Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
The newly opened Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Sydney will delight and entertain visitors of all ages
The growing collection of painstakingly created wax figures at Madame Tassauds newest location in Sydney bring to life individuals and celebrities from around the world. The full sized wax figures are lovingly created by talented and devoted artists using methods very similar to those used over 200 years ago.
A tremendous amount of time and effort goes into creating the beautifully detailed full size figures. As you explore the themed exhibits you will be taken on an exciting journey through history. The lifelike replicas of the rich and famous, heroes and villains, entertainers and celebrities, athletes, cartoon characters and more are not roped off, allowing you to get your picture taken with them with no barriers. New figures are added into the collection on a regular basis. Some of the famous individuals on display at the Sydney location include Barack Obama, Taylor Swift, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp and Oprah, to name a just a few.
Madame Tussauds has a rich history that dates back over 200 years. In 1770 Madame Tussaud acquired the skills to create amazing wax figures under the teaching and guidance of Dr. Philippe Curtius. When she turned 17, she became the art tutor to King Louis XVI's sister in the Palace Of Versaille in France. In the first part of the 19th century Madame Tussaud's exhibition moved about Britain displaying its unique collection of relics and wax replicas of famous people from around the world. This mobile exhibit conveyed the news of those times in a visual manner similar to what television does today.
Eventually, in 1835 Madame Tussauds wax exhibition settled in a permanent location in London. Today they have many locations throughout the world, including their latest at Sydney where they are conveniently located right between the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and WILD LIFE Sydney on the vibrant Darling Harbour.
Nearby attractions: Darling Harbour, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, IMAX Theatre, WILD LIFE Sydney and the Australian National Maritime Museum.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes.Madame Tussauds Wax Museum Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Address: 1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Phone: 1800 195 650
Official Website: Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum Reviews
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We really enjoyed our visit to Madame Tussauds! It was so much fun taking photos with all our favourite celebrities — the wax figures are incredibly lifelike. A great mix of entertainment and photo opportunities for all ages. Definitely a must-visit!
Tatiana Lu - 2 weeks ago
Madame Tussauds was such a fun experience! I went with my family and we took millions of photos with the wax figures — it was our first time and we absolutely loved it. The staff were super friendly and helpful too. Such a great spot for families and friends. Definitely a must-visit if you’re in Sydney!
Dulangi De Silva (The island Girl) - 2 months ago
The wax statues were great, especially loved that they had dress ups and props. Great for all ages, only need an hour to make your way through. Not too crowded
Janelle Maynard - a month ago
Very very lifelike wax figures. I spent just under an hour here. You can definitely spend more if you have the time. The staff is very friendly and courteous. I was blessed by the employees to take a ride on their VR shooting attraction that was an absolute blast (pun intended). Traveling by myself I had no one to take pictures of me with the figures and the any staff I encountered was gracious enough to take any photos I would ask. Especially Emanuel, he stumbled across me on the way to his destination and hung out with me and took every photo I asked for. Thanks again Emanuel and the friendly staff for helping me create some core memories while in Sydney.
Ryan Palmer - 3 months ago
We recently visited Madame Tussauds in Sydney and absolutely loved it! My nine-year-old said it was one of the highlights of our entire trip, and I’d have to agree. The experience was fun from start to finish — incredibly well presented and laid out, with something exciting around every corner.
The staff were super friendly and welcoming, which made the whole visit even more enjoyable. We especially loved the 7D experience! So cool!
We’re so glad we included this in our Sydney itinerary. It was honestly one of the coolest things we did, and we’d definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Sydney, whether you’re travelling with kids or just want something fun and unique to do!
Jessica - a month ago
Directions
| Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Light Rail - L1 | Pyrmont Bay | 9 minutes |
| L2, T1, T2, T3, or T8 | Town Hall | 7 minutes |
| L2, T1, T2, T3, or T8 | Wynward | 7 minutes |
| Ferry | Darling Harbour Aquarium Wharf | 1 minute |
How to get to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum by
By Light Rail L1: Exit at Pyrmont Bay and cross Murray Street and walk across the Pyrmont Bay Bridge. The Madame Tussauds is on the Aquarium Pier just north of the east end of the bridge.
By Train or Light Rail L2: From Town Hall Station go north to Druit Street and proceed west watching for the pedestrian ramp off to your right. Follow the ramp to the harbourside and go left (south) along the harbour. From Wynward Station go right (south) on York Street then right again on Erskine Street and continue to the Wharfs and go left (south) along the harbour to the Aquarium Pier.
You can also reach Madame Tussauds via pedestrian ramps leading to the harbour from Market or King Street.
By Ferry: Take a Darling Harbour Ferry from Circular Quary Wharf 5.
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This wax version of Albert Einstein at Madame Tussauds in Sydney shows just how painstakingly detailed the replicas are cc licensed photo by Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer -
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