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Discover Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in London

Madame Tussauds London, founded in 1835 by the French wax sculptor Marie Tussaud, is a journey through time. With waxworks of historical and famous figures, from royalty to film stars - including Queen Elizabeth and Brad Pitt - this museum has bee...

Founded On

1833

Founded By

Anna Maria "Marie" Tussaud

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RECOMMENDED DURATION

3 hours

VISITORS PER YEAR

2500000

NUMBER OF ENTRANCES

2

EXPECTED WAIT TIME - STANDARD

2+ hours (Peak), 30-60 mins (Off Peak)

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Did you know?

Marie Tussaud was imprisoned during the French Revolution and was forced to make wax death masks of executed nobles.

All the wax figures regularly have their makeup touched up and hair washed to keep them looking fresh.

The biggest figure in Madame Tussaud's is Hulk, standing at 4.5 meters and the smallest is Tinkerbell, measuring at 5.5 inches.

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