Museo de Cera is Madrid’s wax museum at Plaza de Colón, with more than 450 figures across over 40 rooms. The displays include historical figures, Spanish personalities and well-known people from around the world, arranged in themed settings. You can add QR-code activities with information about the figures, then take on the horror section and the Horror Train ride. Guided tours bring context to the exhibits. Allow extra time if you plan to use the QR features, which can load slowly.
Figures across 40 rooms
Museo de Cera opened in Madrid in 1972. Its collection has more than 450 wax figures spread across over 40 rooms on two floors. The displays include historical figures, notable Spanish personalities and famous people from around the world.
The museum updates its figures to include prominent people of the present day. Rooms use different themes and settings, so the figures appear in varied contexts. Some displays may be easier to interpret if you already know the people or stories they refer to.
Horror, rides and interactive features
The horror-themed section is a compact part of the visit, and the Horror Train adds a ride experience inside the museum. The museum also has a Virtual Reality Simulator and a Multivision show about the history of Spain, presented with 27 projectors and hexaphonic sound.
QR codes beside displays connect to an augmented-reality experience with additional information about the figures and interactive filters. Loading the website can take time, so using these features may make the visit longer.
Planning your visit
The museum is at Plaza de Colón, 1. Colón is the nearest Metro station. Buying tickets online is an option if you want to reduce the chance of waiting at the entrance, though queues are not guaranteed.
A guided tour can add explanations to the figures and their settings. The museum’s mix of displays, digital activities and rides means the visit can be brief if you move through the rooms, or take longer if you stop for the interactive features.
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Where is Museo de Cera in Madrid?
It is at Plaza de Colón, 1. Colón is the nearest Metro station.
How many figures are at Museo de Cera?
The museum has more than 450 wax figures in over 40 rooms across two floors.
What can you do besides see the wax figures?
You can visit the horror-themed section, ride the Horror Train and use QR codes for extra information and AR activities. The museum also has a Virtual Reality Simulator and a Multivision show about Spanish history.
How long does a visit take?
Plan for around one to three hours. Using the QR-code activities can extend the visit.
