Madame Tussauds is a museum chain for life-size wax replicas of celebrities, royals and historic icons that has 21 worldwide Locations, with its largest museum in London. It was founded by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud who was born in Strasbourg, France in the s. She had learned the art of sculpting from her mother's employer, Dr. Philippe Curtius, a physician skilled in the art of wax modelling. Her first sculpture was Francois Voltaire, which she made at the age of Following Philippe's death on , Marie inherited a vast collection of wax models and spent the next 33 years travelling around Europe.
By , Marie settled down in Baker Street, London, where she opened her first museum. Marie eventually left France and toured across Europe, showcasing her collection of decapitated waxworks. When her husband left her, she settled here in London and opened a waxworks business. No wax museum can quite live up to astonishing story of Marie Tussaud and her creepy creations.
But the Madame Tussauds Museum in Baker Street, London, is now one of the most iconic tourist attractions in the country. There are now 14 different zones, combining glitz and glamour with deep history and culture.
Make it a day full of exploration by visiting more of London's top attractions. Madame Tussauds must be booked in advance with a timed entry slot. Buy Madame Tussauds tickets online. Due to Covid 19 restrictions some experiences within the attraction may not be available. Find out how to become a Partner to enhance your listing and access other benefits.
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