Potter's Wax Museum, St. Augustine

Name: Potter's Wax Museum
Address: 17 King St, St. Augustine, 32084, United States

#23 among attractions in St. Augustine

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The Potter's Wax Museum is located at 31 Orange Street, St. Augustine, Florida, United States. It houses over 160 wax sculptures covering a wide range of real and fictitious figures, including famous politicians, entertainers, horror characters, historical personalities, sports stars and other celebrities. George L. Potter established the collection in 1948 and the attraction is the first wax museum in the United States. ()

Established: 1948 (76 years ago)Coordinates: 29°53'32"N, 81°18'43"W

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17 King StOld CitySt. Augustine 32084 United States

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Potter's Wax Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Medieval Torture Museum, Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, Lightner Museum, Ximenez-Fatio House.

~940 ftN
Museum, History museum
Medieval Torture Museum, St. Augustine
5 min walk • The Medieval Torture Museum in St. Augustine, Florida, offers a spine-chilling glimpse into the gruesome practices of the past. This unique museum presents an extensive collection of replica torture instruments and devices, each accompanied by informative displays that...
~290 ftNW
Church, Hispanic colonial architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, St. Augustine
2 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is a historic landmark and a centerpiece of religious life in the oldest European-established city in the United States, St. Augustine, Florida. This cathedral is not only a place of worship but also a testament to the city's...
~810 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Lightner Museum, St. Augustine
4 min walk • The Lightner Museum is a museum of antiques, mostly American Gilded Age pieces, housed within the historic Hotel Alcazar building in downtown St. Augustine. This 1887 Spanish Renaissance Revival style building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~450 ftS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Ximenez-Fatio House, St. Augustine
3 min walk • Ximenez-Fatio House Museum is one of the best-preserved and most authentic Second Spanish Period residential buildings in St. Augustine, Florida. In 1973, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It was designated a Florida Heritage Landmark in 2012.
~1040 ftW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Villa Zorayda Museum, St. Augustine
6 min walk • Villa Zorayda is a house at 83 King Street in St. Augustine, Florida. Built in 1883 by the eccentric Boston millionaire Franklin W. Smith as his winter home, it was inspired by the 12th-century Moorish Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain.
~680 ftS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
O'Reilly House, St. Augustine
4 min walk • The O'Reilly House, known officially known as the Father Miguel O'Reilly House Museum, and also known as the House of Don Lorenzo de Leon, is a historic home in St. Augustine, Florida. It is located at 131 Aviles Street. On October 15, 1974, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
1.2 miN
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Old St. Johns County Jail, St. Augustine
30 min walk • The Old Jail is a historic jail in St. Augustine, Florida. It is located at 167 San Marco Avenue. On August 27, 1987, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The St. Johns County Jail now serves as the Old Jail Museum.
~400 ftW
Museum, History museum
Government House, St. Augustine
2 min walk • Government House, also known as Governor's House, is located at 48 King Street in St. Augustine, Florida, adjacent to the Plaza de la Constitución. The building, constructed of coquina, served as the governor's official residence from c. 1710 during the First Spanish Period...
~1350 ftE
Historic walking areas, Bridge
Bridge of Lions, St. Augustine
7 min walk • The Bridge of Lions is a double-leaf bascule bridge that spans the Intracoastal Waterway in St. Augustine, Florida, United States. A part of State Road A1A, it connects downtown St. Augustine to Anastasia Island across Matanzas Bay. A pair of copies of the marble Medici lions guard the bridge, begun in 1925 and completed in 1927.
~890 ftW
Universities and schools
Flagler College, St. Augustine
5 min walk • Flagler College is a private liberal arts college in St. Augustine, Florida. It was founded in 1968 and offers 33 undergraduate majors and one master's program. It also has a campus in Tallahassee.
~140 ftSE
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Spanish Military Hospital Museum, St. Augustine
1 min walk • The Spanish Military Hospital Museum is located at 3 Aviles Street, St. Augustine, Florida. The museum covers the Second Spanish Period medical practices. The museum is open seven days a week from 9am to 5pm.

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Which popular attractions are close to Potter's Wax Museum?

Nearby attractions include Spanish Military Hospital Museum, St. Augustine (1 min walk), Trinity Parish, St. Augustine (2 min walk), Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, St. Augustine (2 min walk), Segui-Kirby Smith House, St. Augustine (2 min walk).