Panoptikum - Das Wachsfigurenkabinett

About this experience

Panoptikum Wax Museum Tickets Germany's oldest wax museum awaits you in the heart of Hamburg. The Panoptikum houses over 120 meticulously crafted wax figures spanning celebrity culture, history, politics and science. Each figure takes nearly two years to create, resulting in startlingly lifelike representations that bring famous faces within arm's reach. You'll encounter global superstars like Angelina Jolie alongside German personalities such as Otto Waalkes and Angela Merkel. The museum goes beyond celebrity culture with educational displays about the wax-making process, anatomical exhibits, and some genuinely unusual figures including the towering 2.27-metre-tall Mariedl and a three-eyed man that showcases the limits of artistic imagination. Highlights Over 120 lifelike wax figures of celebrities, historical figures and unique personalities Behind-the-scenes look at wax figure creation with tools, materials and video demonstrations The giant woman Mariedl standing at 2.27 metres tall Medical-anatomical cabinet with educational human anatomy exhibits Scary corner featuring mysterious and chilling wax displays Photo opportunities throughout the museum with realistic celebrity figures Plan Your Visit to Panoptikum Wax Museum The museum welcomes visitors of all ages and provides audio guides in both German and English. Photography is permitted throughout, so bring your camera for those perfect celebrity selfies. The venue accommodates pushchairs and welcomes guide dogs and service animals. Hamburg offers plenty more attractions within walking distance of the Panoptikum. Consider exploring Hamburg harbour cruises to see the city from the water, or venture into the historic Speicherstadt warehouse district for a taste of Hamburg's maritime heritage.

Highlights

• Explore Germany’s oldest waxworks, the Panoptikum in Hamburg, home to more than 120 life-like figures of celebrities
• The waxworks showcases figurines of celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Otto Waalkes, Angela Merkel and many others
• Learn the art of creating wax figures by professionals
• A scary corner and a medical-anatomical cabinet complete the exhibition.

What is included

• Admission to the Panoptikum Audio guide (German or English)

Before you go

Before visiting Panoptikum - Das Wachsfigurenkabinett, consider the following tips. Bring your camera to capture memories with the life-like wax figures. Wear comfortable shoes as you'll be walking through the exhibition. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time to account for security checks and ticket collection. The venue is wheelchair accessible, but it's recommended to book a wheelchair-accessible ticket in advance. Please note that food and drinks are not allowed inside the exhibition.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience. Within 24 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.