Wax Museum: Tickets and Tours

Have you ever dreamt of shaking Messi’s hand or robbing the most secure bank in Barcelona? At the Barcelona wax museum, your pipe dream becomes a reality as you are transported into outrageous scenes from history, taking selfies with your heroes and exploring far-off lands.

Get your Barcelona Wax Museum tickets to discover where art, history and culture collide in an epic and immersive environment, fostering a space for education and entertainment under one roof.

Discover more about the Wax Museum, one of the most exciting museums in Barcelona.

How much are Barcelona Wax Museum tickets?

There are four types of Barcelona wax museum tickets available:

• Adult: €21
• Child (6-16 years): €17
• Family pack (2 adults & 2 children): €59.90
• Reduced for wheelchair users: €18

Children under 6 can enter for free.

Are there any discounts?

People with reduced mobility are eligible for a €3 discount on ticket prices, as 2 rooms are not wheelchair-friendly.

Can you book in advance?

We always recommend booking your Barcelona Wax Museum ticket in advance online. This ensures you can enter the museum on the date and at the time that is most convenient for you, instead of being disappointed at the door.

What's the best Wax Museum tour?

Get the VIP treatment with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Barcelona’s Wax Museum. Your English-speaking guide will take you on a journey through major events in history but also enlighten you about the complex history of Catalonia, which is brilliantly captured in the museum.

You will also enjoy a glass of Spanish Cava and take a ride up the city’s oldest elevator, taking you to the top of the Columbus Monument. You will also get exclusive access to the museum’s workshop to see how these figures come to life.

What will you see inside the Wax Museum?

You might think that if you have seen one wax museum, you’ve seen them all, but Barcelona’s wax museum has gone above and beyond to establish a unique presence in the city. You will find dozens of iconic characters that hold a special place in Spain’s memory, both historic and contemporary. There is a special focus on Catalan history and the figures that shaped this region.

Even the building of the Wax Museum is housed in holds great historical significance and used to serve as the bank of Barcelona’s headquarters. The museum has 28 sets of figures in unique display rooms, matched together through historic events or cultural significance. Hundreds of artfully created wax figures depict scenes from history, inviting you in to become part of their moments frozen in time.

Hang out with rapscallions in the thieves and robbers vault or enter Kong’s jungle lair. See a human tower in the Catalan tribute room, or search the seven seas with fearsome pirates and plunderers. Sing with Elton, paint with Pablo or think with Einstein, all within feet of each other.

How can you travel there?

Barcelona’s Wax Museum is centrally located on La Rambla. The closest metro station is Drassanes with its L3 line and the 59, D20, H14, V13 and V17 bus routes all stop close to the museum.

When's it open?

The Barcelona Wax Museum's opening hours are as follows:

• Monday - Thursday: 10.30 AM to 7 PM
• Friday – Sunday: 10.30 AM to 8 PM

The last entry to the museum is an hour before closing time.

Is it wheelchair friendly?

The Barcelona Wax Museum has been adapted for people with reduced mobility, but two displays are not wheelchair-accessible. Therefore, people with mobility impairments are eligible for discounted tickets at the door.

What time of year should you visit the Wax Museum?

The best time to visit the Wax Museum in Barcelona is during the weekdays, especially in the mornings, when it is generally less crowded. For weather, spring (April-June) and fall (September-November) are considered the best times, as Barcelona tends to be more comfortable during these seasons.

Which other attractions can you visit in Barcelona?

• Dali Museum
• Gaudí's Casa Vicens
• Picasso Museum
• Poble Espanyol
• Fundació Joan Miró
• Erotic Museum
• Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya
• Museum of Illusions
• Museum of Contemporary Art (MACMA)
• Chocolate Museum
• Olympic & Sports Museum

Travel tips

• Consider buying your Barcelona Wax Museum tickets online to avoid queues at the entrance.
• The Wax Museum is located near the end of La Rambla, a famous pedestrian street, so plan a walk along this route for a fuller Barcelona experience.
• It can take a couple of hours to explore the museum, so wear comfortable shoes.
• Barcelona can get hot, especially in the summer, so bring a water bottle.