Courtesy of Madame Tussaud's
The first Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum opened more than 200 years ago.
Hours:
Daily 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Price:
Adults $29.95, Youth (4-12) $19.95, Children (3 and under)
Type:
Museums & Galleries
Johnny Depp is waiting; Cameron Diaz is there; and Elvis has definitely not left the building at Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, where you can get up close and personal with famous actors, sports heroes or political and historical icons. Coming in-your-face close to mega-watt stars is actually encouraged here. For those whose fantasies take them regularly into celebrity territory, strike a pose with your tried-and-true heroes. For families who thrive on the educational experience, learn the process of making a wax figure, which dates back to 1770 France. Plan plenty of time for this experience, as you’ll want to say hello to all the waxing and waning stars, and there are many.
If you still want more of a star-studded hit once you’ve melted over your favorite celeb look-alikes, trek to the Liberace Museum, where one room holds the performers over-the-top wardrobe, one is dedicated to his cars and one holds all his fancy pianos—as the spectacle unfolds, you’ll have just a hint of the man’s inimitable style.