Spanning nearly 200 years, Madame Tussauds in London allows you to rub noses with celebrities, royals and fictional characters in this interactive wax museum.

Book your London Madame Tussauds tickets for a chance to get up close and personal with your favorite movie stars, take a trip back in time and relive London history, and learn how the figures are made.

Here's your guide Madame Tussauds, one of the most iconic museums in London.

How much do London Madame Tussauds tickets cost?

You can buy tickets at the door at a regular price or online for discounts of £3 to £6. Children aged 3 and below are free to enter, but a ticket is still required.

Standard tickets

Adults (16 and above): £37
Children (4-15): £34

Standard ticket plus Marvel Universe 4D

Adults (16 and above): £42
Children (4-15): £38

Fast Track tickets

Adults (16 and above): £48
Children (4-15): £45

Fast Track tickets plus Marvel Universe 4D

Adults (16 and above): £52
Children (4-15): £50

Who is eligible for discounts?

Students with a valid school identification card are able to purchase discounted tickets for £16 per person through the Student Beans app. Family packages are also available starting at £31 per person.

Should you book tickets in advance to Madame Tussauds in London?

Yes, booking your tickets in advance has several benefits. By booking online, you can pay a lower price than what you would pay at the door. Advance booking assures that you can visit at the time you’d like and helps you avoid long waits in lines for people purchasing tickets on-site.

Are there any combined tickets or tours including Madame Tussauds and other London attractions?

Self-guided walking tours with Madame Tussauds: Enjoy exploring Madame Tussauds and London’s most memorable sights at your own pace with a variety of self-guided walking tours. You can access downloadable audio guides with your smartphone.

Madame Tussauds, Sea Life Aquarium and the London Eye: Pose with your favorite celebrities at Madame Tussauds, feel the awe of 400 species of plants and animals at the Sea Life Aquarium and peer at the city from the best vantage point around, the London Eye.

Madame Tussauds, the London Eye, SEA LIFE London, the London Dungeon and DreamWorks Experience Shrek London: Save up to 40% off of separate entrance fees to five of the most engaging sites in London. A visit to London Dungeon is sure to give you chills, and embarking on the Shrek Experience London tour is an off-beat way to cruise the city streets.

What will you see inside London's Madame Tussauds?

French sculptor Madame Tussaud first displayed her wax effigies in London in 1836. Now with over 20 locations around the world, there is nothing like a visit to the original.

The museum showcases more than 150 wax figures in fully interactive displays. No more velvet ropes separate you from your favorite celebrities, and you can touch, hug and even kiss them. Snap selfies with the Royal Family, snuggle up to Ed Sheeran and pilot the Millennium Falcon with Chewbacca!

Madame Tussauds in London classifies the wax models into 11 themed areas where you can rub elbows with real-life and fictional figures from athletes to reality stars. See British royalty, musicians, film stars, top models and athletes.

“Star Wars” heroes await you in recreations of scenes from the movie franchise. Consult with Yoda in Dagobah or battle a stormtrooper on the Death Star walkway. Try to free Leia from Jabba’s lair and join Ray and BB-8 in Jakku.

Marvel fans can pose with everyone from the Incredible Hulk to the Black Panther in the Marvel Hall of Heroes. See lifelike scenes from your favorite films and, for an extra cost, indulge in a 4D cinema Marvel Universe experience to make the characters come to life in a whole new way.

Other interactive areas include Inside the Scenes, Chamber of Horrors, Alien Escape and Kong: Skull Island.

How to get to Madame Tussauds?

Madame Tussauds is located in the Regent’s Park area of London. The closest train stop is Baker Street, and from there it is a 2-minute walk. The address is Marylebone Rd London NW1 5LR.

When is the best time to visit Madame Tussauds in London?

Visit Madame Tussauds in the morning or on weekdays to avoid large crowds which can make it more difficult to interact with the exhibits. November to March is a low season for tourism in London, great for avoiding crowds.

When is the museum open?

Madame Tussauds opens at 10 AM. On most days, the last visitors are admitted by 3 or 4 PM, but have several hours to enjoy the exhibits once they enter. On some weekends and school holidays, the last admission is as late as 5 PM.

Which other museums can be visited in London?

Top tips

Madame Tussauds is cashless, so carry a credit card for extra purchases.
Bring a charged smartphone or camera to capture your memories.
Wear comfortable shoes if you expect to spend about 2 hours at Madame Tussauds.

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