Have you driven down South Congress only to wonder what’s going on in that ominous castle that popped up last year? Those curious (and brave) enough to wander inside discovered this location is called Sfanthor, and it houses a sci-fi gift shop stocked with t-shirts, comics, collectables, jewelry, and more. But recent visitors may have also been treated to a sneak peek of things to come. Now the time for secrecy is over, as this Saturday, Mar. 7 marks the official Grand Opening of the Sfanthor House of Wax.

This new wax museum, brought to you by the owners of Austin’s iconic Museum of the Weird in downtown Austin, pays homage to classic science-fiction, fantasy and horror films (hence the name “Sfanthor”, an acronym for those three genres). Behind the castle walls, visitors will discover winding hallways of realistic wax sculptures placed in highly detailed sets from classic monster movies that have thrilled audiences in the past, beginning from the birth of film and spanning most of the 20th Century.

Focusing mostly on films from the 1920s through the 1950s, Sfanthor intends to be a walk through monster movie history, appealing to both fans already familiar with the films, as well as new generations who may not have ever heard of legends like Ray Harryhausen, Boris Karloff, or Lon Chaney.

–> Hours & Admission:
Admission to the museum is $8 for adults and $5 for kids 10 and under. Entering the gift shop is always free. Plus, during the Grand Opening (Mar. 7, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.), you can also enjoy free refreshments.

• Friday, Saturday, Sunday — 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Thursday — noon – 8 p.m.
• Closed Monday – Wednesday

Have fun — if you dare!