Madame Tussauds Wax Museum New York
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in New York City will delight all ages with its incredibly realistic wax figures
The collection of over 200 figures at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in New York look so convincingly real that you may have a hard time believing they are not. The full sized wax figures are painstakingly created with amazing detail using much the same methods that were used 200 years ago.
Fun and educational at the same time, Madame Tussauds famed wax museum will take you on an exciting journey through history as you stroll right up to the amazing wax replicas. You will see likenesses of the rich and famous, heros and villains, entertainers and celebrities, athletes, cartoon characters and more. New likenesses are introduced to the collection on a frequent basis.
Madame Tussauds Wax Exhibitions have a lengthy history going back in excess of 200 years. In 1770, a then young Madame Tussaud studied the method of creating wax figures under the tutilage of Dr. Philippe Curtius. After turning 17 she became an art tutor for the sister of King Louis XVI in the famous Palace Of Versaille in Paris. In the first part of the 19th century Madame Tussaud's exhibition journeyed through Britain showing off its fascinating collection of relics and wax figures of famous public figures from around the world. This travelling showcase presented the news of the day in a visual way much as television does today.
Madame Tussauds settled down at a permanent location in London back in 1835. Today they have many locations throughout the world including New York City where they are conveniently located in the heart of famous Times Square.
The New York location has displays that are unique to New York including their recently launched interactive Spirit of New York exhibit. A Marvel Super Heroes 4D movie (3D plus smoke, wind and smells) is also part of the Madame Tussauds experience in New York as is the chamber of horrors, although you may want to skip the latter if you have younger kids along.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesMadame Tussauds Wax Museum New York Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Address: 234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA
Phone: (212) 512-9600
Official Website: Madame Tussauds Wax Museum New York
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum New York Reviews
Rated out of 5
We had fun visiting madame tussauds, each and everyone looks realistic. Its worth visiting. No waiting in line, its easy to get tickets and someone will help and guide you where to start. Its a great experience seeing celebrities in a wax figure. They serve drinks at the top floor as if you are having a nice party with them. And each level has different set up. My favorite was the marvel and the horror levels. We definitely got our money's worth ($40) and you dont need to rush because there is no time limit.
Lhav Lav - a week ago
Travel expert here who is on the road over 100 days a year. This museum was a fantastic break in my busy schedule & highly recommended. It was a little cramped compared to some other madame tussauds, however, the location close to time square that is how everything is as it's all taller & skinny. The staff was great & we got lots of pictures!
Nikkol Herah - 2 weeks ago
Forgot to post my review lol my sister & I took our mother her for birthday on 11/11/24 this was a fun experience so many celebrities to see!!! Thai was our first time as well , The runway was my favorite we spent at least a hour walking down the runway 😂Definitely worth the visit
D L - 2 weeks ago
A beautiful, large museum with many realistic wax figures of famous actors. One visit is enough. There was no queue for tickets or at the entrance, no need to book or buy tickets in advance. We enjoyed spending time there.
Jane Sh - a week ago
I loved it! With the 4D movie! I paid more or less like 45 dollars, I wanted to see the Loki wax figure, and it was there! You have a lot of famous figures and a Taylor Swift PHD graduated statue! Among Selena Gomez and a really good terminator! I really enjoyed going there!
Ely Barrios - 3 weeks ago
Directions
| Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, or R, W or S | Times Square - 42 Street | 3 minutes |
| B, D, F, or M | 42 Street - Bryant Park | 5 minutes |
| A, C, E | 42 Street - Port Authority Bus Terminal | 3 minutes |
How to get to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum New York by Subway
Take the 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, or R train to Times Square / 42 Street Station and walk ½ block west on 42 street or take the B, D, F, or M train to 42 Street / Bryant Park and walk west on 42 street for 1½ blocks, or take the A, C, or E Train to 42 Street / Port Authority Bus Terminal and walk ½ block east on 42 Street.
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A recent addition of Will and Kate at Madame Tussauds in New York cc licensed photo by Arabani -
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