- Attraction: Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center
- Location: 1808 21st Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC
- Industry: Museum
- Website: https://www.hollywoodwaxentertainment.com/myrtle-beach-sc-attractions/hollywood-wax-museum/
When you spot the massive 40,000-pound Great Ape of Myrtle Beach scaling the building at Broadway at the Beach, you’ll know you’ve found your next adventure.
The Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center delivers three distinct attractions under one roof, making it a perfect rainy-day escape or when you need a break from the sun and sand.
You’ll get incredibly close to lifelike celebrity figures, navigate through a challenging mirror maze, and face off against zombies in an immersive scare experience that will get your heart racing.
Celebrity Photo Opportunities
The Wax Figures: These hand-sculpted celebrities look so realistic that you’ll swear they might start talking to you. From Elvis and Prince to Lady Gaga and George Clooney, the resemblances are amazingly well done – though a few figures like Carrie Underwood and Bradley Cooper could use some updating to capture their current looks more accurately.
Interactive Props: You’ll find fedoras, cocktail glasses, microphones, tiaras, and even wedding dresses at various prop stations throughout the museum. The Frank Sinatra display comes complete with his signature fedora and cocktail glass, while other celebrities have their own themed accessories for memorable photos.
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Keep Exploring →Two-Story Gallery: The museum spans two floors filled with A-list celebrities, Academy Award winners, musical superstars, and pop culture icons. You’ll see everything from a NASCAR winner’s circle to horror villains, giving you plenty of variety for your photo sessions.
Special Features: Beyond the traditional wax figures, you’ll discover a prop vault filled with movie memorabilia, a laser maze that challenges your agility, and even a giant piano you can play with your feet.
Hannah’s Maze Of Mirrors Adventure
The Challenge: This isn’t your typical funhouse – you’ll need to break Ugly Hetty’s spell and save Princess Hannah while navigating hundreds of mirrored walls and archways. Some sections create infinite reflections in every direction, making it genuinely disorienting.
Interactive Experience: The maze features hexed chambers designed to prevent your royal escape, adding a storyline element that makes the challenge more engaging than a simple mirror maze. Most people spend about 15 minutes working their way through, though some find it more challenging than others.
Outbreak: Dread The Undead Experience
Zombie Scenario: You’ll step into Chemacorp’s biotech lab where a military experiment has gone terribly wrong, turning test subjects and research staff into aggressive zombies. Your mission involves cleanup and disposal in a labyrinth of utility hallways and makeshift containment cells.
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Discover MoreScare Factor: This attraction is genuinely scary – many visitors don’t make it through the first section. You’ll encounter glowing blue eyes, puffs of the Alpha Strain zombie virus, and aggressive undead creatures throughout the facility’s testing areas, morgue, and rotting basement.
Atmosphere & Experience
Building Design: The exterior giant ape immediately signals you’re in for something fun and theatrical. Inside, the Hollywood theme carries throughout with red carpet walkways and movie set-style displays that make you feel like you’re part of the entertainment industry.
Photo-Friendly Setup: Everything is designed for social media sharing, from the dramatic lighting on the wax figures to the props and backdrops. You’ll want to bring your camera or phone to capture memories with your favorite celebrities.
Multi-Attraction Layout: The three experiences flow together well, though you can choose to skip any that don’t appeal to you. The wax museum is definitely the main draw, with the other two serving as fun add-ons.
Other Considerations
Pricing Structure: The All-Access Pass typically runs $36.99-$39.99 for adults and $19.99 for children ages 4-11, which includes all three attractions. While some find this pricey for the experience length, others appreciate getting three activities for one ticket price.
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Keep Exploring →Time Investment: Plan for about an hour total – roughly 45 minutes in the wax museum taking photos, 15 minutes in the mirror maze, and whatever time you can handle in the zombie experience. The whole visit is very manageable and won’t eat up your entire day.
Gift Shop Pricing: The on-site gift shop tends to be expensive, so budget accordingly if you want souvenirs. You’ll find typical tourist items and some Hollywood-themed merchandise.
Accessibility: The facility has an elevator for wheelchair access to different levels, including the downstairs zombie experience, making it accessible for visitors with mobility needs.
Best Times To Visit: Weekdays and earlier in the day tend to be less crowded, giving you more space and time for photos without waiting for other groups to move along.
Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center
📍 1808 21st Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
