. You can't miss the kiosk selling tickets for Barcelona's wax museum.

Just look for the wax statue at the entrance to the building. The magnificent building, which has housed the Museu de Cera since 1973, was originally built in 1867 as the Museu de Cera. representative of the general credit bank "El Comercio".

The renovation of the former bank building was led by architect and scenographer Enrique Alarcón. His architecture has clearly benefited the museum's new look. Modern and interactive, you'll love evolve in this new place. What's more, the charm of the original palace has been preserved.

How do I get to the Barcelona Wax Museum?

To get there, you can borrow :

• Exit the metro at Drassanes station (L3)
• Visit tourist bus stopping at Columbus - Maritime Museum stop

For those wishing to travel with a rental carplease note thatparking nearby.

What are the opening hours?

You can visit Barcelona's wax museum:

• Every day 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

How much does admission cost?

To access this museum, you will need :

• 20 € per adult
• 16 € for children aged 6 to 16

Admission is free for children under 5.

If you've got a bit of time on your hands and want to get to know lots of personalities and take some fun photos, I'd recommend a trip to Barcelona's Wax Museum. You can spend an excellent afternoon with the family and enjoy the place to the full.