Free Museums in Ocean Drive Beach

"Every tourist town needs a wax museum, and Myrtle Beach is no exception with its Hollywood House of Wax. You'll have no trouble spotting it off Highway 17; just look for King Kong swinging off the Empire State Building. Inside the wax museum are eerily lifelike wax figures of Hollywood's most famous actors, including Clint Eastwood, Duane Johnson (aka The Rock), and others."

"This recent TripShock Traveler Storyexplains why the Hollywood Wax Museum is the perfect activity for families. No visit to Myrtle Beach is complete without a visit to the Hollywood Wax Museum!. Help your children feel like they are on the A-List by posing with famous celebrities."

"The Hollywood Wax Museum, opened in 2014, serves to honor the film industry with wax replicas of celebrities. One of its most iconic features is a giant ape, a tribute to King Kong, that stands at 35 feet tall."

"Myrtle Beach has seven different Ripley's attractions in two different locations: Broadway at the Beach and North Ocean Boulevard near Plyer Park. Perfect for a rainy or cool day or just for some pure fun and nonsense, these attractions never fail to provide a good time. Options include the Super Fun Zone arcade; a 5-D Moving Theater; the spectacular Ripley's Aquarium; a Haunted Adventure; a Marvelous Mirror Maze; the Smash Dash; and the old standby of oddities, Believe it or Not!"

"Also known as the Myrtle Beach Art Museum, the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum is located just steps away from the sandy beach in a vintage beach cottage. The free attraction is open Tuesday-Sunday throughout the year and features 11 galleries with regional, national, and international art that changes frequently. The Myrtle Beach Art Museum is a nonprofit attraction and is great for the whole family."

"The Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum strives to be one of the finest art museums in the Carolinas. With over 11 art galleries that change throughout the year, come experience exhibitions that feature paintings, textiles, sculptures, ceramics, photography, and more!"

"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."

"Warbird Park is a fascinating place in South Carolina that is a bit of a hidden gem. It is situated in the district known as Market Common on the grounds of what was once the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. With no admission fee, it is one of the city’s free things to do – and it’s also among the things to see that will entice aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike."

"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."

"Featuring a variety of live entertainment venues, restaurants, attractions and shops, Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach is the perfect place to bring the family for a day of fun. One of the most popular places to explore is the Mirror Maze at Barefoot Landing, where visitors of all ages will have to use their skills and logic to escape a maze of reflections."

"Need to pick up a souvenir or looking for a girls-day-out activity?. Visit Barefoot Landing, home to dozens of shops, from big-name to local boutiques. While visiting, find a general store, wine shops, clothing stores and others."

"Besides the Atlantic Ocean, Barefoot Landing is perhaps North Myrtle Beach’s most visited attraction. This outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complex is home to over 100 stores, 25..."

"The Grand Strand’s largest mall, Coastal Grand offers all the popular stores. Located just south of Broadway At The Beach, this mall offers over 130 national, regional and local stores to ensure your shopping experience is successful. Coastal Grand offers many great dining options and a Cinemark movie theater with 14 screens and stadium type seating."

"Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach truly lives up to its name when it comes to grandeur. It’s a vast and expansive mall housing some of your favorite stores. Whether you’re looking for great clothes that match the trends or in search of tasty treats, Coastal Grand Mall has the right shops for you."

"2000 Coastal Grand Circle Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 As the premier mall in Myrtle Beach, Coastal Grand Mall boasts over 100 stores. Set up like a typical mall, you can easily pick up the latest fashions or something from your favorite brand.Store highlights include:"

"Coastal North Town Center is a shopping center with major retailers like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Publix Food, Ross for Less, Petsmart, Ulta Beauty, TJ Maxx, and more. The shopping center also features food like Bojangle’s, Chipotle, Which Wich, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe. The Coastal North Town Center is located at the intersection of Highway 17 and 11th Avenue."

"Head to Coastal North Town Center for fabulous shopping opportunities at national retailers like T.J. Maxx, Ross, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Hobby Lobby, or grab some last minute groceries at Publix. North Town Center also features several eateries and personal care services."