Madame Tussauds Museum

Address: Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5LR, United Kingdom

Website: https://www.madametussauds.com/london/

Madame Tussauds in London is a wax museum founded from the work of Marie Tussaud and established in London in the 19th century. It specialises in life-size wax figures of historical figures, contemporary celebrities, athletes and political leaders.

The museum arranges figures into themed galleries and sets for visitors to view and photograph, often updated with new figures as public interest changes. The attraction occupies a central London location and is a long-standing tourist draw for visitors to the city.

Historically the attraction grew from early wax modelling exhibitions to an organised public museum and has expanded into a global brand with multiple international branches. The London site remains one of the best-known and most-visited locations for the brand.

Situated in central London, the museum is close to other major visitor sites and is served by multiple Underground stations in the West End and Marylebone areas.

• Founding and focus: Founded by Marie Tussaud and tracing its origins to the early 19th century, the London branch is located in central London and specialises in lifelike wax figures of public figures and celebrities.
• Galleries: Displays are organised into themed galleries covering royalty, film and TV, historical figures, music and sport, with interactive photo opportunities.

Madame Tussauds is on Marylebone Road beside Baker Street station. Take London Underground to Baker Street (Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines) and it’s a 2-5 minute walk along Marylebone Road to the entrance. Marylebone mainline station is also within a 10-15 minute walk. Driving from central London is a short trip (a few miles); parking in the immediate area is limited so public transport is recommended.

• Book a timed-entry ticket for the earliest available slot on a weekday - arriving at opening significantly reduces queueing and gives better photo opportunities with fewer people in the galleries.
• Use Baker Street or Marylebone Road entrances (the attraction fronts Marylebone Road) and arrive by Tube - roadside drop-offs and taxis get held up by tourist traffic on weekends and match days.
• If you want quieter interactions with specific figures, head straight to the most popular zones (film/celebrity) on entry and save the later sections for when crowds build; guided private or fast-track options are available and sell out quickly.
• Combine your visit with nearby Madame Tussauds partner attractions (check combo tickets) to save time and avoid separate-ticket queues - check on-site signage for the current route to avoid backtracking.