Free Museums in Ocean Lakes Village

"We can’t promise you’ll see any celebrities wondering the beach while you’re here, but we can promise you can hang out with plenty of them at the Hollywood Wax Museum!. This exciting attraction is fairly new to the Grand Strand but has quickly become a Myrtle Beach favorite. The hand-sculpted wax figures at this museum are so realistic that guests have reported: “ it was like they were going to speak to you!"

"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."

"So many people grew up watching and reading materials from the franchise that is Ripley’s Believe It or Not!. , so when you’re in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, it makes sense that one of the must-do attractions is one by the very same name. The Myrtle Beach branch of Ripley’s Believe It or Not!"

"is a fun and quirky museum featuring exhibits that include oddities, like shrunken skulls of human beings and skeletons of rare and exotic animals."

"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!"

"The Myrtle Beach Pinball Museum is one of South Carolina’s greatest arcades. With a lovely location near to other attractions, eateries, accommodation spots, and shopping locations, it’s a fantastic way to get some fun into your visit. The Pinball Museum boasts a wide range of games, ranging from those dating back to the 1970s to modern, shinier offerings of today."

"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."

"1325 Celebrity Circle Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 A total tourist stop, won’t find many labels or brands here. Instead, there are unique stores catering to hobbies, special interests, and distinct style. The scene is lively, too, with multiple attractions and restaurants open throughout Broadway at the Beach, not to mention the centerpiece that is Lake Broadway.Store highlights include:"

"We aren’t listing a specific location here because really, you can’t go wrong in any place along the Grand Strand. Grab a bottle of wine a blanket and enjoy the beautiful sunset from the soft warm sand. You haven’t truly experienced the majesty of our coastline until you have experienced a beach picnic at sunset!"

"One of the most incredible attractions in Myrtle Beach is Broadway at the Beach. You will find Broadway at the Beach on Celebrity Circle. Consider this the entertainment epicenter of Myrtle Beach."

"This stunner of a beach arcs from a pile-up of local fishing pangas and lobster traps to a wild, jungle-covered headland at its far end. If you’re looking for a place to snooze and swim in absolute tranquility, this is your destination, although be careful in the water, as the riptide can be strong and the waves very rough."

"Part art museum and part restaurant, Collector's Cafe & Gallery blends fine dining with art appreciation under one roof, offering a unique and unforgettable dining experience. The eclectic restaurant-cum-art-gallery spans 6000 square feet and features several dining rooms, private dining spaces, a casual coffee lounge, and a full-service bar and serves a menu of seasonal American cuisine and fine wines. Creative dishes and daily specials focus on fresh seafood and prime meats such as yellowfin tuna, Main lobster, filet medallions topped with lump crab, and rack of lamb."

"Collecter’s Cafe and Gallery is unique to this list because it functions as a restaurant and an art gallery simultaneously. You can sit down for a delicious meal while admiring over 100 paintings and sculptures from local and worldwide artists, and if you like one you can take it home. Let us know which gallery you’re most excited to visit!"

"Address:Collectors Café & Gallery, 7740 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. Collectors Café & Gallery not only makes delicious dessert foods, but it also features a feast for the eyes. This café feels like a European coffeehouse, and on its walls are beautiful paintings to look at or buy."

"This dig offers an excellent, eclectic scene and plenty of outdoor seating. You can sit on the rooftop or outside around the building at SOHO Rooftop 21. They offer lunch and dinner, and have a great happy hour menu with specials on drinks from 4pm - 7pm and specials on food from 4pm - 6pm daily."

"Make sure you enjoy the views from the rooftop bar when you visit and be sure you plan to dine at Soho on Thursday nights because that’s when their 8-piece specialty sushi rolls are half off!. They also occasionally have live music and open mic nights."

"Soho Steak and Seafood Sushi Bar is newly opened in Myrtle Beach. Try some authentically made dishes including steak, pasta, seafood, and sushi. Their Sauteed Seafood Platter is freshly caught and a must-try, priced reasonably at $34.90."

"China Dragon Restaurant in North Myrtle Beach has a unique and authentic approach to Chinese cooking. China Dragon is a traditional Chinese restaurant since 2001. Each of their distinctive dish is handcrafted to order in their spotless, open kitchen, prepared with only the finest and freshest ingredients."