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Fright at the Museum Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Fright at the Museum at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, built on 455 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–11pm
Best time to ride Fright at the Museum
On a typical Wednesday, Fright at the Museum runs about 15 min at rope drop, peaks near 15 min around 11 AM, and eases to 15 min by close. Across the week, Wednesday is the worst day (about 15 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 0 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 6 min, this is the #6 longest line of 12 tracked rides at Busch Gardens Williamsburg (park average 6 min). The longest is DarKoaster® at 15 min.
Typical Fright at the Museum wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday · busiest | 15 min | 15 min 11 AM | 15 min |
| Thursday | 0 min | 0 min 6 PM | 0 min |
| Friday | 9 min | 15 min 8 PM | 15 min |
Fright at the Museum average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 15 min | 46 |
| October 2026 | 6 min | 409 |
Fright at the Museum wait time FAQ
▾When is Fright at the Museum shortest?
Fright at the Museum is shortest at rope drop (about 15 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 15 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 15 min around 11 AM.
▾Which day is Fright at the Museum busiest?
Wednesday runs the longest lines, peaking around 15 min midday, while Thursday is the calmest at about 0 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Fright at the Museum right now?
Fright at the Museum isn't reporting a live wait right now. The park may be closed. This page updates automatically when lines go live.
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