The unique experience

The one and only museum in Kanyakumari that is dedicated to works of wax is the well-known Wax Museum, counted as one among the top places to visit in Kanyakumari. It is a place perfect for visiting with young kids as they are most expected to go berserk seeing the wax statues of their favorite personalities. The wax models or replicas are ditto copy and you will not be able to make the distinction between real and fake when you come here. It is on lines with Madam Tussaud’s in London, but in no way inferior to it. Different kinds of historical figures are installed here which makes visiting it fun and interesting. 

About

The Wax Museum is situated inside Kanyakumari’s Bay Watch Water and Amusement Park. It was opened for the public on the 24th of December in the year 2005 and has since become the most visited spots for families. Here, you can enjoy looking at lifelike wax statues of Bollywood heroes like Shahrukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, while at the same time revel in looking at Rajni sir’s unmistakably styled wax idol. In addition, you can also see figurines of political figures of India like Indira Gandhi as well as Mahatma Gandhi along with international celebrities like Jackie Chan as well as Arnold Schwarzenegger. Mother Teresa’s statue of wax looks realistic as well. Hence, it emerges as a noteworthy highlight in Kanyakumari tour packages.

More about the place

This museum was India’s first wax museum that was launched way back in 2005. The whole nitty-gritty of this museum is based on London’s Madame Tussaud’s and attracts people from all over the state as well as from other places. Apart from the personalities mentioned above, you can also spot real-looking replicas of Dr. Manmohan Singh and Michael Jackson. 

Wax Museum Kanyakumari ticket price

The ticket price for entering one of the most attractive top places in Kanyakumari, aka the Wax Museum, is Rs. 50 per head for adults, while for children; the rate is fixed at Rs. 40. 

Kanyakumari to Wax Museum distance

The distance between Kanyakumari and the museum is only 2.4 kilometers. Visitors can reach the museum in only five minutes.  

What else?

You will be left awestruck looking at the 3-dimensional paintings that dot the wax museum, thereby making it look more attractive and interesting. Most kids would fall in love with the 3D films that are shown at the museum. 

How to reach

Distance in kilometers from: Kanyakumari railway station - 1.3 kilometer and Kanyakumari Bus Stand-1.4 kilometer