In London, just a two minute walk away from Baker Street tube station, you can find one of the most famous wax museum in the world. Waxworks usually consists of a collection of wax sculptures representing famous people from history and contemporary personalities exhibited in lifelike poses, wearing real clothes. You could meet your favourite stars in 14 locations: London, New York, Sydney, Hollywood, Hong Kong, etc.
All of this are branches of Madame Tussauds museum. Marie Tussaud was born as Marie Grosholtz in 1761 in Strasbourg. Her mother worked as a housekeeper for Dr. Philippe Curtius in Bern, Switzerland, who was a physician skilled in wax modelling. Curtius taught Marie the art of wax modelling. Her marriage to Francois Tussaud in 1795 lent a new name to the show: Madame Tussaud's.
Voltaire was the first wax figure created by Madame Tussaud. This statue was made in 1777. In 1802 she went to London, and had the first exhibition with Paul Philidor, a magic lantern and phantasmagoria pioneer at the Lyceum Theatre, London. In 1835 Marie had settled down in Baker Street, London, and opened a museum. Madame Tussaud's wax museum has now grown to become a major tourist attraction in London.
This place is filled with 14 exciting, interactive zones and the amazing Marvel Super Heroes 4D movie experience, Madame Tussauds London combines glitz and glamour with incredible history. Those zones are: party, bollywood, film, sport, royals, culture, music, world leaders, chamber of horrors and scream, behind the scenes at Madame Tussauds, spirit of London ride, marvel super heroes and 4D Movie experience.
The Sleeping Beauty is the oldest existing figure on display. It was modeled after Madame du Barry. She appears asleep and a device in her chest makes it seem as if she were breathing. The visitors can find Madame Tussaud herself at Madame Tussauds in London. Also, you can meet Marilyn Monroe, Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, Pierce Brosnan as James Bond 007, Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and the many others. On the day (you may have to queue) the ticket for an adult (16+) is £30.00 but you can save up to 25% if you buy the ticket online.
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