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Address: 7711 Beach Boulevard,
Buena Park, CA 90620, USA
(One
block north oh Knott's Berry Farm)
Phone: (714) 522-1154; (714) 522-1155
Opening hours: Every day of the year
History of Wax Art
Although its organization is uncertain, wax sculpturing is considered
one of the oldest art forms in history. Ancient Egyptians used the
“Lost Wax” process to create deity figures for funeral rites.
The Romans modeled masks and statues in wax, presented in ceremonial
processions.
During Medieval Europe, the practice of wax modeling was often related
to sorcery.
It was not until the 19th century, when Madam Marie Tussaud,
a talented sculpture, gained popularity with her famous exhibition of
waxworks in England; thus, laid the groundwork for today’s wax
museums.
Movieland Wax Museum
Open since 1962
Movieland proudly presents movie-themed attraction wax figures on
display in 115 realistic crafted sets, paying tribute to a 70-years
span of exciting movie and television making.
Each star portrayed is life-size with uncanny characteristics and
likeness. Facial features, body and bone structure are recreated
precisely according to the measurements taken at photo sessions. Skin
tone and hair, implanted strand by strand, are exactly color matched.
Original costumes and studio props are obtained whenever possible to
ensure authenticity,
In order to enhance the enjoyment of visitors, special lighting, sound
effects and imaginative animation are used throughout the museum
Visit:
Dr. Jhivago, Poseidon Adventure, Ben Hur, Star Trek, …
George Burns, Carol Burnett, Arthur, Laurel & Hardy, …
Chamber of Horrors, Jason, Dracula, Frankenstein, …
Brando, Davis, Stewart, Gable, Bogart, Hepburn, …
Gloria Estefan, Michael Jackson, Patton, Rocky, Superman, …
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