Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf

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Address:145 Jefferson St.
San Francisco, California
Tel: (800) 439-4305

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Get up close and personal with famous artists, world leaders, athletes and musicians. Meet the wax figures of celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, O.J. Simpson, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and many more in one of the world's most visited spots.

The Wax Museum, located at 145 Jefferson St San Francisco, is a vital and changing San Francisco attraction opened by Thomas Fong in 1963 from a renovated chicken feed warehouse. The original building has recently been replaced by a $15 million, 100,000 square foot showplace in which the historic 100 year old design is preserved. The traditional San Francisco architecture features spectacular domes, ornate bay windows, ornamental metalwork and complex roof lines, all enhanced by the artistic use of brick, stucco, metal and glass.

Today, The Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf is one of the world's largest wax museums, and continues to show all aspects of life from the Chamber of Horrors to the inspiring Hall of Religion. It includes such spectacular exhibits as the historic Library of U.S. Presidents, the Recreation of King Tut's Tomb and the Palace of Living Art. The fun atmosphere here is perfect for kids of all ages, and children are sure to encounter many personalities they know and love. Once here, be sure to take advantage of the great crabs and clam chowder sold right outside on the Wharf.