Musée Grévin
(Wax Museum)
Musée Grévin is a world famous wax museum that brings history to life with its amazingly life-like replica's of historical and contemporary individuals
The Musée Grévin is one of the most entertaining museums and attractions you'll find in Paris. It is a world famous wax museum that has been operating since 1882. The exhibits are suitable for people of all ages and interests. Located on the Grands Boulevards in the 19th arrondissement on the right side bank of the River Seine, Musée Grévin is easy to access.
The Musée Grévin is one of the oldest wax museums in the world and was started by Arthur Meyer, a journalist working for Le Gaulois. The museum contains an enormous variety and number of wax figures that are extremely life-like. The museum actually employs a number of real live actors to pose among the wax figurines, pretending to be part of the exhibit, and stand absolutely dead still and then all of a sudden they will come to life with often hilarious results as some people get a fright and run while others merely find it rather amusing, many find the reactions of the others amusing as well.
There is a great deal to see at the Musée Grévin and it is not all just famous Hollywood actors, there are also many sports personalities as well as some very interesting characters from different periods throughout history. One of the most popular segments of the entire museum is the French history section.
The French history section features many interesting displays of wax figures in tableau. There is a very interesting mix of history that includes some very dark and often rather macabre events as well as more positive ones. One of the most macabre displays of all is the tableau of the very famous murder of Jean Paul Marat by Charlotte Corday which actually uses real life props, the actual murder weapon, a knife and the actual bath in which he was murdered.
Nearby attraction: Palais Garnier
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes.Musée Grévin (Wax Museum) Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Address: 10 Bd Montmartre, 75009 Paris, France
Phone: 01 47 70 85 05
Official Website: Musée Grévin (Wax Museum)
Musée Grévin (Wax Museum) Reviews
Rated out of 5
Nice, but not on the same level as Madame Tussauds
Grevin Museum is a nice place to visit, but if you compare it with Madame Tussauds, it unfortunately falls a bit short. There are fewer figures, and many of them may not be familiar to the average tourist. On top of that, some celebrities don’t look much like the originals.
That said, the atmosphere is pleasant, everything is clean and comfortable, and the staff are polite and welcoming. Overall, it’s still an enjoyable visit, just don’t expect the same wow effect as in Madame Tussauds.
Dmytro Maliuk - 2 weeks ago
This was one of the best museums that my kids loved
Would not compare it with Madame Tussaud but it was great for the kids
Would love to take them back and the games were ok as well but quality of the figures are not super good
Tihomir Todorov - 2 months ago
Free with the Go City Pass — otherwise, I might not have found it, but I’m so glad I did! One of the best attractions in Paris. Lots of interactive fun. Highly recommended!
Dmitry G. - 4 months ago
I think the quality of the wax statues was too poor. They don't look real nor alike the characters. The lighting show was boring. 27.50 euros for this? No way! The ticket is way too overpriced for what they're offering. I regret going in.
Jenny Chun - 3 months ago
A wax museum in Paris is wonderful. I was last there 25 years ago. Now there have been wonderful developments. It is a perfect museum. I recommend it.
Birol Meric - 5 months ago
Directions
| Metro / RER Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| M8 or M9 | Grands Boulevards | 2 minutes |
| M3 | Bourse | 6 minutes |
| M7 | Le Peletier | 8 minutes |
How to get to Musée Grévin (Wax Museum) by Metro / RER
By Metro: Take Metro line 8 or 9 to Grands Boulevards Station and walk west on Blvd Montmartre. The Grévin is just a brief walk west of the station on the right hand side of the road (2 minutes) or take Metro Line 3 to Bourse Station and walk straight north on Rue Vivienne to Blvd Montmartre; cross over and look for the Museum entrance to your right (6 minutes) or take Metro Line 7 to Le Peletier Station and walk south along Rue Drouot (just east of the Metro exit) to Blvd Montmartre and go left (east) and watch for the museum entrance on the left.
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Wax likeness of Leonard de Vince at Musée Grévin cc licensed photo by gadl -
Photo Credit: D-Stanley - cc license via Flickr
