Madame Tussauds Wax Museum New York

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in New York City will delight all ages with its incredibly realistic wax figures

Entrance to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Times Square New York
Entrance to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Times Square New York cc licensed photo by iamNigelMorris

The collection of over 200 figures at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in New York look so convincingly real that you may have a hard time believing they are not. The full sized wax figures are painstakingly created with amazing detail using much the same methods that were used 200 years ago.

Fun and educational at the same time, Madame Tussauds famed wax museum will take you on an exciting journey through history as you stroll right up to the amazing wax replicas. You will see likenesses of the rich and famous, heros and villains, entertainers and celebrities, athletes, cartoon characters and more. New likenesses are introduced to the collection on a frequent basis.

Madame Tussauds Wax Exhibitions have a lengthy history going back in excess of 200 years. In 1770, a then young Madame Tussaud studied the method of creating wax figures under the tutilage of Dr. Philippe Curtius. After turning 17 she became an art tutor for the sister of King Louis XVI in the famous Palace Of Versaille in Paris. In the first part of the 19th century Madame Tussaud's exhibition journeyed through Britain showing off its fascinating collection of relics and wax figures of famous public figures from around the world. This travelling showcase presented the news of the day in a visual way much as television does today.

Madame Tussauds settled down at a permanent location in London back in 1835. Today they have many locations throughout the world including New York City where they are conveniently located in the heart of famous Times Square.

The New York location has displays that are unique to New York including their recently launched interactive Spirit of New York exhibit. A Marvel Super Heroes 4D movie (3D plus smoke, wind and smells) is also part of the Madame Tussauds experience in New York as is the chamber of horrors, although you may want to skip the latter if you have younger kids along.

Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Yes

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum New York Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Address: 234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Phone: (212) 512-9600

Official Website: Madame Tussauds Wax Museum New York

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum New York Reviews

Rated 4.5 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating 2024-July. We bought our tickets online and printed them from home. There was no defined entry time on the ticket, just the date. The Marvel 4D was included on our tickets. We also bought the $5 digital photo download which includes 3 green-screen poses that were overlaid on top of 14 different backgrounds each pose. So you get 42 different pictures from 3 poses they took. All are downloaded onto your phone or other electronic device. There was no line at the entrance, but there was about less than a 10-minute wait on the elevator. I have always been impressed by the details of the way the wax mannequins were made. From pop stars, to singers, tv hosts, the Pope, British royalties, Jackie Chan, actors, theater characters, and superheroes! I love the Marvel characters! The Marvel 4D was just OK. But it's like a bonus! We had so much fun 😁! Hope you do too!
Cindy Rose - a week ago

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4 Star Rating Really enjoyed our trip to Madame Tussauds, along with my 2 daughters aged 21yrs and 14yrs, they both enjoyed it too. Good fun for all ages. Our ticket included the Marvel 4D movie which was a lot of fun. We spent approx 1.5 hours but could easily have stayed longer. Was easy to find, staff were nice and good wax displays.
Louise Taylor - a week ago

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5 Star Rating Great wax museum. They have several floors and great work. The staff is friendly, they have a bar that serves good but expensive drinks as well as frozen options. There are a couple of interactive exhibits in here as well. You can easily spend a couple of hours touring the place. If you purchase the photo package don't forget to go online to get your photos. Otherwise just take photos with your own camera. Fun exhibit and worth the visit!
T Bessard - a month ago

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3 Star Rating My husband and I went here on a Saturday with our infant son while on vacation. There were lots of great wax figures to see and photograph with. Everything looked clean. What I didn’t like is that at certain points we got stuck because of the stroller and had to call for someone to pick us up from the elevator. The elevators were there but on a couple of them there was no button and it just said it would come automatically and it never did. Our baby was sleeping so we couldn’t fold the stroller up. We ended up carrying him in the stroller down one flight of stairs and then the next elevator had a phone number for us to call for a ride. If needing wheelchair assistance or bringing a stroller, have the phone number on your phone before you start the attraction. The 4d experience was just okay. Not that great. It’s cheaper to buy the tickets online than in person. I paid $45 online vs $55 in person for the same thing. Nobody explained the photo pass to me beforehand and I thought a professional would take our pics with the wax figures, but they didn’t. They took our photos in the beginning and then you choose your background at the end. With the pass you can download them all later and use how you please. It’s still nice just not what I expected. I wouldn’t have paid for both of us to have the photo pass if I knew that’s what it was.
Kaycee Thompson - 4 weeks ago

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4 Star Rating A unique and interactive experience with wax figures of celebrities, historical icons, and cultural figures. The craftsmanship of the figures is impressive, providing a fun opportunity for photos and close encounters with famous personalities. The themed sections and immersive exhibits add to the excitement, making it an enjoyable visit for families and fans alike. While it's a bit touristy and can get crowded, especially during peak times, the museum delivers on its promise of entertainment and celebrity encounters.
Vivek Kohli - 3 weeks ago

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Directions

Subway Line Nearest Station Walking Time
1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, or R, W or STimes Square - 42 Street3 minutes
B, D, F, or M42 Street - Bryant Park5 minutes
A, C, E42 Street - Port Authority Bus Terminal3 minutes

How to get to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum New York by Subway

Take the 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, or R train to Times Square / 42 Street Station and walk ½ block west on 42 street or take the B, D, F, or M train to 42 Street / Bryant Park and walk west on 42 street for 1½ blocks, or take the A, C, or E Train to 42 Street / Port Authority Bus Terminal and walk ½ block east on 42 Street.

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