Family attractions · London
Madame Tussauds London
In or near Tyburn.
London's 1884 wax museum — the original Madame Tussauds, with 250 figures and the Chamber of Horrors.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Baker Street · 0.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Madame Tussauds London, the nearest railway station is Baker Street, located just 0.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NW1 5LR, and the attraction is wheelchair accessible.
About
Madame Tussauds opened on Marylebone Road in 1884 and is the original of a now-global chain of waxwork museums. Around 250 wax figures are arranged across themed zones — A-list celebrities, royalty, sports legends, world leaders — with the Chamber of Horrors recreating Marie Tussaud's original Revolutionary-Paris collection of death masks. London tour buses still queue at the front entrance.
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Summary from the official site
Madame Tussauds London is a famous wax museum featuring lifelike figures of celebrities, historical figures, and fictional characters. Visitors can explore various themed areas and interact with the exhibits, making it a popular attraction for both tourists and locals.
Read more on the official property page.
Place summary
Madame Tussauds London is a family attraction located in the Westminster area of London, NW1. Established during the Victorian era, it is owned by Merlin Entertainments and features lifelike wax figures of famous personalities.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5230, -0.1547
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW1 5LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Annual visitors
- ~2,400,000/year
- Nearest railway station
- Baker Street — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Mo-Fr 09:30-17:30; Sa-Su 09:00-18:00
- Official site
- www.madametussauds.com
Sources
- manual: madame-tussauds-london (manual)
- wikipedia: Madame Tussauds London (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Madame Tussauds London?
- Madame Tussauds London is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW1 5LR), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Madame Tussauds London?
- London's 1884 wax museum — the original Madame Tussauds, with 250 figures and the Chamber of Horrors.
- How do I get to Madame Tussauds London?
- The nearest railway station is Baker Street, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW1 5LR.
- When was Madame Tussauds London built?
- Dates from the Victorian period.
- Who owns Madame Tussauds London?
- Madame Tussauds London is owned by Merlin Entertainments.
- How do I get to Madame Tussauds London?
- The nearest railway station is Baker Street, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW1 5LR.
- How busy is Madame Tussauds London?
- Madame Tussauds London draws around 2,400,000 visitors a year.
- Is Madame Tussauds London suitable for children?
- Yes — Madame Tussauds London is a family attraction designed for children. Most rides and attractions are aimed at the under-12 age band.