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Panoptikum Hamburg Ticket: Explore Germany's Oldest Wax Figure Exhibition
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46 Ratings
Hamburg
Immerse yourself in the enchanting mix of wax and reality at Germany’s longest-standing wax figure display. Encounter more than 120 notable figures from various fields such as history, culture, politics, and entertainment.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting mix of wax and reality at Germany’s longest-standing wax figure display. Encounter more than 120 notable figures from various fields such as history, culture, politics, and entertainment.
Duration:
45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Panoptikum - Skip-the-lines in front of the museum and be amazed by the works of art. See wax figures from showbiz, culture, politics and history during your visit to Hamburg’s Panoptikum. Bring your camera and have your picture taken with actress Angelina Jolie, German chancellor Angela Merkel or empress Sisi as you explore the wax museum’s…
- Panoptikum - Skip-the-lines in front of the museum and be amazed by the works of art. See wax figures from showbiz, culture, politics and history during your visit to Hamburg’s Panoptikum. Bring your camera and have your picture taken with actress Angelina Jolie, German chancellor Angela Merkel or empress Sisi as you explore the wax museum’s grounds.
The Panoptikum is the oldest wax museum in Germany, looking back on more than 130 years of history displaying historical wax figures, artists and politicians, waxworks of celebrities and megastars as well as athletes and popular contemporaries.
Providing great entertainment for young and old, the waxworks at the Panoptikum are upheld with devotion and care. A visit to the museum takes on average around 45 minutes up an hour – guests are welcome to stay as long as they wish to explore the waxworks.
A audio-guide is available in English and German, providing background information, music and anecdotes about the lifelike wax figures you walk past. A visit of the Panoptikum is suitable for all ages and very recommendable for children.
What's Included
- Audio guide included
- Audio guide included
What's Not Included
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- Your tickets will be held at the museums box office for collection on the day of your visit. Before you enter the museum please go to the box office.
- The Panoptikum can be visited at the selected date during the following opening hours: Monday-Friday from 10am-8pm, Saturdays from 10am to 10pm, Sundays from 10am-8pm
- Audio guide available in German and English
- Your tickets will be held at the museums box office for collection on the day of your visit. Before you enter the museum please go to the box office.
- The Panoptikum can be visited at the selected date during the following opening hours: Monday-Friday from 10am-8pm, Saturdays from 10am to 10pm, Sundays from 10am-8pm
- Audio guide available in German and English
Location
Panoptikum
Spielbudenplatz 3
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(46 Ratings)
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Jaqueline
Jul 27, 2024
Recommended excursion! - Very great and manageable exhibition on 3 floors. Especially recommended in bad weather. Impressive how real you can recreate everything.
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412elas
May 5, 2024
Small but nice museum - The Panoptikum is a small but lovely wax figure museum, which is ideal for passing an hour or two. It is really lovingly designed and we personally really liked the video of how the heads are made. Of course, it is no comparison to the well-known Madame T. museums, but it is definitely not as crowded and is much more lovingly and homely designed. We visited this as a family with small children and were not disappointed for the small price! We would gladly go again ☺️
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Curiosity10830372938
Mar 24, 2024
Radiant hospitality and fascinating characters! - The Panoptikum in Hamburg is undoubtedly a place to visit when exploring the Hanseatic city. Despite a slight crowding during my visit, the overall experience was beautiful and fascinating.
I've had the pleasure of visiting the Panopticon twice, and both times it was an absolute highlight of my trip. The variety of wax figures and the attention to detail are impressive, even for someone like me who has visited other wax museums. The price-performance ratio is good.
My tip for future visitors would be to visit the Panopticon preferably during the week to avoid the crowds. This gives you more peace and space to admire the figures, take photos and immerse yourself in the fascinating scenes. And you should plan it for a “rainy day”.
Special praise goes to the friendly staff at the Panopticon, who do an excellent job. Especially on March 23, 2024, when I visited the Panopticon, they created a warm and welcoming atmosphere as soon as I entered, which made my visit even more pleasant.
All in all, I can fully recommend the Panoptikum in Hamburg. It is a unique attraction worth exploring and offers an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.
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Matheosg182
Aug 13, 2023
Cool experience, definitely worth it! - Very cozy and exciting
Was down there with my wife and we both thought it was cool, many of the characters look realistic.
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Mrs_drachula
Jun 26, 2019
Fun - This was a fun activity, there were a number of well known historic, American, and yes German figures. Although the museum is small in size there is quite a few interesting pieces. Definitely Recommend if you have some spare time!
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Cartimand
Sep 15, 2024
Good fun and reasonably priced - At a price way below Madame Tussauds in the UK, this historic waxworks, just off the (in)famous Reeperbahn is well worth a look.
The waxworks vary from genuinely impressive (Ed Sheeran, Queen Elizabeth, Trump, Churchill, Marilyn and Elvis) to a bit iffy (notably The Beatles and Madonna).
There are some grotesques exhibits - the three deformed guys playing cards were interesting, as is the chamber of horrors behind the curtain. You can borrow a mobile phone-sized device which gives you a commentary in English of each figure.
Definitely worth a look.
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Speini
May 13, 2024
Small, manageable exhibition that can be improved - It is a very manageable exhibition and some of the figures were well made. Unfortunately, we expected more and were disappointed. We would not visit it again or recommend it.
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Ludis2024
Feb 18, 2024
Somewhat disappointing - Unfortunately, it was a bit disappointing, most of the figures only looked somewhat similar to the originals. It's clear that you can't expect Madame Tussauds here (although not all of the figures there look great either), simply because of the budget.
We still had fun, but one figure that really impressed us was Ed Sheeran.
The somewhat "creepy" medical exhibits were also something you don't see very often.
It must also be said that the price is reasonable, we were here for about 45/50 minutes.
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