Madame Tussauds

A lot of things happened in 1884. In addition to Mr. Kellogg patenting "flaked cereal," the first steam cable trams began running in Highgate, and Marie Tussaud relocated to Marylebone Road. Tussaud opted to establish permanent roots in the city after making her waxwork debut there in 1802 (32 years after she launched the show in Paris), and she has been there ever since. Even though Madame Tussaud the wax figure died in London in 1850, her influence endures.

Presently, 300 lifelike wax figures from the fields of music, cinema, fashion, sports, royalty, politics, history, and fiction may be found at Madame Tussauds. Favorite characters from "Star Wars," "The Hunger Games," and "ET" join notable performers like Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and George Clooney. People like Einstein, Dickens, Monroe, and Chaplin provide a nostalgic experience. Usain Bolt, Mo Farah, and Jessica Ennis-Hill are the top sports figures, and Kanye West, Rihanna, and Madonna are the music icons with the most attitude. Elsewhere Trump and Cameron make an appearance, the Queen stands eloquently with Will and Kate, and YouTube stars Zoella and Alfie Deyes (no, we didn't either) are present for the kids.

The "Spirit of London" ride, a mimic London taxi that takes you on a tour through the city's history, allows visitors to travel back as far as 400 years. Hold onto your stomachs for the floor drop at the "Chamber of Horrors," where you can experience a terrifying history of crime and punishment over the past 500 years, complete with torture devices. These kinds of activities and attractions are what elevate Madame Tussauds above the status of a simple dummy museum. Although it is very crowded, this is a fun area to visit and the traffic is carefully controlled. Even the most reluctant member of your group who likes to look for stars can't help but smile.

Moreover, Tussauds features Marvel Super Heroes 4D. The nine-minute video in "4D" (which includes 3D projections in addition to "actual" effects like a shaking floor and smoke in the theater) is the highlight. Interactives and waxworks of Iron Man, Spiderman, and an 18-foot Hulk all offer additional photo opportunities. There are seasonal or current entertainment-themed special exhibitions held throughout the year.

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Address: Marylebone RdLondonNW1 5LR
Phone: 0871 894 3000
Price:£30–£45
Opening hours:9am-4pm or later, check website for weekly updates
Website: www.madametussauds.com/london/en