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Madame Tussauds (UK: / t uː ˈ s ɔː d z /, US: / t uː ˈ s oʊ z /) [1] [N. 1] is a wax museum founded in London in 1835 by the French wax sculptor Marie Tussaud. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] One of the early main attractions was the Chamber of Horrors , which appeared in advertising in 1843.
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam is a wax museum situated in Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands. It is located in the centre of the city on Dam Square , near the Royal Palace of Amsterdam . Founded in 1970, it was the first Madame Tussauds that was opened in mainland Europe as well as being the first foreign branch of the British institution.
Madame Tussauds Vienna is a wax museum and tourist attraction located at the famous amusement park Wiener Prater in Vienna, Austria. It was founded by Marie Tussaud and is the twelfth location for the Tussauds franchise. [1] It officially opened on 1 April 2011 by the former Austrian president Heinz Fischer. [2]
The Madame Tussauds Museum location in London, England. Madame Tussauds, historically associated with London, is the most famous name associated with wax museums, although it was not the earliest wax museum, as is sometimes thought. In 1835 Madame Tussaud established her first permanent exhibition in London's Baker Street.
The museum was founded in 1882 by Arthur Meyer, a journalist for Le Gaulois, on the model of Madame Tussauds founded in London in 1835, [2] and named for its first artistic director, caricaturist Alfred Grévin. It is one of the oldest wax museums in Europe.
Madame Tussauds Istanbul was a wax museum and tourist attraction located on İstiklal Avenue in Istanbul. It was the twenty first location for the Tussauds, which was set up by sculptor Marie Tussaud. Madame Tussauds was owned and operated by Merlin Entertainments. [1] It was opened on November 2016 and closed on December 2024. [2]
The current policy on Commons is to accept photos of artwork and sculptures that are covered by freedom of panorama in their source country. This policy may change in the future, depending on the outcome of community discussions and new case law.
Madame Tussauds Blackpool is a wax museum located in Blackpool, United Kingdom. The attraction opened in 2011, replacing the previous Louis Tussauds waxworks. It features over 80 wax figures of celebrities, film and television characters, athletes and musicians.