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Madame Tussauds New York
Workers are putting finishing touches on a brand-new wax figure right above your head - it takes SIX whole months and over 250 measurements to create just one perfect celebrity! You're standing in the heart of Times Square at the second Madame Tussauds ever built in America, which opened in the year 2000 - that's 165 years after Marie Tussaud first started making wax people in faraway London! This is the ONLY place in all of Times Square where you can walk right up and touch over 200 famous stars with absolutely no ropes holding you back. Can you spot which figure looks so real it might actually blink at you?
Did You Know?
- Madame Tussauds New York opened in 2000 as only the second Madame Tussauds in the United States, following Las Vegas, marking a major milestone in the global expansion of the iconic wax museum brand.
- The museum features a unique 'Spirit of New York' experience, where guests can interact with lifelike wax figures of legendary New Yorkers, from historic figures like Alexander Hamilton and Abraham Lincoln to modern celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Lin-Manuel Miranda, blending local history with pop culture in a way that’s both educational and entertaining for families and children.
- Unlike the original London location, Madame Tussauds New York is housed in a modern, multi-level building in Times Square, offering immersive themed zones—such as a Marvel Super Heroes 4D experience and a Broadway-inspired area—that reflect the city’s vibrant arts scene and leverage cutting-edge technology for interactive, photo-friendly exhibits.