Madame Tussauds, London ~ Charm's Travel Journal

Many people all over the world is totally fascinated with Madame Tussauds. Though it was opened over 200 years ago, it still remains as famous as ever. People can't stop to get fascinated with the museum-style of the most famous and most powerful people known all over the world in a wax style figure. If ever you visited London, it's a must-try that every tourist need to put in their lists.

When I personally saw those amazingly created wax figure, I was blown-away on how it was all realistically constructed. It gives a chance to ordinary people or the public to see face-to-face with those from the reputable, well-recognized, honored and note-worthy people. It will also make you feel like you've traveled the world, a travelling exhibition of revolutionary relics and effigies of public heroes and rogues. A tourist attraction that you would surely don't wanna miss.

Madame Tussauds, wax figure

Madame Tussauds, at 42

Who is Madame Tussauds?

Anna Maria Grosholtz a.k.a Madame Tussauds was born on Dec. 1, 1761 at Strasbourg, France.Daughter of Anne-Marie Walder and Joseph Grosholtz. Her mother brought her to Bern to work as a housekeeper for Dr. Philippe Curtius. Curtius was a physician and was skilled in wax modelling which he uses to illustrate his anatomy and later started to do portraits. Curtius taught Madame Tussauds the art of wax modelling; she showed a lot of talent and started to work for him. It was the year 1778, when she created her first wax figure, that of Jean-Jack Rousseau. She also created some of the famous personages such as Voltaire and Benjamin Franklin. She claimed in later years to teach votive making to Elizabeth the sister of Louis the XVI. The royal family were so pleased with her work.In Paris she got involved with the French revolution that she was almost got executed by guillotine.Tussaud was also employed to make death masks of the victim of guillotine.When Curtius died, he left all his wax work to Anna (Madame Tussauds) then she married Francois Tussauds.She started exhibiting her work and made her first permanent exhibition in Baker Street in London. Madame Tussauds made her self portrait wax on the year 1842 which is now on display in the museum. April 16, 1850 when she died in her sleep in London at the age of 88. At the right side of the nave of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Cadogan Street, London you will see a Memorial Tablet for Madame Tussauds.

TICKET PRICE for Madame Tussauds Museum can be seen through this link:

http://www.madametussauds.com/London/BuyTickets/Tickets/Default.aspx

Charm's Tips and Reminders:

Madame Tussauds, Marvel
Super Heroes 4D Movie

It's better to book your ticket online,there will be a different queue for those who booked online and to those who have not. Two reasons, first, you save money. It is cheaper if you book online. You can also choose bundle packages that they offer. Second, you save time and energy on queuing... If you want to bring your Tripod, Sorry! But that is not allowed inside the museum, just a Safety Procedure, but you don't have to worry if you brought one because you can hand it over to any Staff before you enter and they will give a stub or ticket in return just a proof that it belongs to you.(Don't lose the stub!). Food and drinks are also not allowed. Not to worry though there is a cafeteria located in the museum. I must say that it's a must try to watch the "Marvel Super Heroes 4D Movie Experience", you need to pay extra for the ticket (the price of the ticket can also be seen from the link above) but if you book online both the Madame Tussauds and Marvel Super Heroes 4D Movie, you can save up to 50% off in your ticket for the Marvel Super Heroes. A huge amount of savings, that you and your kids will surely enjoy. Just make sure your Camera's battery is full and if ever you have an extra memory card, bring it too, just in case. They got a lot of wax figure that you will surely want to take picture with and don't want to miss.If you want to have souvenir pictures or items printed with your picture in it or together with your Idol or favorite Character and Personality, there's a souvenir shop located near the exit of the museum and a printing souvenir booth located inside the museum that you can pay for. Location of Madame Tussauds can be seen from below.

Have a Happy Madame Tussauds Tour. Enjoy! :)

LOCATION

Address: Madame Tussauds, Marylebone Road London
Post Code: NW1 5LR

Ways to get there:

via TUBE the Madame Tussauds is just 2 minutes walk from the Baker Street Tube Station.Turn left and cross the street then you can see the big sign of Madame Tussauds.
via TRAIN, Marylebone station is just 10 minutes walk to Madame Tussauds..Euston, St Pancras, Paddington, Victoria, Waterloo and Charing Cross mainline stations are all within 5 stops on the underground.
via BUS, the following bus numbers travel to Madame Tussauds: 13, 18, 27, 30, 74, 82, 113, 139, 189, 205, 274 and 453
via Coach . There is a coach drop off and pick up point situated on Marylebone Road.
via Car.Marylebone Road is an extension of the A40, one of the major routes in and out of London. Marylebone Road joins up with the Euston Road which passes by Kings Cross.

(Details from Madame Tussauds, London official website)

PHOTOS

These are just few photos of the wax figures you can see inside the Madame Tussauds, London. You can also see inside the "Royal Family", Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Justin Bieber, David Beckham, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruce Willis, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and a lot more. Its over 300 wax figures with people who made their marks on their own special fields, whether its from music industry, celebrities, religious people, investors, sports etc. An experience you surely don't want to miss....