Best Museums in Calabash

"The Hollywood Wax Museum is one of the best tourist attractions in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, especially if you’re a fan of wacky sites and photo opportunities. It first opened its doors in 2014 and has the simple goal of honoring the long, complex history of the film industry with wax figures of celebrities. In the museum, you’ll find replicas of famous people like Audrey Hepburn, Taylor Swift, and Robert Downey Jr."

"Celebrity sightings are usually rare in Myrtle Beach, but this two-story Broadway at the Beach attraction is definitely the exception. Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Robert DeNiro, and all manner of other A-list celebrities, actors, and musicians are rendered in wax and waiting to take selfies with you and your family. Just make sure your phone is fully charged!"

"Ripley’s - those trusty curators of the strange and unbelievable - have been running their Odditorium museums for just over a century. Here in Myrtle Beach, you’ll have the chance to witness things you wouldn’t have thought possible. You can check your height against the tallest person in the world, gaze in wonder at a six-legged pig and even view authentic shrunken heads."

"The only place in Myrtle Beach where you’ll find shrunken heads, a 8ft tall Transformer sculpture made of scrap car..."

"This incredible art museum opened in 1997 and already features one of the best collections of art in the city!. With a number of antique maps and other old works, this acclaimed art museum is sure to catch the attention of everyone in your family—including your kids. Excite their imaginations by exposing them to some of the greatest recent works of art along with ancient and antique guild pieces that you’ll just have to see to believe."

"The museum features 11 galleries across two floors that include regional, national, and international artwork of varying mediums. Classes and workshops are also available for a fee."

"Myrtle Beach Pinball Museum, considered one of the best arcades in Myrtle Beach, features numerous vintage pinball machines and nearby many restaurants, shopping centers, hotels, golf courses, and more."

"Warbird Park is an educational and free attraction located in the Market Common district of Myrtle Beach at the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. Since its privatization in 1993, the base has become a beautiful park, displaying aircraft that was once an active part of operations, and each craft on display is presented with details about its history and significance. Among aircraft on display, tourists will find an A-10 Warthog Thunderbolt that supported ground troops during Operation Desert Storm, an F-100 jet fighter that saw action between the mid-1950s and early 1970s, and one of the base's A-7 Corsair tactical fighter jets."

"Located in The Market Common, the Seacoast Artists Guild & Gallery gives local artists the opportunity to both practice their craft and to sell their works. Workshops, lecture series and special sales make this place a must-see for artsy types."

"Right around the corner from Studio B is the Seacoast Artists Guild and Gallery. This gallery focuses more on local artists from around the Lowcountry, and like Studio B is highly regarded by residents and visitors alike."

"Part art museum and part restaurant, Collector's Cafe serves classic American cuisine worthy of a work of art. Fresh seafood and chops are the centerpieces on a diverse menu that includes lobster, yellowfin tuna, and filet medallions topped with lump crab meat and a creamy bearnaise sauce. Creative dishes and daily specials allow patrons to try some artistic twists on traditional menus."

"Want to indulge in a special dessert while relaxing in a unique atmosphere?. Collectors Cafe in Myrtle Beach sports a warm ambiance complete with artwork adorning the walls. In addition to a wide range of lunch and dinner items, Collectors Cafe also has a full dessert menu."

"It’s upscale dining, combined with a coffeehouse and art gallery. Lots of beauty in that combination. You can actually purchase art you see on the walls."

"Arrived at our hotel at 9:00 p.m.A little later than we planned to, called CiCi's and they were right on top of it best pizza I've had in a whi..."

"Pavilion Park is a beautiful portion of Broadway at the Beach that deserves its own spot on this list. On its own, it’s easily one of the best things to do in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina!. Essentially, it is an amusement park packed with exciting features that offer tons of activities that will keep a whole family occupied."

"The Pavilion Park, one of South Carolina’s very best, features many fun attractions and rides for all ages. It features classic roller coasters, a carousel, and lots more."

"Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve is only two blocks from the beach and offers a scenic overview of the picturesque Cherry Grove Marsh. Fishing and crabbing are permitted in the Preserve and visitors can also enjoy a stroll along the marsh boardwalk to observe native flora and fauna."

"Named after a former councilman who worked to preserve the local marshlands, Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve is a great place to enjoy the native flora and fauna of South Carolina. In addition to hiking trails, you’ll find a marsh boardwalk and areas for crabbing!"

"If you are looking for more of a city setting for a lowkey hike, venture down Main Street to McLean Park. The park surrounds a gorgeous two-acre lake in its center. There are several paved walking and hiking trails for your use!"