Ireland’s first wax museum was set up in 1804 by the famous Madame Tussaud and has had many reincarnations since. It is now one of the most popular visitor attractions in Dublin.
No wax museum would be complete without its very own Chambers of Horror. Located in the basement of the museum, visitors can bravely enter at their own risk and experience the weird and wonderful world of horror.
Feel your heart pounding and your hands sweating as you come face to face with the infamous Buffalo Bill, Hannibal Lector or Dracula but who knows, anything can happen in the Chambers of Horror. Will you make it out alive or flee running and screaming?
Bram Stoker’s Dracula
The Chambers of Horror also pays tribute to the great Dublin writer Bram Stoker. Stoker wrote his famous novel Dracula at his home in Clontarf, close to Dublin’s city centre. A wax figure of Count Dracula sleeping in his coffin lies in wait for his next victim here in the Chambers of Horror. Watch out it could be you!
Silence of the Lambs
There is a dedicated section in the Chambers of Horror for the Silence of the Lambs and the Hannibal Movies. Here is where the classic movies come to life quite literary as many of the exhibits are animatronic. So it is safe to say this one is not for those faint of heart! Note : The Chambers of Horror does have an adult theme throughout, therefore there is parental advisory for those under the age of 16.
For different events, certain times of the year and for Night at the Wax Museum we do have live actors in the Chambers of Horror. Please ask at reception on admission or call in advance to find out.
Murder Mystery Tour
Upon arrival, you will receive a pack containing all the information you need to start your adventure. This pack will include a map of the museum, a list of suspects, and a series of clues that will lead you through the museum’s exhibition and help you unravel the mystery.
As you move through the exhibits, you will encounter lifelike wax figures of famous murderers and detectives, each with their own unique story. You will need to pay close attention to the details and use your deductive skills to piece together the clues and identify the culprit.
Where? The National Wax Museum Plus, Westmoreland Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland
How Much? Adult from €16.50, Child (Under 12) from €11.50, Student/ Senior from €14.50
