Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum
Marylebone Road
London NW1 5LR
England
Madame Tussauds invites you to experience what it is like to be famous as you join a host of the world’s hottest celebrities. With exciting interactive attractions running throughout the year, there’s always something different happening at Madame Tussauds. It also has a 'Spirit of London' ride that takes you through the sights and sounds of London's past. Over 2.5 million people visit Madame Tussaud's a year.
Mixing with the famous
Mix with the famous at the world famous collection of realistic wax figures in specially designed settings which include The Garden Party, 200 Years, Superstars, Sports Heroes, Famous Actors, The Grand Hall, The Chamber of Horrors and The Spirit of London.
Who was Madame Tussaud?
Madame Tussaud (1761-1850), a friend of Louis XVI's sister, arrived in England in 1802 fleeing from the French revolution. She brought with her a collection of death masks of guillotined aristocrats. Madame Tussaud perfected her craft during the French Revolution by taking death masks of guillotine victims, including Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
From murderers to royalties
First opened in The Strand, Madame Tussauds waxwork exhibition was later moved to Marylebone Road.
Madame Tussauds continued to grow as its creator added to her collection models of English murderers and body snatchers. Today Madame Tussaud's holds a large collection of more than 400 figures. You will find models of well known sports personalities, musicians and film stars, statesmen from around the world, and even the Royal Family. , including pop, film, and sports stars, politicians, royalty and murderers.
What happened when stars burnt out?
All stars have their day, but what happens when popularity wanes? What fate befalls a redundant Madame Tussauds model? The answer can be found in the room named "200 Years". Before leaving this room do look for the model of Madame du Barry, the very first Madame Tussaud's figure.
Chamber of Horrors
What everyone comes to see is the infamous Chamber of Horrors. Scared, horrified or frightened you may be, but you will not be disappointed. Murderers from down the ages await you; some of the serial killers have a whole section of their own. Dare you to enter the foggy street in the east end of Victorian London, where Jack the Ripper once roamed.
Opening Times |
| All year daily. Times vary throughout the year. Please visit the Madame Tussaud's web site. |
Admission Charges |
| Charges vary according to season. Please visit the Madame Tussaud's web site. |
| How to get there from Holiday Villa London... | |
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From Bayswater take the Circle Line towards Edgware Road to Baker Street (7 min.) Then walk to Walk to Madame Tussaud and Sons' Exhibition (Waxworks Etc)(7 min.) |
Interchange: |
None |
Total travelling time: |
14 minutes (depending on the time of day) |