About Wax World Museum
Wax World Museum is a cultural attraction located at Gandhi Circle in Goa Velha, Old Goa. It is recognized as India's second wax museum and features over 30 life-size wax statues depicting famous personalities from Indian culture, heritage, and religion. The museum includes a 22-foot-long sculpture of The Last Supper weighing 500 kilograms. Exhibits are crafted using paraffin wax with natural hair and artificial eyes and teeth.
Visitors guide
Visitors can view over 30 life-size wax figures of Indian cultural and historical icons, including Mahatma Gandhi and Radha Krishna. A central exhibit is a 22-foot-long, 500-kilogram wax sculpture of The Last Supper. Guided tours in English and Hindi explain the significance and creation process of the statues. The museum also houses a gift shop selling candles and an educational 'Say No to Drugs' statue illustrating drug side effects.
Key highlights
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Over 30 life-size wax statues of Indian cultural and religious personalities
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22-foot-long, 500-kilogram wax sculpture of The Last Supper
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Guided tours available in English and Hindi
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Statues crafted from paraffin wax with natural hair and artificial eyes
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Educational 'Say No to Drugs' exhibit demonstrating side effects
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On-site gift shop selling decorative candles
History of Wax World Museum
Inaugurated on July 5, 2008, by MLA Pandurang Madkaikar, it is India's second wax museum and was founded by Shreeji Bhaskaran, who also established India's first wax museum in Ooty.
Culture & Context
The museum serves as a cultural repository highlighting contributions of various personalities to Indian society through wax artistry, blending modern entertainment with the historical richness of Old Goa.
Route
| By air | Approximately 27 km from Dabolim Airport and 45 km from Mopa Airport |
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