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.

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Hollywood Wax Museum
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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.

Weekday mornings (best)
Year-round · Indoor - N/A
Smaller crowds and shorter lines early in the week and right when the museum opens make for the most comfortable visit.
Peak times (busy)
June-August, December and weekends · Indoor - N/A
Summer months, weekends and holiday periods draw families and tourists - expect longer waits and busier galleries.

Weather & Climate near Hollywood Wax Museum #

Climate

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.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 88 mm of rain.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 26°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 29°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 30°

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 29°

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 27°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

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