The museum of Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds is the world famous wax museum in London, with offices in Las Vegas, New York, Hong Kong and other cities. The original museum was opened on Marylebone Road in the British capital in 1884 based on Madame Tussaud’s wax collection provided by her grandson.
Exposition is divided into several sections – in the Garden Party you can see celebrities like George Clooney, Leonardo di Caprio and other people from show business. The Grand Hall depicts British Royal Family members and statesmen. In the next hall, there are sports stars such as Rafael Nadal or David Beckham. In the section of Chambers of Horrors, it is possible to see the murderers and mysterious figures of London’s history, including the original death masks taken by Madame Tussaud. Children under 12 are not allowed to this section, and it is not recommended for pregnant women. The total tour takes approximately 2 hours. A minimum of 30 minutes of waiting in the queue must be expected. Most of the queue can be skipped with a fast track ticket.
Useful information for visitors
Public transport connections
The nearest public transport stop at Madame Tussauds is:
- underground station Baker Street (2 minutes of walk)
- train station Marylebone Station (10 minutes of walk)
- bus station Baker Street Station (6 minutes of walk)
Opening hours and admission
Up-to-date information on opening hours to Madame Tussauds is available on the official website. There are different types of tours, more information here.
Interesting facts about The museum of Madame Tussauds
The oldest exhibit is Sleeping Beauty – a wax figure of Madame du Barry, the mistress of King Louis XV from 1763. The latest section is the Spirit of London, where you can take a short ride in a model of the London taxi and take a look at the historical milestones of the city. It takes approximately 800 hours to create one exhibit. The museum was created thanks to the legacy of Madame Tussaud. She created her first statue, Francois Voltaire, in 1777. During the French Revolution, she was persecuted and after pressure she was forced to take the death masks of the executed nobility. She also created her own portrait, which can be seen at just the entrance. The first exhibition was held in 1835 on Baker Street near the current museum building.