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The Wax Works

174 Reviews

#28 of 54 things to do in Newport

Speciality Museums, Museums

250 SW Bay Blvd, Newport, OR 97365-4535

+1 541-265-2206

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“Worth a Visit”

We spent a little longer here than Ripley's and enjoyed it quite a bit more. Still overpriced and I... read more

Reviewed 9 March 2018

Steve C

Toledo, Washington

“Family Time”

Fun place for the family. Kind of a you need try it but probably would never go back. We got this... read more

Reviewed 22 January 2018

Brian H

Everett, Washington

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3.5

174 reviews

Excellent20%
Very good23%
Average36%
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250 SW Bay Blvd, Newport, OR 97365-4535

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+1 541-265-2206

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Steve C

Toledo, Washington

211134

Reviewed 9 March 2018

Worth a Visit

We spent a little longer here than Ripley's and enjoyed it quite a bit more. Still overpriced and I would certainly recommend trying to get any kind of coupon you can, but that said i would recommend this attraction along with a visit to Newport....More

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Brian H

Everett, Washington

3311

Reviewed 22 January 2018

Family Time

Fun place for the family. Kind of a you need try it but probably would never go back. We got this on group...and saved a bunch.

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quietwoodsgrappler

Siletz, Oregon

4716

Reviewed 21 January 2018

terrible

This place is dingy and cramped. It is very expensive and boring. I know the guy who designed it. He was a snob.

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esconopeles

Newport, Oregon

6829

Reviewed 11 January 2018

A waste of time and money

Put your money in your pocket, drive across the bridge and go to Hatfield Marine Science Center. Better entertainment and free admission. (Donation suggested) Wax Works, Ripley's, and Undersea Gardens are overhyped and cheesy at best.

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greenspratley

Surrey, Canada

306115

Reviewed 10 November 2017 via mobile

I enjoyed this, but it wasn’t a “must see.”

If you are going to see The Wax Works, you can get a three-attraction pass that will save you money. This was our third attraction and our favourite of the three. Seeing the various celebrities brought back lots of memories. If you want, you can...More

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mountainsara

Portland, Oregon

16158

Reviewed 14 August 2017

Better than Ripley's I think

I bought a three way pass for Ripley's, Wax Works, and Undersea Garden. I think I spent around an hour or a bit more on all three combined. Wax Works was probably the most interesting in my opinion. Might be a good way to spend...More

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BeeGail

Sweet Home, Oregon

336

Reviewed 7 August 2017

Groupon Date

My husband and I purchased a combo ticket package through Groupon for Ripleys, Wax works, and the Undersea Gardens. We enjoyed our visit to Newport and seeing all that the museums had to offer. Sure, seeing it once is enough to likely hold you over...More

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Nicole W

Layton, Utah

17052

Reviewed 11 July 2017

Great for a Rainy Day

This is NO Madam Tussauds Wax Museum, but still cheesy and fun. Make sure you get discount tickets - we bought the package deal that included Ripleys Believe it or Not, the Wax Museum, and the Undersea Gardens. The exhibits are old and some are...More

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62Katie

Portland, Oregon

6422

Reviewed 10 July 2017

Go Once in your life if you have a coupon

I think wax museums are creepy/weird anyway, maybe the biggest ones have high quality figures and sense in how they display them, and have good light except when they want to be creepy. This is not one of the big ones. The figures are all...More

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Katie, Hi, I am the General Manager of Wax Works. I was unhappy to see your poor review of our property but am glad that reviews such as this are an anomaly. Mostly, I am sorry you did not enjoy your visit. It is true...More

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Michael V

Dallas

113

Reviewed 16 June 2017

RIP OFF!!

That place is a rip off,very dark inside and the wax figures are terrible! Not worth the $15.00 ticket per person... A waste of time! PERIOD!!!More

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Michael, I just noticed your review of our property for the first time. It is quite an anomaly compared to the rest of our reviews and so I felt it important to respond. Firstly, it would be correct to say that many of our wax...More

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