Madame Tussauds New York
About
What It Is
Madame Tussauds New York is a wax museum and interactive entertainment attraction located at 234 West 42nd Street in the Times Square neighborhood of Midtown Manhattan, New York City [1][2]. The venue is operated by Merlin Entertainments, a United Kingdom-based entertainment company, and opened on November 15, 2000, following seven years of planning [2]. The attraction traces its origins to Marie Tussaud, born in 1761 in Strasbourg, France, who learned wax modelling from her mentor Dr. Philippe Curtius and went on to establish the first Madame Tussauds museum in London by 1835 [2]. Today the New York location is one of numerous Madame Tussauds venues worldwide [1].
Activities & Experiences
The attraction spans five floors and features over 200 lifelike wax figures drawn from film, music, sports, politics, and pop culture, including figures of Dwayne Johnson, Beyonce, Selena Gomez, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Marvel superheroes [1]. Themed zones include MARVEL Hall of Heroes, Warner Bros. Icons of Horror, a Broadway stage set, a Tonight Show guest-star experience, a runway walk, and an Oval Office replica, among others [1]. Visitors can also take part in immersive add-on experiences: Jumanji Safari Tours 4D Expedition, a seven-minute cinematic jungle adventure created exclusively for this location, and Jumanji Cobra Quest 7D, an interactive virtual game [1]. Additional paid options include a Wax Hands activity, a Behind the Scenes Tour, and a Digital Photo Pass [1].
Practical Access
The museum is situated between 7th and 8th Avenues on West 42nd Street and is accessible by multiple subway lines, buses, and taxis [1]. As of the time of source retrieval, opening hours are 10am to 9pm, with last entry at 9pm [1]. Tickets are available at three tiers: a Silver Ticket from USD 34 per person, a Gold Ticket from USD 39 per person, and a Platinum Ticket from USD 54 per person; booking online in advance saves up to USD 10 [1]. The Platinum Ticket includes general admission, both Jumanji experiences, a Wax Hand, a guidebook, the Digital Photo Pass, and fast-track entry [1].
Restrictions
No specific restrictions noted in the sources.
What Makes It Distinctive
Madame Tussauds New York is the only location to offer the Jumanji Safari Tours 4D Expedition, which was created exclusively for this venue [1]. The attraction combines a traditional wax figure museum with multiple immersive and interactive entertainment formats across five floors, making it a multi-format experience rather than a passive exhibit [1]. Its Times Square address places it at one of the most visited intersections in the United States, and the figure roster is updated regularly to reflect current celebrities and fan favorites [1].
Sources
- Madame Tussauds New York | Ultimate Celebrity Experience in Times Square - Official Site
- Madame Tussauds New York
- Open year-round
- Typical duration: 2h
- Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa,Su 10:00-21:00
Access & fees
- gold ticket from $39
- group rates available
- platinum ticket from $54
- silver ticket from $34
Things to do
- behind the scenes tour
- celebrity experiences
- digital photo pass
- family entertainment
- immersive experiences
- interactive exhibits
- jumanji cobra quest 7d
- jumanji safari tours 4d
- photography
- pop culture
- superheroes
- wax figures
- wax hands creation
Amenities
- fast track entry option
Features
- 200+ wax figures
- five floors of exhibits
- marvel hall of heroes
- oval office replica
- warner bros. icons of horror
Nearby
- times square, 42nd street
Good to know
- book online, save up to $10
- it is a good attraction to save for bad weather.
- military discounts available
- open daily 10 am–7 pm
- opened november 15, 2000
- operated by merlin entertainments
- there's also icons of broadway, created with broadway-focused exhibits and interactive elements—a particularly appropriate feature for the times square location.
- typical visit 1.5–2 hours
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