Hollywood Wax Museum
Museum Celebrity wax museum attraction on Hollywood Boulevard
On Hollywood Boulevard, the Hollywood Wax Museum displays celebrity wax figures and staged photo opportunities for visitors touring the Walk of Fame.
How to Get to Hollywood Wax Museum #
The Hollywood Wax Museum is on Hollywood Boulevard at Highland Avenue near Hollywood & Highland in Los Angeles. It’s a short walk (1-3 minutes) from the Hollywood/Highland Metro station on the B Line (formerly the Red Line); several Metro bus routes also serve Hollywood Boulevard. By car it’s roughly 8-10 miles (about 13-16 km) northwest from downtown Los Angeles via US‑101 or surface streets; street parking and nearby paid lots are common in the Hollywood area.
Tips for Visiting Hollywood Wax Museum #
- Buy timed‑entry or skip‑the‑line tickets online and aim for early morning (right at opening) to photograph exhibits with fewer people and avoid the peak tourist crush on Hollywood Boulevard.
- Combine a visit with nearby attractions on Hollywood Boulevard (Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame) but leave time to explore the museum's multiple themed sets and photo opportunities-many visitors spend less time than the exhibits deserve.
Best Time to Visit Hollywood Wax Museum #
The Hollywood Wax Museum is best visited on weekday mornings (year-round) to avoid peak crowds and long lines.
Weather & Climate near Hollywood Wax Museum #
Hollywood Wax Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 88 mm of rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).