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.

You will be guided through the exhibition for about 1.5 hours by a historian who will also introduce you to anecdotes, background information and entertaining stories about the wax figures and the museum itself.

A audio-guide will be available in English and German, providing background information, music and anecdotes about the lifelike wax figures you'll discover. A visit to Hamburg's Panoptikum is suitable for all ages and highly recommendable for adults and children alike.