wax museum

noun

1. a museum containing wax effigies of famous persons, especially historical figures, usually in scenes associated with their lives.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wax museum¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

The National Wax Museum Plus in Dublin will also memorialize O’Connor with a wax figure — but not without some more work.

From Los Angeles Times

According to Cohen, that work included reviewing the particulars of a deal to add Melania's likeness to Madame Tussauds wax museum.

From Salon

My sister and I entered the scary exhibit at a wax museum on one of the outings we last took together.

From Los Angeles Times

Depardieu, 74, has faced renewed scrutiny in the wake of the documentary, including new accusations of sexual assault, the stripping of several international honors and the removal of a likeness of him from the Musée Grévin, a Paris wax museum.

From New York Times

A life-size representation of one of France's best-known actors, 74, had been on display at the Parisian wax museum since 1981.

From BBC