National Wax Museum Plus

Temple Bar


More a mini history museum in wax than Dublin's version of Madame Tussauds. The quality of the waxworks remains inconsistent – some look like the result of a hastily conceived school project. Still, the Chamber of Horrors (Dracula has a starring role) is pretty good, while late 2019 saw the addition of a Game of Thrones exhibit. The 'plus' in the name refers to the interactive use of video and music. Buy tickets online for a 10% discount.


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Nearby Temple Bar attractions

1. Icon Factory

0.07 MILES

This artists' collective in the heart of Temple Bar hosts exhibitions on Ireland’s cultural heritage. You’ll find colourful, unique souvenirs celebrating…

2. Daniel O'Connell Statue

0.09 MILES

The big daddy of O'Connell St's collection of statuary is the 'Liberator' himself, Daniel O'Connell (1775–1847), whose massive bronze bulk soars high…

3. Dining Hall

0.11 MILES

The dining hall was originally designed in 1743 by Richard Cassels (aka Castle), but dismantled 15 years later because of problems caused by inadequate…

4. Bank of Ireland

0.12 MILES

A sweeping Palladian pile occupying one side of College Green, this magnificent building was the Irish Parliament House until 1801 and was the first…

6. Chapel

0.12 MILES

Clockwise round Front Sq from the Front Gate, the first building is the chapel, built in 1798 to plans made in 1787 by the architect Sir William Chambers …

7. Oliver Goldsmith Statue

0.13 MILES

Imposing statue of Anglo-Irish novelist and playwright Oliver Goldsmith (1728–74), who wrote The Vicar of Wakefield.

8. Front Gate

0.14 MILES

The main entrance to Trinity College was built in the 1870s to replace the 1759 original and was completely refurbished in 2014.