Barcelona Wax Museum

The Wax Museum (Museu de Cera de Barcelona in Catalan) is located in the city centre not too far from the Columbus Monument and the sea. This is definitely a stop not to be missed when planning a visit to the city as here you can not only admire almost 200 figures of famous and historical personalities, but also visit a fabulous palace from 1867.

The neoclassical building, in fact, has great artistic and architectural value as it was the headquarters of the Bank of Barcelona until the 1970s. In 1973, once the Bank had moved out, the owner Enrique Alarcón decided to turn the Palace into a wax museum. Smaller and more famous than the Wax Museum in London, the Barcelona Museum takes its visitors through elegantly furnished rooms that in part still preserve details of when the bank was based here.

Things to do at the Barcelona Wax Museum

The Wax Museum in Barcelona offers a tour that allows visitors to admire many reproductions of historical and literary figures and personalities from the world of cinema and current affairs with a focus on Spanish exponents. The museum boasts three floors and the visit takes in 28 rooms that have been divided by themes. Access to the site is via a neoclassical grand staircase that was the former entrance to the Bank.

Among the most important rooms on the ground floor is the Sala Barcelona, which allows visitors to learn more about the Spanish city by admiring the statues of the emblematic characters that made its history. The visit continues with the Recital Hall, which retains some of the original furnishings and displays statues of many current personalities such as the Spanish and UK royals, as well as other celebrities.

Also not to be missed is a visit to the Blinded Room, which was the most important room of the Bank of Barcelona as gold and valuables of the citizens were kept here; much of the furniture from its former function has been preserved in the room.

On the second floor are rooms with reproductions of important personalities from the worlds of painting, music, science and literature. There is also a section dedicated to pop singers and the most famous personalities of the 21st century.

On the third floor there is a section dedicated to the famous TV series ‘The Iron Throne’ and the Passage of Horrors. This last room is reserved only for the most courageous as it reconstructs the history of some of the most famous assassins on our planet.

El Bosc de les Fades Café

For a very special break after visiting the Wax Museum, we recommend stopping at ‘El Bosc de les Fades‘, a café located right next to the museum site. The peculiarity of this Café is that everything has been designed and created to recreate a real Fairy Wood. Entering here one can find various statues, trees and waiters in costumes that make the setting truly magical and spectacular. It is worth a visit, especially if you are in the company of children.

Tickets for the Wax Museum in Barcelona

To access the Wax Museum you need to buy an entrance ticket: if you buy the Barcelona Card or Barcelona Card Express you will get a reduction on the entrance fee. There are also reductions for children aged between 6 and 16 and the over-65s, while children under 6 get in for free.

Skip the Line Ticket for the Wax Museum

If you want to avoid queues at ticket offices or like to plan your itinerary before you leave, we recommend that you buy your ticket directly online.

Visiting Hours

The Wax Museum in Barcelona is open every day with the following hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 10:30 to 19:00 (last admission at 18:00)
• Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 10:30 to 20:00 (last admission at 19:00).

How to get to the Wax Museum in Barcelona

The best way to reach the Wax Museum is on foot or by public transport. The nearest metro station is Drassanes (Line L3), alternatively there is also Plaza Catalunya (lines L1 and L3) which is a 15-minute walk away. Bus lines that stop near the Wax Museum are 59, D20, H14, V13 and V17. For those arriving by car, it is important to know that there is no free parking around the museum, but there are several car parks with hourly rates.